Procrastination makes easy things hard, hard things harder
Procrastination, refers to voluntary, unnecessary delay of implementation of a planned action even though the individual is aware of the negative consequences of this delay.
Initially, postponing a goal does not mean complete failure. Some people who procrastinate often say '' I work better under pressure '' . It is true that in shorter timeframes, the hormone adrenaline (which helps with our organizational skills) increases. So, even someone who is procrastinating can eventually meet a deadline. However, performing under pressure can impact their body physically and mentally, due to physical exhaustion and feelings of stress and guilt.
However, when procrastination occurs as a behavioral pattern, it can lead to difficulties at work, studying, interpersonal relationships and meeting obligations. Why do we choose to postpone something even if we are aware of the consequences? There isn’t only one answer to this question. It is certain that procrastination serves a purpose, which is different depending on the person and the circumstances. Generally speaking, stress and anxiety can be both a cause and a consequence of procrastination. Still, it has been ascertained that procrastinators usually feel shame or guilt. So when we manage to understand what we feel and why we feel it, when we choose to postpone something, we are already taking steps towards fighting procrastination.