procrastinates
Avoids tasks deliberately
Procrastinates means to delay or postpone tasks, especially habitually or unnecessarily.
Someone who procrastinates puts off what should be done now in favor of something less urgent or more pleasant: He procrastinates on his taxes every year until the last possible day.
The word often carries a hint of self-defeating behavior—the procrastinator typically knows the delay will cause problems but does it anyway.
Moves unnecessarily slowly
- dilly-dalliesDelays through idle lingering
- lingersRemains beyond expected time
- loafsSpends time idly
- idlesPasses time uselessly
wastes time · dithers · lags · hesitates · wavers · vacillates · stagnates · meanders
Persistent apprehensive distress
- perfectionismCompulsive pursuit of flawlessness
- overwhelmDefeat by excess
- fearEmotional response to threat
- self-sabotageUndermining your own goals
paralysis · resistance · aversion · dread · guilt · shame · motivation · willpower
Moving display content vertically
- social mediaOnline content-sharing platforms
- NetflixSubscription streaming service
- YouTubeVideo-sharing website
- browsingCasual examination of options
gaming · snacking · napping · daydreaming · phone · rabbit hole · binge-watching · notifications
Time limit for completion
- taskWork to be done
- priorityStatus of greater importance
- to-do listPending tasks, itemized
- backlogAccumulated unfinished work
crunch · time management · scheduling · efficiency · urgency · accountability · workload · milestone
dawdles
Moves unnecessarily slowly
- dilly-dalliesDelays through idle lingering
- lingersRemains beyond expected time
- loafsSpends time idly
idles · wastes time · dithers · lags · hesitates · wavers · vacillates · stagnates · meanders · fritters
anxiety
Persistent apprehensive distress
- perfectionismCompulsive pursuit of flawlessness
- overwhelmDefeat by excess
- fearEmotional response to threat
self-sabotage · paralysis · resistance · aversion · dread · guilt · shame · motivation · willpower · executive dysfunction
scrolling
Moving display content vertically
- social mediaOnline content-sharing platforms
- NetflixSubscription streaming service
- YouTubeVideo-sharing website
browsing · gaming · snacking · napping · daydreaming · phone · rabbit hole · binge-watching · notifications · internet
deadline
Time limit for completion
- taskWork to be done
- priorityStatus of greater importance
- to-do listPending tasks, itemized
backlog · crunch · time management · scheduling · efficiency · urgency · accountability · workload · milestone · batching
delays
Pauses before proceeding
stalls · dodges · evades · sidesteps · shirks · neglects · ignores · avoids · pushes back · tables
procrastinatesexpedites
Makes swifter or easier
gets ahead · takes action · anticipates · pre-empts · hastens
procrastinatesbuckles down
Begins concentrated effort
gets ahead · anticipates · prepares · hustles · dives in
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