procrastinations
Repeated putting off
The verb procrastinate means to delay something that you should do now.
A procrastination is an instance of this.
Procrastinations are the things you do instead of what you should be doing.
Pauses before proceeding
- postponementsOfficial schedule changes backward
- deferralsGranted delays of obligations
- putting offChoosing to delay
- stallingIntentional delay tactics
dodging · sidestepping · evasion · hesitations · foot-dragging · dithering · dawdling · temporizing
Submission cutoff times
- backlogAccumulated unfinished work
- pile-upSeries of collisions
- crammingIntensive last-minute study
- all-nightersWork sessions without sleep
missed opportunities · last-minute · rush jobs · stress · regret · overdue · late fees · extensions
Moving display content vertically
- social mediaOnline content-sharing platforms
- NetflixSubscription streaming service
- YouTubeVideo-sharing website
- rabbit holesEngrossing diversionary pursuits
time-wasting · busywork · diversions · tangents · tidying · snacking · daydreaming · phone checking
Persistent apprehensive distress
- perfectionismCompulsive pursuit of flawlessness
- overwhelmDefeat by excess
- self-sabotageUndermining your own goals
- fearEmotional response to threat
resistance · paralysis · avoidance behavior · executive dysfunction · motivation · willpower · guilt · shame
delays
Pauses before proceeding
- postponementsOfficial schedule changes backward
- deferralsGranted delays of obligations
- putting offChoosing to delay
stalling · dodging · sidestepping · evasion · hesitations · foot-dragging · dithering · dawdling · temporizing · shelving
deadlines
Submission cutoff times
missed opportunities · all-nighters · last-minute · rush jobs · stress · regret · overdue · late fees · extensions · incompletions
scrolling
Moving display content vertically
- social mediaOnline content-sharing platforms
- NetflixSubscription streaming service
- YouTubeVideo-sharing website
rabbit holes · time-wasting · busywork · diversions · tangents · tidying · snacking · daydreaming · phone checking · notifications
anxiety
Persistent apprehensive distress
- perfectionismCompulsive pursuit of flawlessness
- overwhelmDefeat by excess
- self-sabotageUndermining your own goals
fear · resistance · paralysis · avoidance behavior · executive dysfunction · motivation · willpower · guilt · shame · stress
procrastinationspunctuality
Being on time
promptness · timeliness · proactivity · immediacy · expeditions
procrastinationsdecisions
Conclusions reached after consideration
resolutions · determinations · commitments · actions · initiatives
procrastinationsdiligence
Careful, persistent effort
industriousness · assiduity · conscientiousness · application · perseverance