procrastinators
Perpetual tomorrow people
Procrastinators are people who habitually delay or postpone tasks, especially ones they find unpleasant or difficult.
The word carries mild self-deprecation when used reflexively: We procrastinators always wait until the last minute.
A procrastinator may intend to act but keeps finding reasons not to—yet.
Causing later occurrence
- postponingRescheduling for later
- deferringPostponing or yielding respectfully
- stallingIntentional delay tactics
- dawdlingLeisurely time-wasting
dilly-dallying · sidetracking · distraction · excuses · rationalization · deflection · evasion · task-switching
Delay from uncertainty
- overwhelmDefeat by excess
- paralysisLoss of muscle function
- uncertaintyState of being unsure
- waveringShowing unsteady resolve
perfectionism · overthinking · second-guessing · avoidance · resistance
Just before deadline
- crunch-timeHigh-pressure deadline period
- eleventh-hourAt the latest possible moment
- all-nighterSleepless work stretch
- crammingIntensive last-minute study
countdown · extension · submission · cut-off · rushing · overdue · tardy · incomplete
Impetus toward a goal
- willpowerMental strength resisting impulse
- self-disciplineRegulating one's own behavior
- self-regulationManaging one's own behavior
- habitSettled regular tendency
reward-seeking · ADHD · dopamine · resistance · boredom · anxiety
Blaming oneself for wrongdoing
- regretSorrow over past actions
- shamePainful awareness of failure
- self-criticismJudging one's own failings
- self-blameAttributing fault to oneself
remorse · disappointment · excuses · justification · denial · bargaining
Output relative to input
- goal-settingEstablishing intended outcomes
- accountabilityObligation for one's actions
- deadlinesSubmission cutoff times
- prioritizationRanking by importance
chunking · rewards · streaks · momentum · scheduling · focus
delaying
Causing later occurrence
- postponingRescheduling for later
- deferringPostponing or yielding respectfully
- stallingIntentional delay tactics
dawdling · dilly-dallying · sidetracking · distraction · excuses · rationalization · deflection · evasion · task-switching · busywork
hesitation
Delay from uncertainty
- overwhelmDefeat by excess
- paralysisLoss of muscle function
- uncertaintyState of being unsure
wavering · perfectionism · overthinking · second-guessing · avoidance · resistance
last-minute
Just before deadline
- crunch-timeHigh-pressure deadline period
- eleventh-hourAt the latest possible moment
- all-nighterSleepless work stretch
cramming · countdown · extension · submission · cut-off · rushing · overdue · tardy · incomplete
motivation
Impetus toward a goal
- willpowerMental strength resisting impulse
- self-disciplineRegulating one's own behavior
- self-regulationManaging one's own behavior
habit · reward-seeking · ADHD · dopamine · resistance · boredom · anxiety
self-reproach
Blaming oneself for wrongdoing
- regretSorrow over past actions
- shamePainful awareness of failure
- self-criticismJudging one's own failings
self-blame · remorse · disappointment · excuses · justification · denial · bargaining
productivity
Output relative to input
- goal-settingEstablishing intended outcomes
- accountabilityObligation for one's actions
- deadlinesSubmission cutoff times
prioritization · chunking · rewards · streaks · momentum · scheduling · focus
- habit typessmokers, gamblers, nail biters, coffee drinkers, early risers
- slackersslackers, loafers, idlers, idler, layabouts
- Indecisive peoplewaverers, wafflers, ditherers, hesitators, fence sitters
- hoverershummingbirds, dragonflies, helicopters, drones, quadcopters
- comedy targetspoliticians, lawyers, in-laws, teenagers, bosses
- obstaclesbarriers, block, obstacles, barrier, blockers
procrastinatorseager beavers
Extremely enthusiastic people
overachievers · hustlers · strivers · high achievers · busy bees
procrastinatorsplanners
Those who devise arrangements
organizers · forward-thinkers · list makers · schedulers · efficiency experts