What Kind of Procrastination Do You Practice
Are you a Faffinator?
Procrastination is one of the most difficult challenges to overcome as a writer.
I know, I’ve struggled with putting things off for years. It can become a bad habit if you’re not careful. It’s good to look at why you tend to put things off so you can work on changing your behavior.
There are two main reasons people tend to procrastinate.
The task seems overwhelming, so it’s easier to avoid it.
The person has low motivation to act.
Even highly driven people can procrastinate. They tend to have high expectations of themselves. That can cause anxiety. Are you a Faffinator?
There are four main types of procrastinators:
The shiny object syndrome
This person constantly comes up with new ideas.
Biggest challenge:
Getting anything finished.
Hacks to try:
-Put new ideas on a list.
-Don’t start a new project until you’ve completed one.
2. The too-busy excuse
This person overbooks their calendar and ends up being overwhelmed.
Biggest challenge:
Saying no.
Hacks to try:
-Reflect on what you are trying to avoid by being too busy. The answer might surprise you.
-Triage your calendar
3. The pressure cooker
This person performs best with short deadlines and puts things off.
Biggest challenge:
Getting anything started.
Hack to try:
-Set a start date and don’t focus on the finish date
4. The lazy-person excuse
This person always says they’re lazy even though they’re hard-working.
Biggest challenge:
Being too hard on themselves.
Hacks to try:
-Take a break
-Practice self-care
A Question
What type of procrastinator are you?
I’d love to hear how you overcome this tricky habit.
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