Understanding procrastination: the deadliest nemesis of productivity across all generations and how to overcome it

Abstract

Contrary to popular belief, the advent of social Media is not solely responsible for triggering a spike in procrastination. Since the beginning of early history, humanity has already had trouble overcoming their innate tendency to hesitate and put off work for later. When we put off making a choice or taking an action until later, we are engaging in the behavior known as procrastination. For example, a person is procrastinating if they put off starting a task until the very last moment, despite knowing that it would be wiser and preferable to begin ahead of schedule. Numerous procrastinators are aware of the negative effects of their conduct yet fail to alter it despite their best intentions. In light of this, if you're a procrastinator, perhaps you might well have pondered, "Why do I postpone so much?" or "Why do I continue postponing even though I understand that it's harmful for me?" There are deeper and far more nuanced psychological explanations of procrastination than merely a dearth of time management capabilities. Fear of rejection, inferiority, or having one's own identity called into question causes us to ignore important tasks and put them off for later. And as a result, progression is slowed because we avoid pushing our limits from fear of criticism. What, therefore, is the magical cure that would enable us to finally put an end to our procrastination?