Procrastination is the act of delaying tasks that need to be completed. Around 15-20% of people are chronic procrastinators. While procrastination has a negative connotation, postponing less important tasks can sometimes be beneficial. The roots of procrastination often include perfectionism, fear of failure or criticism, and poor organization. These can lead to a slippery slope of distraction and avoidance of important tasks. Breaking large projects into smaller, manageable pieces and prioritizing the schedule can help reduce procrastination.

1. Procrastination – Is It Worth It? Mary McDonald McDonald Consulting Group www.mcdcg.com

2. "I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by." Douglas Adams

3. Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least. — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, poet/philosopher

6. "Do you know what happens when you give a procrastinator a good idea?" Donald Gardner

7. Nothing

10. Procrastination = Inaction Postponement = Action

14. "The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one." Mark Twain

22. “ Anger is the only thing to put off till tomorrow." Slovakian proverb

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