Lack of motivation or interest in the task: If the task is not interesting or does not align with someone’s values or goals, it can be hard to find the motivation to get started.

Disturbed sense of self and self-hatred can also lead to procrastination.

If someone has high standards for their work and is afraid of making mistakes, they may put off starting the task until they feel they are fully prepared or have enough time to do it perfectly.

If someone is worried about not being able to complete a task successfully, they may avoid starting it in order to avoid the potential disappointment or negative consequences of failure.

If someone is worried about not being able to complete a task successfully, they may avoid starting it in order to avoid the potential disappointment or negative consequences of failure.

A restless mind or someone who easily gets distracted by other tasks or activities, might find it hard to focus on the task at hand and end up procrastinating.

If someone has trouble estimating time needed to finish a task or has trouble prioritizing their time effectively, they may put off starting tasks until it is too late.

Negative thought patterns about one’s ability to complete a task or about the task itself, might lead to procrastination as a way of avoiding these negative thoughts.

Though it might seem almost similar, but minute observation would help to identify different types of procrastination. Some common types of procrastination include:

Indecisive procrastination

This occurs when there is a task in hand but indecisiveness interferes and delays the process.

Avoidant procrastination

This occurs when one puts off task because negative emotions associated with task seems overwhelming.

Chronic procrastination

This is a long-term pattern of procrastination that is difficult to change and affects many areas of your life.

Small task procrastination

This happens when one puts off tasks that are relatively small or easy to complete.

Arousal procrastination:

This occurs when one puts off tasks because of lack of a rush or feeling of excitement.

passive procrastination

This occurs when one puts off tasks because he/she is not motivated to do them, even though they need to be done.

Procrastination can also be classified as Classic Procrastination, Creative Avoidance and Priority Dilution.

Classic Procrastination is consciously delaying what we know we should be doing.

When you become more creative at blocking your own progress by finding every possible way to keep yourself from taking action, that’s Creative Avoidance.

Priority Dilution is the unique combination of the rest of the two types. It looks like you have done a lot of things, while actually keeping aside what you really wanted to do.

It’s important to note that procrastination is a common problem, and it’s not always easy to overcome. However, there are strategies one can use to manage procrastination and get things done.