Assessment

The goal of this activity is for you to reflect on your personal procrastination habits and identify which type of procrastinator you are. Understanding your tendencies will help you develop strategies to improve your time management and overcome procrastination.

Reflection Questions: Take a few minutes to reflect on the following questions. Write your responses in your notebook or on the provided worksheet:

What tasks do I tend to put off the most?(Think about the tasks that you often delay—like assignments, studying, or other responsibilities.)

How do I feel when I procrastinate?

(Do you feel stressed, relieved, guilty, anxious, or motivated once the deadline is near?)

What thoughts come to mind when I avoid starting a task?

(What do you think about when you know you should start a task but choose not to? For example, “I’ll never get it right,” or “I’ll just do it later.”)

How do I typically start working on a task when I finally do it? (Do you start with a burst of energy, after feeling guilty, or when you’re down to the wire with a deadline?)

Identify Your Procrastination Style: Based on your reflections, review the following types of procrastinators and choose the one that most closely matches your habits:

The Perfectionist: You wait until conditions are "perfect" before starting a task, which can delay your progress.

The Avoider: You avoid tasks because of fear of failure or self-doubt.

The Thrill-Seeker: You leave things to the last minute to enjoy the rush of working under pressure.

The Overwhelmed: You feel unsure of where to start and avoid tasks because they seem too big or too difficult.

The Dreamer: You get caught up in thinking about the end result rather than focusing on the actions you need to take.