Exercise: Major Causes of Procrastination

The causes that follow aren’t listed in any particular order of magnitude or importance. Check those that cause you to procrastinate.

• Confusion

• Lack of Priorities

• Lack of Responsibility

• Fear of Risk-Taking

• Escape from Unpleasant Tasks

• Anxiety or Depression

• Obsessive/Compulsive Behavior

• Monotony or Boredom

• Fatigue

• Outside Distractions

• Lack of Analytical Ability

• Forgetfulness

• Dependence on Others

• Manipulation of Others

• Physical Disabilities