Inside the mind of a procrastinator

Posted by Ian McKenzie

Written on February 24, 2010

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About three years ago, I wrote a series of posts on procrastination from the viewpoint of a chronic procrastintor. I had linked to an article on procrastination and had been thinking through the mental processes of a procrastinator (me). The article listed ten things to know about procrastination. As I read through the list, there were things I could identify with easily, but others did not fit my experience.

I decided to write a series of posts, addressing one of the points in each; ten posts in all. And there was irony in a chronic procrastinator committing to a blog series on procrastination.

Surprisingly, the series was written!

In each post I tried to give insight from my experience, recognizing I might not represent the norm. I looked at how each of the points have played out in my life. I also looked at things I have done to overcome related weaknesses and systems I have found helpful.

I am going to go back through each of these posts, three years on to see if and how things have changed for me. Come along for the ride and see if you find something helpful for you experience. Add to the conversation. Tell us how procrastination has had an effect on your life, either through your own behaviour or through the behaviour of others.

Post 1: Are you a procrastinator?

Post 2: Procrastination is not a joke

Post 3: Procrastination is not a time management problem

Post 4: Procrastinators are made not born

Post 5: Procrastinators are liars

Post 6: Overcome procrastination through self-regulation

Post 7: Fight procrastination by eliminating distractions

Post 8: What kind of procrastinator are you?

Post 9: Procrastination carries big cost

Post 10: How to stop procrastinating

What is Procrastination? (geeksaresexy.net)
Why Time Management (myventurepad.com)
My Journey Out of Procrastination: Doing Things Now (climbtothestars.org)
Procrastination (artnewsblog.com)
Let’s Get Rid of Procrastination (smallbusinessbranding.com)

Bits and Piece – September 21

What kind of procrastinator are you?

How to stop procrastinating

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