Productivity at work place

Procrastination

Procrastination is rarely about laziness; it is usually an emotional regulation problem.

We avoid tasks to avoid the negative feelings associated with them.

The 4 Common Root Causes:

  1. Perfectionism: The fear that the output won’t be good enough creates paralysis.

  2. Ambiguity: Not knowing the very first step creates mental friction.

  3. Overwhelm: The task feels too massive to tackle (the “mountain” effect).

  4. Lack of Intrinsic Motivation: The task is boring, repetitive, or feels meaningless.

👉Discussion Question: Think of one task you are currently avoiding. Which of

the four causes above applies to it?