Glossary / Procrastination

Procrastination

Voluntarily delaying intended actions despite expected negative consequences.

Usually emotion regulation, not time management. Pomodoro lowers the start cost so the emotion has less work to do.

Related

• Perfectionism — Setting unrealistic standards and self-criticizing when not met.
• Parkinson's Law — Work expands to fill the time available for its completion.

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More from the glossary

• Pomodoro Technique
• Flowtime Technique
• Deep Work
• Shallow Work
• Flow State
• Ultradian Rhythm
• Circadian Rhythm
• Chronotype
• Default Mode Network
• Diffuse Thinking