5 Reasons for Procrastination [+A Simple Solution]

Happy 2025!

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With 2025 around the corner, it’s time for some self-reflection — why do you procrastinate?

Forget the I’m-just-being-lazy or I-had-other-things-to-do excuses. Instead:

• Explore/address the source of your resistance/fears
• Do what needs to be done (or ditch it?)

5 potential reasons for procrastination:

1. The nature of the task/project
2. Physical exhaustion
3. Low self-confidence
4. Avoiding responsibility
5. Hidden benefits (often unconscious)

Procrastination is a trap. The best way to get out of it is simple (not easy).

Start small. TODAY do something you’ve chosen to postpone until tomorrow/Monday.

Even better — can you do it NOW?

Sometimes the smaller/simpler, the better — big projects/deadlines can be your next step.

Today it can be about:

• 3-Minute exercise routine
• 11-Minute walk
• Journaling for 7 minutes
• 1 sugar-free coffee

What will you (not) do today?