PROCRASTINATION refers to the counterproductive deferment of actions or tasks to a later time. Psychologists often cite such behavior as a mechanism for coping with the anxiety associated with starting or completing any task or decision. Schraw, Wadkins, & Olafson [Who the heck these dudes are, I have no idea. But they were quoted in Wikipedia, so they must be important.] have proposed three criteria for a behavior to be classified as procrastination: it must be counterproductive, needless, & delaying.
Procrastination may result in stress, a sense of guilt & crisis, severe loss of personal productivity, as well as social disapproval for not meeting responsibilities or commitments. These feelings combined may promote further procrastination. While it is regarded as normal for people to procrastinate to some degree, it becomes a problem when it impedes normal functioning. Chronic procrastination may be a sign of an underlying psychological disorder.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Procrastination
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So, I’ve been procrastinating about my midlife crisis.
According to the above referenced Wikipedia article, it looks like I might be showing signs of an [or another, as the case may be] underlying psychological disorder.
Sheesh.
ok, what does it mean when the wiki claims you aren't even have your crisis according to the textbooks??
ReplyDeleteS'ok Rosey, you have your crisis however you want it, just...
could you speed it up a little, mine is coming up next.
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(I am going to use different stuff as my URL, whatever strikes my fancy at that particular moment)