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In what area(s) of your life do you procrastinate?

None - never procrastinate
0% (3 votes)
School homework, studying
11% (84 votes)
Writing books, articles, papers
3% (22 votes)
Getting ready to leave (chronically late)
2% (16 votes)
Work- or job-related tasks
6% (46 votes)
Filing tax returns, accounting
1% (11 votes)
Handling bills and insurance
1% (7 votes)
Housekeeping
3% (24 votes)
Exercise
2% (18 votes)
Seeking medical care
2% (17 votes)
Following medical advice (e.g. taking medication)
0% (3 votes)
Other (please specify by posting a comment)
0% (3 votes)
Three or more areas (post comment to explain)
11% (86 votes)
Five or more areas (post comment to explain)
10% (79 votes)
Seven or more areas (post comment to explain)
10% (75 votes)
Procrastinate in all areas of life
37% (293 votes)
Total votes: 787

Which of these categories best describes you? (See comment for details.)

No procrastination problems, No addiction problems
0% (0 votes)
Moderate procrastination problems, No addiction problems.
10% (36 votes)
Serious procrastination problems, No addiction problems.
30% (106 votes)
No procrastination problems, Moderate addiction problems.
1% (2 votes)
Moderate procrastination problems, Moderate addiction problems.
13% (45 votes)
Serious procrastination problems, Moderate addiction problems.
35% (127 votes)
No procrastination problems, Serious addiction problems.
0% (0 votes)
Moderate procrastination problems, Serious addiction problems.
1% (2 votes)
Serious procrastination problems, Serious addiction problems.
11% (40 votes)
Total votes: 358

To what extent does procrastination negatively impact your happiness?

Not at all
1% (2 votes)
Somewhat
12% (45 votes)
Quite a bit
21% (76 votes)
Very much
32% (119 votes)
Extreme impact
34% (125 votes)
Total votes: 367

Do you have a life goal ?

Yes
58% (21 votes)
No
42% (15 votes)
Total votes: 36

What do you live for ?

My family
26% (9 votes)
My job/ business. I am almost a workaholic
6% (2 votes)
For pleasure. I always look towards enjoyment
32% (11 votes)
For others. I love to help others even if it is at my expense
15% (5 votes)
For a cause (Mention the cause in comments)
9% (3 votes)
For God
12% (4 votes)
Total votes: 34

What do you DO when you are procrastinating? Please comment details you'd like to comment.

Surf the web; email; other computer use.
57% (24 votes)
Do less important errands or chores.
7% (3 votes)
Play games on the computer and/or internet.
17% (7 votes)
Watch TV.
2% (1 vote)
Talk on the phone.
0% (0 votes)
Sit, stare into space, and daydream.
5% (2 votes)
Take a nap.
0% (0 votes)
Smoke a cigarette, drink alcohol, or do a drug.
0% (0 votes)
Shop for anything.
0% (0 votes)
OTHER - please comment below.
12% (5 votes)
Total votes: 42

Do you want the PA forum to be private - visible only to members?

Yes - make all the boards private.
6% (1 vote)
Yes, but make some of the boards private, not all.
41% (7 votes)
No - having a private chatbox is enough, and the public forum helps attract new members.
53% (9 votes)
Total votes: 17

What do you think is the most important thing(s) you need to overcoming procrastination?

Building up your self confidence
4% (4 votes)
Strengthening your willpower
12% (11 votes)
Remove distractions around you
2% (2 votes)
Letting go of control (be less controlling)
3% (3 votes)
Overcoming a fear (failure, success)
11% (10 votes)
Counselling or therapy
1% (1 vote)
Making yourself start a task
18% (17 votes)
Involvement with a program (e.g. twelve-step)
6% (6 votes)
Changing your attitudes toward the task you're delaying
13% (12 votes)
More effective time management and scheduling techniques
1% (1 vote)
Acceptance you have a procrastination problem
5% (5 votes)
Combination of the above (please comment)
20% (19 votes)
Other(s) (please comment)
4% (4 votes)
Total votes: 95

What do you tell yourself (in your head) when you are procrastinating?

"Just 'x' more minutes of doing this then I will work on it later!"
25% (23 votes)
"I deserve to take a break now!"
1% (1 vote)
"I got plenty of time to do it later!"
3% (3 votes)
"I don't feel like doing it now!"
19% (17 votes)
"I'm going to do it later, I promise!"
10% (9 votes)
"There's no point in doing it now if I can't do it well!"
1% (1 vote)
"This is more important to do now. That can wait till later!"
2% (2 votes)
a combination of the above
26% (24 votes)
you don't tell yourself anything at all
10% (9 votes)
other
2% (2 votes)
Total votes: 91

What do you believe is the root (main cause) of your procrastination?

Lack of mental focus (not being clear about intention or purpose)
4% (3 votes)
Fear (of failure)
20% (17 votes)
Pleasure seeking (avoid activities which cause pain in favor of fun or pleasure)
24% (20 votes)
Perfectionism (things must be done perfectly or not at all)
12% (10 votes)
Easily distracted (not being able to maintain attention for periods of time)
7% (6 votes)
Sheer laziness
5% (4 votes)
Lack of self discipline (or will power)
20% (17 votes)
Poor sense of time management
2% (2 votes)
Weak planning or goal setting skills
2% (2 votes)
Impatient (tendency to want immediate results)
2% (2 votes)
Total votes: 83

Would you be interested in attending an online Procrastinators Anonymous meeting on this site?

yes
79% (175 votes)
no
6% (13 votes)
not sure
15% (33 votes)
Total votes: 221
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