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

None - never procrastinate
0% (3 votes)
School homework, studying
11% (75 votes)
Writing books, articles, papers
3% (18 votes)
Getting ready to leave (chronically late)
2% (16 votes)
Work- or job-related tasks
6% (42 votes)
Filing tax returns, accounting
2% (11 votes)
Handling bills and insurance
1% (7 votes)
Housekeeping
3% (20 votes)
Exercise
2% (17 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% (76 votes)
Five or more areas (post comment to explain)
9% (64 votes)
Seven or more areas (post comment to explain)
8% (57 votes)
Procrastinate in all areas of life
37% (254 votes)
Total votes: 683

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.
11% (33 votes)
Serious procrastination problems, No addiction problems.
29% (87 votes)
No procrastination problems, Moderate addiction problems.
1% (2 votes)
Moderate procrastination problems, Moderate addiction problems.
14% (41 votes)
Serious procrastination problems, Moderate addiction problems.
34% (102 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% (32 votes)
Total votes: 299

To what extent does procrastination negatively impact your happiness?

Not at all
1% (2 votes)
Somewhat
14% (44 votes)
Quite a bit
23% (71 votes)
Very much
32% (102 votes)
Extreme impact
30% (95 votes)
Total votes: 314

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
6% (3 votes)
Strengthening your willpower
10% (5 votes)
Remove distractions around you
2% (1 vote)
Letting go of control (be less controlling)
2% (1 vote)
Overcoming a fear (failure, success)
8% (4 votes)
Counselling or therapy
0% (0 votes)
Making yourself start a task
18% (9 votes)
Involvement with a program (e.g. twelve-step)
8% (4 votes)
Changing your attitudes toward the task you're delaying
16% (8 votes)
More effective time management and scheduling techniques
0% (0 votes)
Acceptance you have a procrastination problem
4% (2 votes)
Combination of the above (please comment)
24% (12 votes)
Other(s) (please comment)
4% (2 votes)
Total votes: 51

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!"
38% (18 votes)
"I deserve to take a break now!"
2% (1 vote)
"I got plenty of time to do it later!"
2% (1 vote)
"I don't feel like doing it now!"
17% (8 votes)
"I'm going to do it later, I promise!"
6% (3 votes)
"There's no point in doing it now if I can't do it well!"
2% (1 vote)
"This is more important to do now. That can wait till later!"
4% (2 votes)
a combination of the above
23% (11 votes)
you don't tell yourself anything at all
2% (1 vote)
other
2% (1 vote)
Total votes: 47

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

Lack of mental focus (not being clear about intention or purpose)
5% (2 votes)
Fear (of failure)
11% (5 votes)
Pleasure seeking (avoid activities which cause pain in favor of fun or pleasure)
23% (10 votes)
Perfectionism (things must be done perfectly or not at all)
20% (9 votes)
Easily distracted (not being able to maintain attention for periods of time)
7% (3 votes)
Sheer laziness
7% (3 votes)
Lack of self discipline (or will power)
14% (6 votes)
Poor sense of time management
5% (2 votes)
Weak planning or goal setting skills
5% (2 votes)
Impatient (tendency to want immediate results)
5% (2 votes)
Total votes: 44

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

yes
80% (157 votes)
no
6% (12 votes)
not sure
14% (27 votes)
Total votes: 196
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