procrastation

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of delaying or postponing an action or decision, often due to lack of motivation or fear of failure.

  - "His constant procrastination prevented him from completing the project on time."
  - "She acknowledged her tendency to procrastinate and decided to take action."
  - "The deadline for submitting the application was approaching, but he continued to procrastinate."

• Noun

  A mental process of deferring or delaying an action or decision.

  - "Procrastination is a common problem for students before exams."
  - "The fear of failure often leads to procrastination."
  - "Procrastination can lead to increased stress and anxiety."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with procrastation
astonishment , chastity , consternation , exaltation , infatuation , relation

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Variants

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procrastinate , procrastinated , procrastinates , procrastinating , procrastination , procrastinations , procrastinator , procrastinators

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'procrastinare', meaning 'put off until the next day'.

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Trivia

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1. Procrastination can lead to a decrease in productivity and quality of work.

2. Studies have shown that procrastination can lead to increased stress and anxiety.

3. The average person spends about 2 hours per day procrastinating.

4. The word 'procrastination' first appeared in English in the 1500s.

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Related Concepts

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1. Perfectionism: Perfectionism can lead to procrastination as individuals may delay starting a task until they feel they are ready or have all the necessary resources.

2. Time Management: Effective time management skills can help individuals overcome procrastination and complete tasks in a timely manner.

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Culture

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Procrastination has been a common theme in literature, with characters such as Don Quixote and Bartleby the Scrivener known for their habit of procrastination. It has also been explored in music, with songs such as 'Procrastination' by The Offspring and 'I Procrastinate' by They Might Be Giants.

How to Memorize "procrastation"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a clock ticking away as you put off a task.
   - Imagine a pile of tasks growing larger as you procrastinate.
   - Visualize the feeling of accomplishment after completing a task.

2. associate
   

   - Associate procrastination with the feeling of regret.
   - Link procrastination with the feeling of stress and anxiety.
   - Connect procrastination with the desire for productivity and success.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'P.R.O.C.R.A.S.T.: Putting Off Critical Responsibilities And Tasks'.
   - Remember the phrase 'A Day Is Lost When Not Put to Truth'.
   - Use the rhyme 'Procrastination Nation, No Action, No Gain'.

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