Procrastination is not a problem of time management?
Hara Estroff Marano from Psychology Today says, “Procrastination is not a problem of time management; time-management skills won’t cure it.“. This statement is quite interesting to think about. In my opinion, time management skills may not directly cure it, but managing time effectively will increase self-discipline of following and doing tasks. Growing from that one could overcome procrastination.
Do you agree?
The article, Getting Out From Under, by Hara mainly talks about psychological side of procrastinator and some reasons behind procrastination. Worth a read.
Getting Out From Under – [Psychology Today]
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John says on June 2nd, 2006 at 4:39 pm
As a life-long (half-dozen decades) procrastinator, I can testify that better time management does not cure it. I have taken courses, bought systems, and set myself goals and priorities. But I still procrastinate – and know it.
Procrastination, for me, is all attitude and resolve. Yes, getting in the habit of working a time management system has spill-over, but I have to want to do even that. A spiffier time management philosophy or device will not make a bit of difference as long as I am committed to avoiding progress.
Procrastination is a learned behavior that is also as destructive as alcoholism or drug addiction. And, like addicts everywhere, I have to stand up and say, “Hi. My name is John, and I’m a procrastinator.”
John
Beth says on June 2nd, 2006 at 9:12 pm
I think the article is excellent and right on track. Time management skills may help a bit, but a procrastinator will not do any task before s/he is ready. The part of the article that rings most true with me is about breaking a job up into small parts that aren’t so scary. That is the only thing that has ever worked for me!
Beth