What is Your Procrastination Style?

Procrastination isn’t a character flaw, it’s an obstacle in your path to forward momentum. Take this quiz to discover what’s holding you back and how to move forward with ease.

1. When you face a new task, what tends to slow you down at the start?

A

I can’t figure out how to start or break it into steps.

B

My surroundings make it hard - distractions, clutter, or interruptions.

C

I get overwhelmed by how I feel about it - anxiety, fear, or self-doubt.

D

It’s hard to start something when I don’t see the purpose.

2. What's the real reason you avoid a task even when you care about it?

A

I tell myself “not right now” because the task feels too big, too draining, or like I don’t have the energy.

B

My brain feels scattered, and I keep trying to find the “right” direction, but never quite feel ready.

C

I sometimes move forward more easily when the task deeply resonates with me.

D

Because a cluttered space feels like a cluttered mind – I can’t start until I deal with the mess first.

3. When you're stuck on a task, what do you usually do next?

A

I distract myself - scrolling, snacking, or finding anything to escape the feeling.

B

I pause and try to reconnect the task to something meaningful.

C

Try working in a different spot where I’ve been productive before.

D

I focus on refining plans or reorganizing instead of moving into action.

4. What makes progress feel effortless to you?

A

When something aligns with my values, effort becomes energy.

B

Clear steps calm my mind and help me move forward.

C

A peaceful space helps me focus and flow.

D

Feeling grounded and emotionally safe makes it easy to start.

5. A deadline is approaching - how do you respond?

A

Clean your desk, get a snack, adjust the lighting… and suddenly the evening is gone.

B

Watch Netflix and pretend it’s “not time yet.”

C

Spend two hours going through your calendar and color-coding tasks.

D

I start questioning whether this task really matters and drift toward something that feels more engaging.

6. What tends to derail your productivity most?

A

Stress, shame, pressure or fear make me shut down and wait to avoid the task.

B

The way my time and responsibilities are structured doesn't support focused work.

C

If I don’t feel inspired or emotionally connected, my engagement drops fast.

D

Micro-disruptions break me and cause me to lose focus.

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