Procrastination is a behavior which is characterized by deferment of actions or tasks to a later time. Psychologists often cite procrastination as a mechanism for coping with the anxiety associated with starting or completing any task or decision. Psychology researchers also have three criteria they use to categorize procrastination. For a behavior to be classified as procrastination, it must be counterproductive, needless, and delaying.

Procrastination Tales Of Mere Existence

Counterproductive, needless and delaying ways I spent my time today – instead of getting my “stuff done.”

1. Spent two hours on Twitter reading any semi-interesting article someone tweeted about. Did you know it is National Prayer Day?

2. Posted two such articles on my facebook page. Worlds oldest dog turns 21 today. He is a senior wiener!

3. Checked e-mail.

4. Decided my hair was bugging me so went into the bathroom to put it in a ponytail. How did my bathroom sink get so unorganized?

5. Straighten bathroom.

6. Checked e-mail. Oooo good deal on T.V.’s at Costco.

7. Kicked the ball around the house a bit with Finley. Noticed he sheds a lot when playing ball.

8. Vacuumed.

9. Really! No one has e-mailed me in the last 15 minutes?

10. Changed the tags for Fibromyalgia Haven blog description on facebook. No longer a blog about “Fibromyalgia,” “inspiration,” and “writing.” Now a blog about “Fibromyalgia,” “chronic illness,” and “personal essay.” That’s better!

11. Took my hair out of ponytail.

12. Checked e-mail.

13. Pondered my new tags. Not sure if all really represent my blog. Maybe use tags like “musings,” or “thought provoking” or “needs therapy.”

14. Googled the word “procrastination.” Found the awesomely funny video above. Discovered there are 23 videos on You Tube by the same person….

15. Watched videos on You Tube.

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