Why Do You Procrastinate?

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I'm most likely to procrastinate on a task that* This field is required.

Is hard or confusing

Is so easy it's boring

Requires me to draw attention to myself or take a stand

Is just for my own benefit

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Failure 1

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Boredom 1

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Visibility 1

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Conflict 1

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It's easiest for me to start on a task that* This field is required.

I know exactly how to do, an easy win

Is interesting or super-urgent - even if it's not that important

Involves learning or planning - not putting my own ideas out there

Someone else wants me to do

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Failure 2

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Boredom 2

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Visibility 2

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Conflict 2

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My favorite kind of game is one that* This field is required.

I'm really good at

Is fast-paced and exciting

Doesn't put me in the spotlight

Everyone can enjoy without fighting

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Failure 3

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Boredom 3

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Visibility 3

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Conflict 3

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If I faced a task usually I avoid, the worst possible outcome would be* This field is required.

I realize I just can't do it, and everyone finds out I'm not as smart as they thought.

It takes foreverrrr ughhhh

I show the world what I really think and everyone hates it!

Someone gets mad at me!

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Failure 4

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Boredom 4

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Visibility 4

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Conflict 4

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If I faced a task I usually avoid, the best outcome would be* This field is required.

I nail it and everyone is so impressed!

It turns out to be fascinating and I get in the zone.

Everyone sees my ideas and thinks I'm really onto something.

Everyone appreciates my hard work!

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Failure 5

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Boredom 5

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Visibility 5

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Conflict 5

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Fear of Failure

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Fear of Boredom

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Fear of Visibility

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Fear of Conflict

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Type

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You're an Achievement Seeker!

You're a high achiever who does an amazing job of everything you put your mind to - which makes it tricky when you're faced with a task that you're not sure you can knock out of the park. Most of the time, you get stuff done, but when your path to success isn't clear, you can suddenly turn into a world-class procrastinator.

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You're a Thrill Seeker!

You're more motivated by interest and novelty than by knowing something is important and has to get done. This makes you amazing at doing things you happen to enjoy and...well, the other things are a struggle!

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You're an Acceptance Seeker!

You have novel ideas, a unique point of view, or an offbeat style. You want to express yourself and give your gifts to the world, but it's scary - what if people don't like the real you? You're torn between living up to your potential and hiding out where it's safe.

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You're a Harmony Seeker!

You're amazing at making other people feel comfortable, anticipating their needs, and helping them out. The only trouble is that you're not quite as good at doing things for yourself as you are at doing them for other people. You'll get things done if someone else is waiting on them, but the things you need to do to make the most of your life? It's hard to make time for those.

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