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==Etymology==

==Etymology==

[[Latin]] procrastinatus, past participle of procrastinare,  from pro- forward + crastinus of tomorrow, from cras  tomorrow

[[Latin]] procrastinatus, past participle of procrastinare,  from pro- forward + crastinus of tomorrow, from cras  tomorrow

The term's first known appearance was in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Hall Edward Hall]'s ''The Union of the Noble and Illustre Famelies of Lancastre and York'', first published sometime before 1548. The sermon [[reflected]] procrastination's [[connection]] at the [[time]] to task avoidance or delay, [[volition]] or will, and [[sin]].

The term's first known appearance was in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Hall Edward Hall]'s ''The Union of the Noble and Illustre Famelies of Lancastre and York'', first published sometime before 1548. The sermon [[reflected]] procrastination's [[connection]] at the [[time]] to task avoidance or delay, [[volition]] or will, and [[sin]].

*Date: [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/16th_Century 1588]

*Date: [https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/16th_Century 1588]

==Definitions==

==Definitions==

to put off intentionally and perhaps habitually the doing of something that should be done

to put off intentionally and perhaps habitually the doing of something that should be done

Procrastination may result in [[stress]], a sense of [[guilt]] and [[crisis]], severe loss of [[personal]] productivity, as well as social disapproval for not meeting [[responsibilities]] or [[commitments]]. These [[feelings]] combined may promote further procrastination. While it is regarded as [[normal]] for people to procrastinate to some [[degree]], it becomes a problem when it impedes [[normal]] [[functioning]]. Chronic procrastination may be a sign of an underlying [[psychological]] disorder.

Procrastination may result in [[stress]], a sense of [[guilt]] and [[crisis]], severe loss of [[personal]] productivity, as well as social disapproval for not meeting [[responsibilities]] or [[commitments]]. These [[feelings]] combined may promote further procrastination. While it is regarded as [[normal]] for people to procrastinate to some [[degree]], it becomes a problem when it impedes [[normal]] [[functioning]]. Chronic procrastination may be a sign of an underlying [[psychological]] disorder.

The [[psychological]] causes of procrastination vary greatly, but generally surround issues of [[anxiety]], low sense of self-[[worth]], and a self-defeating mentality. Procrastinators are also thought to have a lower-than-[[normal]] level of conscientiousness, more based on the "[[dreams]] and wishes" of [[perfection]] or achievement in [[contrast]] to a realistic [[appreciation]] of their [[obligations]] and [[potential]].[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Procrastination]

The [[psychological]] causes of procrastination vary greatly, but generally surround issues of [[anxiety]], low sense of self-[[worth]], and a self-defeating mentality. Procrastinators are also thought to have a lower-than-[[normal]] level of conscientiousness, more based on the "[[dreams]] and wishes" of [[perfection]] or achievement in [[contrast]] to a realistic [[appreciation]] of their [[obligations]] and [[potential]].[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Procrastination]

[[Category: Psychology]]

[[Category: Psychology]]