Procrastitype
Behavioral Analysis

Decode your
procrastination.

It's not laziness. It's a complex psychological pattern. Identifying your type is the first step to mastering your focus.

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Why Generic Advice
Doesn't Work.

Most productivity advice assumes everyone's brain works the same way. Time-blocking, early starts, steady progress.

But research shows there are distinct procrastination types, each with different psychological drivers and optimal strategies. What works for one type can actually make things worse for another.

The Scientific Archetypes

We've mapped the six primary patterns identified in behavioral research.

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Arousal Procrastinator

Delays tasks to create artificial urgency. Believes they perform better under pressure.

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Avoidant Procrastinator

Fear of failure or negative emotions triggers delay. Subconscious avoidance mechanism.

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Decisional Procrastinator

Struggles to make choices. Paralysis by analysis leads to inaction.

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Active Procrastinator

Deliberate delay to optimize focus. Often high-performing but risky.

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Passive Procrastinator

Traditional procrastination due to disorganization and lack of time perception.

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Emotion-Regulation Procrastinator

Delays to manage immediate mood. Prioritizes feeling good now over long-term goals.

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Key Scientific References

Ferrari, J. R. (1991)
Compulsive procrastination: Components and social-cognitive correlates.
Psychological Reports
Chu, A. H. C., & Choi, J. N. (2005)
Rethinking procrastination: Positive effects of 'active' procrastination behavior on attitudes and performance.
The Journal of Social Psychology
Steel, P. (2007)
The nature of procrastination: A meta-analytic and theoretical review of quintessential self-regulatory failure.
Psychological Bulletin
Sirois, F., & Pychyl, T. (2013)
Procrastination and the Priority of Short-Term Mood Regulation: Consequences for Future Self.
Social and Personality Psychology Compass

Questions? We've Got Answers.

Is procrastination just laziness?

No. Research shows procrastination is often an emotional regulation issue or a cognitive strategy, not a lack of willpower. It's about how your brain handles stress and task-aversion.

Can I be more than one type?

Absolutely. Most people have a primary type and a secondary 'shadow' type. Our assessment identifies both to give you a complete profile.

Are these workbooks scientifically backed?

Yes, the exercises are based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) principles specifically adapted for procrastination patterns identified by Ferrari and others.

How long does the assessment take?

The deep-dive assessment takes about 5-7 minutes. It's designed to be thorough enough to provide meaningful psychological insights.

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