5 idées reçues sur la procrastination

5 Myths about procrastination

Fabienne Broucaret

02 Mar 2016

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Procrastination is not laziness
We often think that procrastination is about imagining a person slumping on a sofa—choosing to have a good time and being lazy.
But contrary to our beliefs, procrastination has nothing to do with laziness! In fact, procrastinators are usually more active and well-organised—with what they like to do and what makes sense to them. They simply make the choice of doing things they prefer to do now, at the expense of another (that's pushed back to a later time). It is uncommon to see that they're so busy that they end up being overwhelmed.
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Procrastination is not a disease
However, it might be a symptom of a disease, in the case of depressed individuals who are facing a loss of inhibitory ability or people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (or ADHD)—are more prone to procrastination.
People suffering from obsessive complusive disorder (OCD) or phobias will also develop avoidance strategies that lead to procrastination.
Procrastination can also be a symptom of aneroxia too - usually found in workaholics (people with workaholism). While some workaholics are characterised by their inability to delegate their work, this is particularly a case where an "aneroxic" workaholic who procrastinates and postpones for a long time, before being able to work effectively. On the other hand, a perfectionist knows when's the time to start and panic.
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You are not born a procrastinator
Over time you become one, especially when studying. Procrastination is by no way a hereditary trait that's passed down from generation to generation. If you define yourself as a licensed procrastinator, rest assured that your children won't necessarily be one. However, they can become a procrastinator more easily through the examples you set for them.
Therefore, this is not innate, but rather an acquired phenomenon. This is good news as with any behaviour, we can change it by changing our habits and perception of reality!
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Procrastination is not only about time management problem
If things were that simple (which is far from being the case), there wouldn't be that many procrastinators around!
This approach may be sufficient in lighter cases, but is generally insufficient. Considered as one of the world's leading experts on procrastination behaviour, Joseph Ferrari, a professor at DePaul University in the US validates the assumption:"Proposing an agenda to procrastinate is like simply asking for a depressed smile!"
For him, procrastination is more related to our capacity for self-control.
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Procrastination is not a fatality
The goal I set for myself while writing this book is all about giving back hope. Because no, procrastination is not a fatality.
Believe me, it is possible to get around, provided you are patient with yourself, with confidence and serenity and remain calm whatever happens. Be kind to yourself during the process. Interns I accompany everyday are in fact my best examples!
Therefore, there is no need to be guilty if your first attempts fail or if the first small steps do not bear fruit. Remain confident and start again!

Lazy, unpopular, weak, without will – these are some of the traits associated with procrastination. We bring you a brief overview of the most tenacious prejudices from the author of “I Stop Procrastinating”, Diane Ballonad Rolland.

“We are all powerful procrastinators,” warns Diane Ballonad Rolland, a consultant and trainer in a time management and stress organisation. “Each of us, in our professional or personal life, have our share of tasks that we tend to reject for later. This is the simple reason as to why we are human, and we do not operate like programmed machines.”

In “I Stop Procrastination”, founder of “Zen and Organised” explains educationally what exactly is procrastination and the mechanisms that bring you there. It includes multitasking, which often proves to be counter-productive. It also provides the key to help you determine what really matters to you—finding meaning in acting, testimonies and practical exercise as means of support.

These are the driving force for smooth sustainable change.

Fabienne Broucaret

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