Proscrastinator Simplex Vs. Chronic Procrastin-itisAll professional and domestic responsibilities aside, -- waiting to RSVP at
last minute and finishing a report
night before its due date --- there are different degrees of procrastination. In general, procrastinators fall under two classifications:
Procrastinator Simplex Chronic Procrastinator
The first type of procrastination, simplex depicts putting off those chores and grueling tasks that we abhor doing. Let us use cleaning out
attic as a good example. Since
organization of an attic is normally not a life or death situation, this type of procrastination is deemed as ‘acceptable’ or normal.
Example of extreme scenario of procrastination:
Three weeks ago, Mr. Bibble noticed a slow leak in his right front tire. The tires came with
purchase of
automobile-- 13 years old. The treads were so worn it appeared as though thread was poking out of each tire. Today, Mr. Bibble had a blow-out.
‘Unacceptable’ types of procrastination can cause harm or place one’s life in jeopardy. As seen in
example of Mr. Bibble, by putting off
replacement of a tire, he placed his life in danger. As a result, chronic procrastination can be tantamount to being a sloth.
In
world of procrastination, where do you fall in
classification? Answer
following statements O (often) – S (sometimes) R (rarely) that best describe you:
1. When it comes to making decisions, I try to avoid them.