Psychologist Reveals the Real Reason Why You Procrastinate

Procrastination: It's Not Laziness, It's Your Emotions, Says Psychologist Lucía Crivelli Buenos Aires, Argentina – Psychologist Lucía Crivelli recently appeared on Infobae en Vivo to discuss the psychology of procrastination. She debunked the common misconception that procrastination is simply laziness, asserting that it's a far more complex issue rooted in negative emotions. "It doesn't have so much to do with laziness or vagrancy," Crivelli explained, "but with the emotions that tasks generate." She highlighted the role of fear, anxiety, and the pressure of perfectionism in hindering productivity. Crivelli distinguished between adaptive and maladaptive perfectionism. Adaptive perfectionism, she explained, involves setting realistic goals and striving to achieve them. Maladaptive perfectionism, on the other hand, leads to setting unattainable goals, resulting in frustration and a sense of failure. "The cost when this is frequent is that it generates stress," she noted. The video also included a quote from Sheryl Sandberg: "Better done than perfect." This sentiment, Crivelli said, has helped her significantly reduce her own procrastination. The interview concluded with Crivelli's advice to address procrastination not through rigid time management techniques, but through introspection and emotional self-awareness. By understanding and managing the underlying emotions, individuals can overcome the tendency to procrastinate and achieve their goals.