What is Procrastination?
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This CBT handout from the Centre for Clinical Interventions defines procrastination as delaying tasks despite negative consequences, distinguishing it from simple laziness. It outlines unhelpful rules and assumptions that drive avoidance behaviors, such as fear of failure or pleasure seeking, and describes both the immediate relief and long-term negative outcomes associated with the habit. The resource is suitable for clients seeking to understand the cognitive mechanisms behind procrastination across various life domains.
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@misc{allodium:fc209c5ec3414cfd,
title = {What is Procrastination?},
organization = {Centre for Clinical Interventions},
url = {https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/CCI/Mental-Health-Professionals/Procrastination/Procrastination---Information-Sheets/Procrastination-Information-Sheet---01---What-Is-Procrastination.pdf}
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TY - GEN TI - What is Procrastination? PB - Centre for Clinical Interventions UR - https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/CCI/Mental-Health-Professionals/Procrastination/Procrastination---Information-Sheets/Procrastination-Information-Sheet---01---What-Is-Procrastination.pdf ER -
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What is Procrastination?. (n.d.). Centre for Clinical Interventions. https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/CCI/Mental-Health-Professionals/Procrastination/Procrastination---Information-Sheets/Procrastination-Information-Sheet---01---What-Is-Procrastination.pdf
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