LibraryScenariosWhen procrastination creates shame that deepens procrastination
Scenario

When procrastination creates shame that deepens procrastination

I have been meaning to schedule my annual checkup for eight months and now I am too embarrassed to call because they will know how long I waited

Laozi
Online
The coach is replying

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The fear of judgment for delay becomes stronger than the original resistance to action.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Moving through procrastination?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.