Procrastination

Instructions:

Your answer is on a three point scale: not me, somewhat like me, like me. Score zero for not me, one for somewhat like me, and two for like me. When you finish the test, total your score.

1 / 20

1. Procrastination comes naturally to me.

2 / 20

2. I have responsibilities that I'm not doing.

3 / 20

3. I have plans that stay on the drawing board.

4 / 20

4. I sidestep uncomfortable priorities.

5 / 20

5. I tell myself that later is the time to begin.

6 / 20

6. I start things that I don't finish.

7 / 20

7. I have a habit of showing up late.

8 / 20

8. I delay acting to meet a deadline.

9 / 20

9. I find ways to extend deadlines.

10 / 20

10. I come up with excuses to explain delays.

11 / 20

11. My doubts and fears inhibit my actions.

12 / 20

12. When I feel anxious, I'll avoid what I fear.

13 / 20

13. I get side-tracked by conflicts.

14 / 20

14. I put off hard decisions.

15 / 20

15. When I'm not sure, I'll avoid the situation.

16 / 20

16. I put off making a needed lifestyle change.

17 / 20

17. My pessimism causes delays.

18 / 20

18. My emotions affect what I do.

19 / 20

19. My intimate relationship is going nowhere.

20 / 20

20. I avoid what frustrates me.