There are numeroussymptomsof panic disorder and common anxious personality traits that can contribute to procrastination.
This article explores some obstacles that may hinder your progress toward your goals and responsibilities.
Read through them and consider if you are allowing these potential roadblocks to lead to procrastination.
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How Anxiety Causes Procrastination
Anxiety can lead to procrastination for a number of different reasons.
You may always be waiting for the perfect time to start working on a goal.
Procrastination can be a sign that you simply dont know where to begin.
You may even feel paralyzed by the daunting amount of tasks ahead of you.
People with anxiety disorders are often prone topoor self-esteemand can find it difficult toovercome negative thinking patterns.
Self-doubt and fear can make you feel you will fail to reach your goals.
For example, you mayjump to conclusions, believing you lack the skills needed to accomplish your goals.
Think about what tasks you have been avoiding and begin to take action to complete them.
Pick out one small thing that you could complete to accomplish your larger goal.
It may be helpful to list the many small steps that will lead to accomplishing a greater task.
Is it possible to ask a trusted friend to go with you?
Does the gym offer a guide or trainer to help you become more efficient in using the equipment?
Or maybe you would be more comfortable exercising at home.
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Final Thoughts
Anxiety can contribute to procrastination for a variety of reasons.
Perfectionism often plays a role, but sometimes, people feel overwhelmed by the task before them.
Fear and poor self-esteem can also contribute to procrastination.
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