Procrastination Scale
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Instruction: This procrastination test is made up of self-assessment questions. For each question, indicate the degree to which the given statement applies to you by shading your corresponding answer. answer. Please answer each question as honestly as possible.
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1. I find myself m yself daydreaming despite wanting to concentrate on something. 2. When I should be doing one thing, I will do another. 3. Fear of failure paralyzes me. 4. When working towards a goal, I imagine how good it will feel after having finished the task. 5. I go over with myself all the things I want to do. 6. The action of delaying tasks goes beyond work and spills into my personal life. 7. Just before working, I waste time. 8. I feel a sudden flush or flash of panic when I think about starting a big project or assignment. 9. I have difficulty starting or completing tasks because my standards are too high. 10. I think a lot about what I‟d like to accomplish but rarely get projects off the ground. 11. I paralyze myself before starting work on a project, wondering about “what ifs.” 12. I avoid obligations by claiming that I‟ve forgotten them or that they‟re no important. 13. I consider myself to be a procrastinator. 14. I put off large projects until the last minute. 15. I find myself in front of the television or out shopping instead of working on tasks at hand. al16. I‟m drained of my energy when I realize I have allowed task on my to-do list to go for a month.
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17. I do less important jobs or tasks before I do the important ones. 18. I‟ll stay up all night just to get projects done. 19. I‟m waiting for just the “right” time to pursue my goals. 20. I can almost always find a good reason/s to put off doing something I just don‟t enjoy doing. 21. Even though I have funds, I avoid paying bills during the month. 22. I wait for a few days or more to respond to phone calls, e-mails, or other correspondence. 23. I face dirty dishes and laundry on the floor just about every day. 24. I rarely venture outside of my comfort zone, even if it involves completing a task for work. 25. I usually get preoccupied with details, rules, or schedules that others don‟t seem to care much about. 26. I only wait for opportunities to drop into your lap rather than take an active “go get „em” approach. 27. I paralyze myself before starting a project, worrying so much about “what ifs” that I am too anxious to do the task. 28. I hesitate to leave my comfort zone, avoiding situations that might cause stress or anxiety. 29. I become sulky, irritable or argumentative when being asked to do a task that I don‟t want to do. 30. I take offense at suggestions from others regarding how I could be more productive. 31. I ignore deadlines, then at the last minute work frantically to get things done. 32. I enjoy, or take pride in, taking risks and living on the edge. 33. I have difficulty saying “no” to other‟s requests, then feel resentful when it‟s time to do them.
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34. I run around doing things, without really feeling that I am accomplishing anything much. 35. Procrastination comes naturally to me. 36. I have responsibilities that I neglect. 37. I have plans that stay on the drawing board. 38. I sidestep uncomfortable priorities. 39. I tell myself that later is the time to begin. 40. I start things that I don‟t finish. 41. I have a habit of showing up late. 42. I delay acting to meet a deadline. 43. I find ways to extend deadlines. 44. I come up with excuses to explain my delays. 45. I put off hard decisions. 46. When unsure, I try to avoid the situation. 47. I put off making a needed lifestyle change. 48. My pessimism causes delay. 49. My emotions affect what I do. 50. My intimate relationship is going nowhere. 51. I avoid what frustrates me. 52. I get side-tracked by conflicts. 53. My doubts and fears inhibit my actions. 54. I avoid my fears when I feel anxious.. 55. I like the pressure of an oncoming deadline but I still need a solid time reserve. 56. I have the utmost disrespect for deadlines, so I barely finish anything on time.
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57. I love the feeling of racing against the clock to see if I can meet the deadline. 58. I find myself daydreaming when I‟m not at work or studying 59. I wait until I find myself in the mood. 60. I drag out the task with other distractions present. 61. I move on to something else when I get bored with the task. 62. I hold off for a while when doing my assignment but figure that it is in my own best interest to be able to complete it. 63. I refuse to give the professor/boss the satisfaction from my task and simply don‟t do whatever my task is. 64. I let things get cluttered in my room until I can‟t stand it anymore. 65. I clean my room only when someone is coming over. 66. I clean my room only when my mom asks me to. 67. I like having a good time reserve in case something goes wrong. 68. I like the pressure of an oncoming deadline, but I still need to have a solid time reserve. 69. I work best when I know there‟s a deadline coming soon. 70. I have the utmost disrespect for deadlines, so I barely finish anything on time. 71. I love the feeling of racing against the clock to see if I can meet the deadline. 72. I force myself to start working and do what I have to do. 73. I wait until I find myself in the mood to do what I what I have to do. 74. I have difficulty completing a project because my own high standards have not been met.
75. I get preoccupied with details, rules or schedules that others seem to not care. 76. I think a lot about things I want to accomplish, but rarely get them off the ground. 77. I spend my time wisely.
