Sometimes people procrastinate to stop a perceived intrusion. Have you ever been asked to do something, and instead of saying no, say yes, and never get to it? Not only is it a passive aggressive action, but it is a way to stop the person from asking. Eventually, they will give up, and you are off the hook without ever addressing it directly.
And why communicate this way?
To avoid direct confrontation. Procrastinating can feel safe, a way to protect yourself. You don’t have to say no directly, you can just wait until the person stops “nagging” you.
Does this sound like you?
You might want to start by noticing when you procrastinate, and telling yourself that you would rather put up with the “hounding” than to say no. See if this changes your behavior or not. If not, at least you understand why you are making the choice to procrastinate, and what you are really saying to the other person.
Until next time….
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