Procrastination is the action of unnecessarily and voluntarily delaying or postponing something despite knowing that there will be negative consequences for doing so. The word has origin from the Latin procrastinatus, which itself evolved from the prefix pro-, meaning "forward," and crastinus, meaning "of tomorrow."

Why is procrastinating a problem?

It can lead to reduced productivity and cause us to miss out on achieving our goals. If we procrastinate over a long period of time, we can become demotivated and disillusioned with our work, which can lead to depression and even job loss, in extreme cases.

What mental illness causes you to procrastinate?

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): People with ADHD often have extreme difficulties with time management and organization and tend to procrastinate more often than other people.