Count how many times you chose each letter. Your most common answer reveals your procrastination type!

Mostly As – The Perfectionist

You hold yourself to incredibly high standards, often revising and refining your work endlessly. You procrastinate because you fear producing something that doesn’t meet your expectations—or worse, being judged for it. You spend so much time trying to make things ‘just right’ that you struggle to finish, or even start, tasks.

What to try: Set time limits for tasks. Give yourself a set amount of time to complete a task rather than working on it endlessly. Eg, "I’ll spend 45 minutes on this, then move on," to stop over-editing or tweaking unnecessarily.

Mostly Bs – The Dreamer

You love thinking big, coming up with creative ideas, and imagining all the exciting possibilities. But when it comes to actually doing the work, you get stuck. The effort required to turn ideas into reality feels overwhelming or dull, so you move on to the next exciting thought instead. Your procrastination is driven by a love of inspiration but a resistance to structure and discipline.

What to try: Break Ideas into small, actionable steps. Instead of getting lost in the big vision, ask yourself, ‘what is one small step I can take today?’ Turn ideas into clear, manageable tasks prevents overwhelm.

Mostly Cs – The Worrier

You hesitate to take action because you’re afraid of making mistakes, failing, or not knowing enough. Instead of starting, you overthink every detail, trying to predict and prevent anything that could go wrong. This makes even simple tasks feel daunting, leaving you stuck in a cycle of worry and avoidance.

What to try: Focus on taking small, low-risk actions. Instead of worrying about the big picture, focus on just the next step. Taking small, manageable actions helps reduce the fear of failure and builds confidence over time.

Mostly Ds – The Crisis-Maker

You thrive on last-minute pressure, often delaying tasks until the deadline is so close that you have no choice but to act. You tell yourself that you work best under stress, but this approach often leads to unnecessary panic and rushed work. Your procrastination comes from seeking excitement and urgency, but it can leave you drained and frustrated.

What to try: Set external accountability. Tell someone your deadline and ask them to check in. Knowing that someone else is expecting progress can create the same urgency as a looming deadline, pushing you to take action sooner.

Mostly Es – The Defier

You resist tasks that feel forced upon you, even if they’re important. You dislike being told what to do and often put things off simply as an act of quiet rebellion. Your procrastination is rooted in a need for independence, but it can end up making life harder for you in the long run.

What to try: Focus on the consequences of not doing it. Remind yourself: What happens if I don’t do this? Rather than feeling like someone is forcing you to act, consider how delaying will impact you, your time, your freedom, your progress.

Mostly Fs – The Overdoer

You say yes to everything, taking on far more than you can handle. Because you're juggling so much, you struggle to prioritise and often end up feeling overwhelmed. You procrastinate by shifting from one urgent task to the next, rarely taking a step back to focus on what truly matters.

What to try: Get clear on priorities. Not everything is equally important. Use a simple system (like the Eisenhower Matrix) to separate urgent from important tasks and focus on what truly moves you forward.

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