If you are waiting for a lightning bolt of inspiration to strike before you start that project, you aren’t just procrastinating; you’re stuck in a fantasy. For the high-achiever facing burnout or the survivor of trauma, the "spark" isn't missing because you're lazy; it’s missing because your neurochemistry has clocked out.

Everybody has their way of dealing with procrastination, but for college students, it can be especially challenging.

Procrastination isn't just a symptom; it's a condition. It tends to develop over time and can also lead to other issues.

Behavior is said to be self-sabotaging when it creates problems in daily life and interferes with long-standing goals. Are you doing it?