Thecuy, pernahkah kamu berniat menyelesaikan suatu tugas, namun akhirnya malah menatap lini masa media sosial? Tenang, kamu tidak sendirian. Hampir semua orang pernah mengalami hal ini. Menariknya, kebiasaan menunda pekerjaan atau procrastination ternyata tidak selalu berkaitan dengan rasa malas.
Psikologi modern menjelaskan bahwa prokrastinasi bukan sekadar persoalan disiplin atau manajemen waktu. Dalam ulasan ilmiah yang diterbitkan di Social and Personality Psychology Compass, Profesor Timothy A. Pychyl dan Profesor Fuschia M. Sirois menjelaskan bahwa prokrastinasi lebih sering menjadi cara seseorang untuk menghindari emosi yang tidak menyenangkan, seperti rasa cemas, takut gagal, atau kewalahan. Dengan kata lain, yang sedang dicari bukanlah waktu luang, namun rasa nyaman untuk sesaat. Sayangnya, kenyamanan ini hanya bersifat sementara dan pekerjaan harus tetap dilakukan.
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<p>Perfectionism can cause someone to delay work because they fear the outcome won't meet desired standards/Foto: Magnific/partstock</p>
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<p>Many people consider perfectionists to be always productive and organized. However, the reality isn't always like that, Thecuy. Sometimes a perfectionist needs to spend days thinking about how to produce perfect work. This causes work to be delayed because the ideas aren't yet fully developed or the results aren't satisfying.</p>
Research has also shown a link between perfectionism and procrastination in a meta-analysis published in the European Journal of Personality. The study showed that people with perfectionistic concerns are more prone to procrastination, not because they are unable, but because the standards they set are so high that even the first step becomes difficult.
Sulit Mengambil Keputusan karena Terlalu Banyak Pertimbangan
Spending too much time weighing options can make someone more likely to delay work/Foto: Magnific/jcomp
Some people immediately make a to-do list when they receive a new task. Others, however, get caught up thinking about various possibilities: Should they start with the easy part? Which method is most effective? What if the final result is unsatisfactory? These thoughts prevent work from starting right away, Thecuy.
Psychologist Joseph R. Ferrari, a professor at DePaul University, describes this condition as decisional procrastination. In an interview with Psychology Today, Ferrari explains that some people delay not because they don’t want to work, but because they are afraid of making the wrong decision. This leads someone to choose to wait until they feel ‘more ready,’ even though that moment often never really comes. Have you ever felt this way, Thecuy?
Pencari Adrenalin yang Merasa Bekerja Lebih Baik Saat Deadline Mendekat
Some people feel more focused as deadlines approach, but this habit still carries risks/Foto: Magnific/benzoix
Thecuy, have you ever thought, ‘If it’s not close to the deadline, ideas won’t come?’ There’s a psychological explanation for this. The increased pressure as time runs out makes the brain more focused and able to ignore distractions.
However, according to Joseph Ferrari in an interview with Psychology Today, this sensation often comes from an adrenaline rush, not because someone is actually working more effectively. Even if the end result is sometimes good, constantly relying on deadlines can increase stress, lower sleep quality, and make the body accustomed to working under pressure, Thecuy. So don’t do this too often, Thecuy.
Terlalu Takut Gagal atau Dinilai Orang Lain
Fear of failure is one of the main reasons someone delays work, according to psychology/Foto: Magnific/magnific
Delaying work doesn’t necessarily mean losing motivation, Thecuy. Many people really care about the final result but still find it difficult to start the task. Fear of failure, fear of disappointing others, and fear of being wrong create pressure, causing someone to choose more enjoyable activities.
Professor Fuschia M. Sirois explains that the habit of procrastination is often a form of emotional avoidance. When a task raises anxiety or threatens self-esteem, the brain tends to look for other activities that feel more comfortable for the moment. Ironically, this relief only lasts briefly, while anxiety increases as the deadline draws nearer.
Mudah Terdistraksi dan Selalu Memilih Kenyamanan Saat Ini
Small distractions and the desire for momentary comfort can make someone more likely to delay work/Foto: Magnific/garet-1786162581701.jpeg?w=700&q=90
At first, it’s just wanting to check one notification on the phone. A few minutes later, without realizing it, you’ve moved from social media to short videos, then to reading news, and finally forget about the work that needs to be done. Yup, Thecuy. Have you ever experienced this? This phenomenon is becoming more common in the digital era.
In his book Solving the Procrastination Puzzle, Dr. Timothy A. Pychyl explains that humans naturally tend to choose activities that can improve their current mood rather than doing tasks whose benefits will only be felt in the future. That’s why scrolling social media often feels more attractive than opening a work document. It’s not because the task is too difficult, but because the brain is looking for the fastest way to avoid discomfort.
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