Perfectionism, identity and fear of failure can all feed the procrastination loop. But creative professionals may need different solutions than most.
Procrastination is often framed as a failure of discipline – a simple matter of laziness or poor time management. But for creatives, it’s rarely so straightforward. New research suggests that creative procrastination is not only common, but also that it often stems from unique psychological and neurological mechanisms that differ from those of the general population.