Procrastination shame: You're Not the Only One

Guilt about putting things off

104 people have shared thoughts about this

I think I’ve made a mess of things, or maybe I’m just making it all up in my head because I’m TIRED.

burnout denial

I haven't opened my dissertation file in three months and every time I see the blue icon on my desktop I feel this wave of nausea hit me like a brick and my mom calls every Sunday morning to ask… …

procrastination shame

My wife is breathing real heavy next to me—she’s got that whistle in her nose since her surgery—and all I can think about is that silver laptop sitting on the dining room table under a pile of mail… …

procrastination shame

I spent $412. …

financial hiding

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Frequently Asked Questions

Am I the only one who experiences procrastination shame?▾
No — 104 people have shared anonymous thoughts about procrastination shame on this platform. It's a common human experience that many keep hidden.
Is it normal to have thoughts about procrastination shame?▾
These thoughts and feelings are more common than most people realize. By sharing anonymously, people often discover that what felt uniquely shameful is actually a shared human experience.
How can sharing anonymously help?▾
Research shows that expressing hidden thoughts — even anonymously — can reduce shame and help people feel less isolated. Seeing others share similar experiences normalizes what you're going through.

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