You're NOT Lazy!! The Real Reason You Procrastinate

Is "procrastination" your middle name? If you often tend to avoid doing stuff, people may label you as lazy. But according to psychology, there’s so much more to it than simply laziness!

In 2008, researchers found that people often put off responsibilities as a way of coping with anxiety. You may feel so overwhelmed, so done with everything, that you don’t feel like facing the task!

Depression can be a culprit too. Licensed clinical psychologist Shauna Pollard says that while battling depression, you may indulge in self-defeating thoughts which can make you feel like you don't even want to try! Depression also lowers your energy and makes it so much harder to get stuff done.

So, you see, it's not just about being lazy! If you struggle with productivity, visiting a mental health professional might help you find the root of this issue and fulfill your potential!

Writer: Stela Košić
Editor: Caitlin McColl
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

DISCLAIMER: This video is not intended to diagnose or self-treat. This video is also not meant for diagnosis. If you believe you may be struggling with mental illness, please reach out to a trusted mental health provider.

[LoveLife]

Procrastination is like a credit card, it's fun till u get the bill

[shurikenshrunken]

There are many reasons I might be lazy, I just dont know who I should believe.

[ccook]

Ugh. I suffer from procrastination.. like tremendously. I do it even when I don't want to and know it is going to cause more grief and anxiety. I hate it so much. I've yet to figure out how to stop doing it though.

[LordOfPopararts]

ADHD makes my procrastination worse then it should be.

[ShopperKungVtuber]

i still didn't do a dishes like a couple weeks now

[sunday]

This you tube short is beautifully executed. Proud subscriber here.

[springtwigz]

I’m so done with everything! I don’t care anymore! I just want to sleep! I’m so tired! Leave me alone!… yep, that’s what it feels like.

[quietkitten_]

“………..*I’m definitely not avoiding my copious amounts of hw rn*”

[anyxia]

Sometimes you just wake up, remember all the 'stuff' and then all you want to do is just to *exist* • _ •
(Because at that moment your brain refuses to look for an exist)

[Alexcarpevideo]

Well the thing is that when it s a boring task or something that I hate doing I ll just procrastinate like hell but when it s something that I love to do even if it feels hard I ll find the energy to do it

[mrpynap]

Absolutely genius making this a short. I was just scrolling when I came across this

[omelaya]

I procrastinate and I'm not afraid to say it ✊✊💅

[andreidobre]

I procrastinate and so far my procrastinating is either my best friend or my worst enemy

[tristandaries]

It’s cool they have an almost completely different animation style for each new video

[Fubuki_Hakai]

Ti be honest i not Lazy
BUT i DONT wanna to stand all 2 minutes to do something my brother could do while im sitting IN MY BED

[FarzinAhammed]

I agree. I procrastinate to lower anxiety to feel cool about it

[sarraofficial]

It’s so difficult, from battling mental illness to still having people say that you are disorganised and need to be better, especially if you a want success in this fast paste world. It’s so scary. Sometimes I wish I could just disappear and run away 🌸

[zoe-umby]

So I’m not lazy but depressed… great hahahaha

[QueenNatie]

Thank GOD I finally found therapy after so many years of struggling I finally found help, and this YouTube short helped me stop labeling myself as lazy, and I stopped beating myself up, thx 👍🏻

[Melancholic_Loner]

Dr in psychology is my favourite doctor in psychology