Procrastination Scale Welcome to your Procrastination Scale The most common concern among Generation WTF is how to breaking the vicious cycle of procrastination and stress. You want to achieve some balance in your life, right? You want to have fun and chill out a bit, yes? That’s why Generation WTF devotes an entire chapter to the dysfunctional relationship of procrastination and stress that’s holding you back from achieving your goals. Are you a procrastinator? For nearly 30 years researchers have been using a version of this psychological inventory to find out. Take the survey below—and be honest: There’s advice specifically tailored for you at the end of the survey. Instructions: For each statement, decide whether the statement sounds a lot like you or not using the following 5-point scale. Note that the 3 on the scale is Neutral – meaning the statement is neither characteristic nor uncharacteristic of you. On the line to the right of each statement, fill in the number on the 5-point scale that best describes you. I often find myself performing tasks that I intended to do the day before. Extremely Uncharacteristic Moderately Uncharacteristic Neutral Moderately Characteristic Extremely Characteristic I often miss concerts, sporting events, or the like because I don’t get around to buying the tickets on time. Extremely Uncharacteristic Moderately Uncharacteristic Neutral Moderately Characteristic Extremely Characteristic When planning a party, I make the necessary arrangements well in advance. Extremely Uncharacteristic Moderately Uncharacteristic Neutral Moderately Characteristic Extremely Characteristic When it is time to get up in the morning, I most often get right out of bed. Extremely Uncharacteristic Moderately Uncharacteristic Neutral Moderately Characteristic Extremely Characteristic An email may sit for days in my inbox before I respond to it. Extremely Uncharacteristic Moderately Uncharacteristic Neutral Moderately Characteristic Extremely Characteristic I generally return phone calls promptly. Extremely Uncharacteristic Moderately Uncharacteristic Neutral Moderately Characteristic Extremely Characteristic Even with jobs that require little else except sitting down and doing them, I find they seldom get done for days. Extremely Uncharacteristic Moderately Uncharacteristic Neutral Moderately Characteristic Extremely Characteristic I usually make decisions as soon as possible. Extremely Uncharacteristic Moderately Uncharacteristic Neutral Moderately Characteristic Extremely Characteristic I generally delay before starting on work I have to do. Extremely Uncharacteristic Moderately Uncharacteristic Neutral Moderately Characteristic Extremely Characteristic When traveling, I usually have to rush in preparing to arrive at the airport or station at the appropriate time. Extremely Uncharacteristic Moderately Uncharacteristic Neutral Moderately Characteristic Extremely Characteristic When preparing to go out, I am seldom caught having to do something at the last minute. Extremely Uncharacteristic Moderately Uncharacteristic Neutral Moderately Characteristic Extremely Characteristic In preparing for some deadline, I often waste time by doing other things. Extremely Uncharacteristic Moderately Uncharacteristic Neutral Moderately Characteristic Extremely Characteristic If a bill for a small amount comes, I pay it right away. Extremely Uncharacteristic Moderately Uncharacteristic Neutral Moderately Characteristic Extremely Characteristic I usually return an RSVP request very shortly after receiving the invitation. Extremely Uncharacteristic Moderately Uncharacteristic Neutral Moderately Characteristic Extremely Characteristic I often have a task finished sooner than necessary. Extremely Uncharacteristic Moderately Uncharacteristic Neutral Moderately Characteristic Extremely Characteristic I always seem to end up shopping for birthday or holiday gifts at the last minute. Extremely Uncharacteristic Moderately Uncharacteristic Neutral Moderately Characteristic Extremely Characteristic I usually buy even an essential item at the last minute. Extremely Uncharacteristic Moderately Uncharacteristic Neutral Moderately Characteristic Extremely Characteristic I usually accomplish all the things I plan to do in a day. Extremely Uncharacteristic Moderately Uncharacteristic Neutral Moderately Characteristic Extremely Characteristic I am continually saying “I’ll do it tomorrow.” Extremely Uncharacteristic Moderately Uncharacteristic Neutral Moderately Characteristic Extremely Characteristic I usually take care of all the tasks I have to do before I settle down and relax for the evening. Extremely Uncharacteristic Moderately Uncharacteristic Neutral Moderately Characteristic Extremely Characteristic Be sure to click Submit Quiz to see your results! Time's up