Quiz: Which Type of Procrastinator Are You? (self test)

Procrastination isn’t just about being “lazy”—it often hides deeper habits, fears, or motivations. This self quiz will help you uncover which type of procrastinator you are, from the perfectionist who overthinks every step to the thrill-seeker who waits for last-minute pressure. Understanding your procrastination style is the first step to breaking free from it. So… which one do you think you might be?

Credits:
Script Writer: Lois Yu
Voice Over: @amandasilvera
Animator: Maximillian Hagendorf
Thumbnail Artist: Anilezah
Youtube Manager: Cindy Cheong
Assisted: Brisky

Further readings:
Steel, P. (2007). The nature of procrastination: A meta-analytic and theoretical review of quintessential self-regulatory failure. Psychological Bulletin, 133(1), 65–94. https://doi.org/10.1037/0033-2909.133.1.65

Sirois, F. M., & Pychyl, T. A. (2013). Procrastination and the priority of short-term mood regulation: Consequences for future self. Social and Personality Psychology Compass, 7(2), 115–127. https://doi.org/10.1111/spc3.12011

Chu, A. H. C., & Choi, J. N. (2005). Rethinking procrastination: Positive effects of “active” procrastination behavior on attitudes and performance. The Journal of Social Psychology, 145(3), 245–264. https://doi.org/10.3200/SOCP.145.3.245-264