procrastination is the avoidance of doing a task that needs to be accomplished by a certain deadline. it could be further stated as a habitual or intentional delay of starting or finishing a task despite knowing it might have negative consequences. it is a common human experience involving delay in everyday chores or even putting off salient tasks such as attending an appointment, submitting a job report or academic assignment, or broaching a stressful issue with a partner. although typically perceived as a negative trait due to its hindering effect on one's productivity often associated with depression, low self-esteem, guilt and inadequacy; it can also be considered a wise response to certain demands that could present risky or negative outcomes or require waiting for new information to arrive.