A result from the quiz What Kind of Procrastinator Are You?
The Perfectionist
You don't start until you can do it properly, so good enough waits.
You put things off because you want them done well, and starting means risking doing them badly. So you wait for the right moment, the right mood or a clear afternoon, and it rarely comes.
The way out is to separate starting from doing it well. A rough first version is a step, not a failure.
Things to try
- Do a deliberately rough version first, label it "draft", and give it 20 minutes.
- Decide what "done" means before you start: three bullet points, not a masterpiece.
- Send one thing this week at 80% and notice what actually happens.
A next step
Unstuck, the iPhone app.
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The other results
What Kind of Procrastinator Are You?
- The Deadline Rider
You work best under pressure, so nothing happens until it's urgent. - Too Much at Once
There's so much at once that you freeze rather than pick one. - The Idea Hopper
Starting is the fun part. Finishing is where you get stuck. - The Avoider
Tasks that feel uncomfortable keep sliding to tomorrow.
This quiz is for reflection, not diagnosis. Only a qualified clinician can diagnose ADHD. In crisis? Call Samaritans on 116 123, text SHOUT to 85258, or call 999 in an emergency.