INTP and Procrastination

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The INTP often procrastinates as a result of their high work standards. They prefer to spend their time researching and planning a project. Subsequently, their focus on these initial stages can result in neglecting deadlines or not starting a project. This can lead the INTP to become critical and result in further delays. The INTP also has a tendency to
become consumed in one project and may neglect beginning other necessary tasks. The INTP may also use cleaning or organizing their outside world as a mechanism to avoid internally organizing and clarifying the information they have gathered.

The INTP may find it beneficial to set multiple deadlines throughout a project’s duration in order to keep them on task. They may also find it helpful to have someone assist them in staying within their timelines. As well, discussing their high standards for a project may help them determine whether their expectations are realistic and attainable.