Procrastination Trigger Scale (PTS)

Read each one and then click on the number that best represents how much the statement is like you. Look at the response selections carefully. The scale is reversed on some questions. Before answering, be sure you pay attention to the order of response options for the question you are on. Please be honest and accurate! 

  1. - Not like me at all
  2. - Unlike me
  3. - Neither like me or unlike me
  4. - Somewhat like me
  5. - Very much like me 
OR
  1. - Very much like me
  2. - Somewhat like me 
  3. - Neither like me or unlike me
  4. - Unlike me
  5. - Not like me at all

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I feel guilt and/or anxiety when thinking about tasks I “need” to do.

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Not like me at all
Very much like me
I have trouble saying no and often end up overcommitted.
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Not like me at all
Very much like me
I limit the tasks I take on to what I feel I can reasonably handle. *
Very much like me
Not like me at all
I start tasks without estimating time or steps needed.
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Not like me at all
Very much like me
I avoid tasks where I could fail or make mistakes.
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Not like me at all
Very much like me
I recognize that perfection is an illusion and good enough is usually good enough.
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Very much like me
Not like me at all
I feel energized by facing challenging tasks rather than anxious.
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Very much like me
Not like me at all
I can accept imperfections and focus on progress.
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Very much like me
Not like me at all
My internal dialogue builds my confidence about accomplishing tasks.
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Very much like me
Not like me at all
I feel anxious when starting new tasks because I worry I won’t do them well enough.
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Not like me at all
Very much like me
My self-talk makes tasks feel doable rather than overwhelming.
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Very much like me
Not like me at all
My workload feels paralyzingly overwhelming.
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Not like me at all
Very much like me
I feel in control of my obligations and can juggle them well.
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Very much like me
Not like me at all
I set vague timelines for goals avoiding a commitment to due dates.
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Not like me at all
Very much like me
I start tasks well in advance so I don't have to deal with the pressure of an impending deadline.
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Very much like me
Not likle me at all
My desire for perfection gets in the way of starting a task.
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Not like me at all
Very much like me
I tend to wait until the last minute because pressure helps motivate me.
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Not like me at all
Very much like me
I tend to stay focused on one task at a time to make progress.
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Very much like me
Not like me at all
I can commit fully to projects without worrying about unknowns.
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Very much like me
Not like me at all
I break goals down into manageable tasks.
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Very much like me
Not like me at all
When talking to myself about tasks, I tend to use "should" statements that induce guilt.
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Not like me at all
Very much like me
I avoid showing incomplete work to others in case it is judged.
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Not like me at all
Very much like me
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