David Burns M.D.: The Ten Causes of Procrastination

In Chapter 9 of The Feeling Good Handbook Dr. David Burns  discusses the ten "causes" of procrastination. 

1.  Putting the cart before the horse.

2.  The mastery model.

3.  The fear of failure.

4.  Perfectionism.

5.  Lack of rewards.

6. "Should statements."

7.  Passive aggressiveness.

8.  Unassertiveness.

9.  Coercion sensitivity

10.The lack of desire.