Most often we procrastinate when faced with something we do not want to do.

面对不想做的事情，我们经常拖延。

We all procrastinate sometimes, especially when it comes to things we aren't really fond of.

我们都有拖延的时候，尤其是遇到不喜欢的事情的时候。

"Some people procrastinate cleaning. Some people procrastinate by cleaning," says Professor Peter Stone.

“有些人会拖延打扫卫生。有些人通过打扫卫生来拖延。”彼得·斯通教授表示。

You can procrastinate on nearly anything, even enjoyable tasks such as planning a vacation.

你可以拖延几乎任何事情，甚至像是计划度假这样令人愉快的任务。

Research has shown that the top tasks young people procrastinate are studying and going to bed.

研究表明，年轻人拖延的首要任务是学习和睡觉。

Procrastinate on your goals.

拖延你的目标。

But - do not procrastinate.

但是，不要拖延。

This is why you can't procrastinate.

而这也是为什么你不能再拖延了。

I procrastinate doing my tax return.

我总是拖延返税。

Do not procrastinate.

不要拖延时间。

How to Procrastinate Less?

怎样减少拖延呢？

DO NOT PROCRASTINATE!

别拖延！

You'll find other ways to procrastinate.

你会发现其他的拖延方式。

But, it isn't always bad to procrastinate.

但是，拖延并不总是坏事。

I don't kill time or procrastinate with TV.

我从来不用电视消磨时间或拖延时间。

Also, I did procrastinate on certain tasks.

我也曾在某些任务中耽搁了。

It might rain tomorrow. Don't procrastinate.

但是明天可能下雨，不要耽搁了。

People procrastinate for different reasons.

人们出于各种原因养成拖延的习惯。

Don't allow yourself to reflect or procrastinate.

不要让自己反思或拖延。

Theories abound for why people procrastinate.

对于为什么人们行动迟缓的理论五花八门。

We procrastinate, as we wait for a "perfect" moment.

在等待一个“完美”时机时，我们也在耽搁时间。

Just remember -this isn't an excuse to procrastinate.

不过要记住，这不是拖延的借口。

There are many more reasons why people procrastinate.

人们拖延的原因有很多，没有必要在这全部列举出来。

I purposely made it easy, so you wouldn't procrastinate.

我有意把它简单化，这样你就不会拖沓了。

We consistently overpay, underestimate, and procrastinate.

我们一贯地高估，低估以及拖延事情。

They love to procrastinate and they love to procrastinate.

他们喜欢拖延热爱拖延。

You are making yourself procrastinate when your tasks are vague.

任务是模糊的时候，你就会拖延。

Those people, evidence suggests, are more likely to procrastinate.

证据表明，这样的人更加容易拖延。

The same principle applies to other things you might procrastinate.

同样的原则还是用于你可能拖拉的其他事情。