Tax Day, much like other annual events, sees a spike in filings as the deadline approaches. Despite the potential consequences of procrastination—such as penalties and refunds—many choose to delay filing their taxes. The article discusses procrastination as a complex emotional response rather than mere laziness. It highlights that tax filing is often viewed as a stressful and aversive task, leading individuals to prioritize more enjoyable activities. This emotional avoidance contributes significantly to procrastination, despite the awareness of negative outcomes.
Procrastination is the unnecessary delay of an action even though the delay will cause unpleasant consequences, such as guilt, stress, or penalty.
People often blame procrastination on laziness, but it's typically more emotion-based than effort-based, stemming from an internal conflict.
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