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Meta-procrastination
[met-uh proh-kras-tuh-ney-shuhn]
What Is Meta-procrastination?
Meta-procrastination is when you procrastinate on implementing digital wellness solutions or strategies that would help you stop procrastinating online. It's the act of putting off actions that would help you be less distracted by technology.
Word Origins:
The term combines "meta" (about itself) from Greek and "procrastination" (to delay) from Latin. It emerged in digital wellness discussions around 2018 as people began recognizing their tendency to postpone implementing solutions for their technology-related procrastination.
Breaking the Meta-procrastination Loop
The irony of meta-procrastination is that we often spend time reading about productivity apps, digital wellness strategies, and anti-procrastination techniques instead of actually implementing them. Common examples include repeatedly bookmarking articles about digital detox without starting one, or downloading focus apps but never configuring them.
Overcoming Meta-procrastination
Start with tiny steps rather than attempting a complete digital overhaul. Pick one small change, like setting up one app limit or scheduling a 10-minute phone-free period. This builds momentum and helps break the pattern of endless research without action.
Related Terms
- Digital Minimalism: The intentional reduction of digital tool usage to the essential minimum
- Digital Wellness: The pursuit of balanced and healthy relationship with technology
- App Limits: Self-imposed restrictions on app usage time
- Digital Boundaries: Clear limits set for technology use in daily life