Procrastination: A Hazard To Success - Written By Rekha Manchandia Procrastination is the act or habit of delaying or postponing something – like work, project or a decision, especially something requiring immediate attention. According to the dictionary, a 'procrastinator' is a person who delays or puts things off – like work, chores or other actions- that should be done in a timely manner. The word 'procrastinator' comes from the Latin verb procrastinare, which means deferred till tomorrow.