The current scientific literature of procrastination supports your idea. Procrastination appears to be determined by interactions between the cognitive-related

The current scientific literature of procrastination supports your idea. Procrastination appears to be determined by interactions between the cognitive-related (prefrontal cortex) and affective-related (limbic system, default mode network) functions. There is a trade-off between the top-down cognitive and bottom-up affective systems. It appears that affective processing can override top-down control signals for short-term satisfaction, or worst since the hyperactivity of the default mode network was observed in mental disorders. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/308046561_Identifying_the_Neural_Substrates_of_Procrastination_a_Resting-State_fMRI_Study https://www.researchgate.net/publication/308046561_Identifyi... Perfectionism could be how the mind copes with the failures of top-down control. Makes sense, I had an unfortunate childhood, and it took a long time to gain control over my hyperactive affective functions, and I'm a recovering perfectionist. Self-compassion works.