I have discovered this term when reading about ADHD. I do not have ADHD, but I decidedly have this particular trouble and it is getting worse. And screen time, social networks, being connected 24/7 does not help me launch necessary tasks, especially tasks that are multi-step.

Just putting it out there. I am sure there are others for whom this is challenging.

Right now I am about to start a task that is overdue. I broke it down into subtasks, entered them in TODOIST as instructed by an executive function psychotherapist with whom I consult from time to time (I cannot see him regularly as he is out of network and charges high fees), and finally will start executing. But boy how long it took me. And the thing is, when I procrastinate, I am not necessarily idle. I complete many other useful tasks, but I do not even start on the hardest and highest priority task.

I am 53, I am employed as a knowledge work, and I am feeling shame in admitting that I am suffering from this problem, but it is better to show vulnerability and tell the truth.