procrastination

/prəˌkræstəˈneɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act of delaying or postponing something that should be done, often because it is unpleasant or because you would rather do something else.
    • Procrastination is a common problem for students during exam season.
    • His procrastination caused him to miss the application deadline.
    • Overcoming procrastination requires good time management skills.