Procrastination refers to putting off important tasks in favor of less important ones or activities one enjoys. The article discusses the top five regrets of the dying, which are things people wish they had done differently in their own lives such as living truer to themselves, working less hard, expressing their feelings more, staying in touch with friends, and allowing themselves to be happier. The regrets all centered around things individuals decided not to do themselves rather than blaming others. When facing death, people recognize they are responsible for the decisions that shaped their lives.