5 unexpected benefits of procrastination
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Procrastination is often viewed negatively, yet it can offer unexpected advantages. It allows time for reflection, encourages information collection, and creates a sense of urgency that can enhance productivity. Most people procrastinate to some degree, with about 20% being chronic procrastinators, often due to lack of skills, anxiety, or frustration with tasks. Although genetic factors can influence procrastination, personal control and environmental factors play a significant role. Constructively managing procrastination can lead to positive outcomes when deadlines are met, challenging the traditional view of procrastination as merely detrimental.
Procrastination can actually foster reflection and urgency, presenting opportunities for improved productivity when used constructively, rather than simply being seen as a negative behavior.
Read at Fast Company
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