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Procrastinating

Procrastination is something that almost everyone has done at some point in their

lives, whether it be putting off a certain task and doing it later (Gurumoorthy & Kumar,

2020). To procrastinate means "to delay or postpone an action". While it has its negative

aspects, procrastination may be a helpful technique in the hands of those who employ it

proactively and effectively. People who use it passively are particularly vulnerable to its

many adverse effects.

Why people Procrastinate

A person's procrastination could be due to any number of factors. That varies from

person to person and circumstance to circumstance. But there are several reasons why

everyone puts off doing things. A major one is a dread of falling short of expectations. A

person's procrastination or lack of interest in completing a significant work may be due to an

irrational fear of being unsuccessful. Humans have an innate tendency to want to avoid and

even fear failure. Thus, we can sidestep the results by deciding never to complete the work.

Benefits of Procrastinating

If employed actively, procrastination can be beneficial. When someone puts off doing

work without making any concrete plans to get it done, they are engaging in passive

procrastination. The emotional toll this takes on people is real. Extreme anxiety, despair,

humiliation, guilt, and concern characterize the lives of passive procrastinators. Depression or

laziness are usually at the root of this form of putting things off. Depression is something that

nobody aims for. Even the most sluggish individuals do not like to be stuck in an endless

cycle of inactivity. Some people, called "active procrastinators," have learned to control these

tendencies.

Those that actively procrastinate do it on purpose, while those who procrastinate

passively do so without any clear end in mind. For some reason, they thrive when the stakes
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are high. People tend to be most inventive and imaginative under intense time constraints. As

the clock ticks down to the final hour, anticipation builds. An advantage of productively

putting off work is the opportunity to prioritize tasks. The correct application makes it feel

like a superpower. Many successful professionals are active procrastinators who have learned

to channel their habits to their advantage. Active procrastination has many positive outcomes,

not the least of which is increased creative output.

Active procrastination is a practice that, if used effectively, can lead to many positive

outcomes. It is not an option to fail when time is of the essence. Concentrating on a task

becomes automatic when the deadline is close at hand. Task prioritization is easier for people

who have problems doing so in the absence of time constraints. Many people wait until the

last minute to work together on a collaborative assignment. The best benefit of active

procrastination is the sense of success that comes with the reduction of stress. Everyone, from

the average person walking through the park to the most successful celebrities, has struggled

with procrastination at some point in their lives.

Procrastination is a potent technique that has been employed since the 1500s.

Leonardo da Vinci, a well-known painter, inventor, and architect, was infamous for

procrastinating frequently (Currey, 2020). He did not actively procrastinate, but his

incapacity to prioritize and pay attention to detail meant that most of his well-known projects

were never finished. Steve Jobs, a co-founder of Apple, is another well-known procrastinator.

Jobs believed that if he took an excessive length of time by pushing out the completion date

of the assignment, he would be able to let his creativity flow continually. As a result, Jobs

was able to produce thoughtful and original works of art. Although it may seem that

procrastination interferes negatively with daily life

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How to Stop Procrastinating

Though procrastination is a common human flaw, extreme cases can be frustrating.

Procrastinating too much might throw off an entire individual schedule and make them miss

important commitments. When procrastination threatens to take over, it's time to put the

brakes on it. If an individual want to quit putting off the unpleasant task at hand, one strategy

is to divide it down into manageable chunks. Procrastination is a common human response

when we perceive the effort required to complete a task to be too great. Instead of feeling

overwhelmed, we can handle the project step by step if it is broken down into manageable

chunks. A precise timetable or timeline might also assist with the procedures. There are

occasions, though, when a change of scenery at the office would be for the better. It may give

them the push to stop putting things off and finally get them done. Find a friend or parent

who can keep an eye on their development if possible. Maintaining high levels of motivation

and pushing oneself to complete the project on time are both benefits associated with it. The

most important thing is not to blame oneself for putting things off occasionally. Periodically,

almost everyone falls prey to the evil that is procrastination.

Conclusion

Maintaining high levels of motivation and pushing oneself to complete the project on

time are both benefits associated with it. The most important thing is not to blame oneself for

putting things off occasionally. Periodically, almost everyone falls prey to the evil that is

procrastination. Many tasks can be completed in a short period when procrastination is

utilized as a constructive technique. If you employ procrastination destructively rather than

constructively, it can be a dangerous foe. Therefore, procrastination may be used to get the

job done quickly and effectively regardless of the tasks.

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References

Currey, M. (2020). Was Leonardo da Vinci a procrastinator? Masoncurrey.substack.com.

https://masoncurrey.substack.com/p/was-leonardo-da-vinci-a-procrastinator

Gurumoorthy, R., & Kumar, N. S. (2020). Study of impactful motivational factors to

overcome procrastination among engineering students. Procedia Computer

Science, 172, 709-717.