Feb
24
“I’ll Do It Later” — Why People Procrastinate
One in five adults admits to being a chronic procrastinator. Among college students, the number may be as high as seven in 10, which might explain those all-nighters.1 In the “real world,” you can’t always cram for finals.
Procrastination can have far-reaching effects on important activities and decisions, such as completing tasks at work, obtaining medical treatment, and saving for retirement. A study of more than 22,000 people suggests that chronic procrastinators tend to have lower salaries and a higher likelihood of unemployment.2
Academic research provides some insights into procrastination that may be helpful if you or someone you know has a tendency to put off important tasks.
Procrastination can have far-reaching effects on important activities and decisions, such as completing tasks at work, obtaining medical treatment, and saving for retirement. A study of more than 22,000 people suggests that chronic procrastinators tend to have lower salaries and a higher likelihood of unemployment.2
Academic research provides some insights into procrastination that may be helpful if you or someone you know has a tendency to put off important tasks.
