Pros and Cons of procrastination



 There are certain benefits and drawbacks of procrastination. 

  • Benefits ( positive consequences)

At times, it can be productive to procrastinate. If there are many things that are needed to be done, it can be beneficial to put off things that are not as important or as pressing and accomplish those tasks at a later time.
For those who are prone to working a lot (workaholics), procrastinating can sometimes be beneficial. Sometimes putting something off until a later point can give us time to think and prepare for the task. It may also help increase the motivation to start working by having increased pressure to create the impetus to move and work.

  • Drawbacks ( negative consequences)
The most negative part of procrastination is probably the stress that it often leads to. When individuals put things off, especially until the last minute, this leads to a stress response in the body. They may start feeling nervous or anxious that the task will not get completed on time – or at all. This worry can cause headaches, amounts, can cause the body to tense up and can cause problems with cognition. Having one’s thinking and movements (mental and physical aspects) impacted can make performing any task and accomplishing any goal more difficult.

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