Negatives of procrastination in relation to work are as follows: 1. Links with health problems such as insomnia. 2. Lowered academic performance, specifically in college setting where students have little to no support system. 3. Impacts on job performance, specifically those who procrastinate more are found to be in and out of jobs more often. 4. Increase in anxiety, stress, and depression. Positives of procrastination in relation to work are as follows: 1. More time to plan and create a strategy that may not have been realized if action was taken immediately. 2. Allows for focus to be on one task at a time 3. Increases motivation, specifically in those who feel a task is tedious or mundane until the pressure is on said individual. 4. Increase in confidence, possible academic performance, and time management skills.
To summarize, I found that procrastinating can be beneficial when appropriate. Of course this entirely depends on the person. Typically, someone who gets distracted easily does not do well when putting stuff because they will be incapable of focusing on the task at hand. However, people who work confidently under pressure can succeed in active procrastination as long as they don't get stressed out about what they are putting off. Generally, putting stuff off causes more stress and anxiety for an individual, but when the work is being intentionally put off to be given more time, an individual can be successful and complete their work efficiently. Overall, procrastination, when used properly, can benefit and individual because it CAN reduce stress and help the individual complete their work efficiently.
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