🐢 Brits are pros at procrastination, dodging tasks 17 times a week! 🐢 Research shows we spend over two days a month putting things off. Why? Often because tasks are just too ‘boring’ or we’re ‘easily distracted’. 💭
🔄 The top tasks we love to delay include:
– Online shopping returns
– Paying bills
– Tackling DIY projects
– And let’s not forget the dreaded admin jobs like renewing passports and budgeting!
😴 Over 30% of us admit to delaying tasks simply because we’re easily distracted, while nearly half find tasks just plain boring. But it’s not all doom and gloom; 39% of people actually prefer waiting until the last minute, and 14% believe they achieve better results under pressure. Talk about working well with deadlines! ⏰
According to psychologist Emma Kenny, procrastination might not just be about laziness. It can sometimes be a way to cope with feeling overwhelmed, providing space for reflection and patience.
Even though procrastination can sometimes heighten stress, turning it into a productive delay can help us appreciate things more. However, it’s key to differentiate between helpful procrastination and the kind that disrupts our lives.
📧 Other common tasks we avoid? Responding to emails, updating CVs, and even something as simple as going to sleep. Personal messages, gym visits, and backing up devices are also on the procrastination hit list.
Interestingly, 83% of us have our own little tactics to procrastinate, like waiting for a ‘nice round number’ to start tasks or opting for something less urgent to avoid the main job. 🕒
So here’s to embracing the productive side of procrastination – who knows, it might just lead to seizing that last-minute holiday deal we’ve been dreaming about! ✈️🌍
Are you a serial procrastinator? What’s your go-to strategy for avoiding tasks? Share in the comments below! 👇