{"id":12632,"date":"2023-11-07T06:53:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-07T06:53:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobera.com\/?p=12632"},"modified":"2023-11-07T06:53:02","modified_gmt":"2023-11-07T06:53:02","slug":"procrastination-statistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/procrastination-statistics\/","title":{"rendered":"50+ Procrastination Statistics and Facts [2026]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you often put off work and miss deadlines? After feeling a little guilty, you again pushed the task for tomorrow. Let me guess, you even procrastinate the next day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You wanted to complete the task but it is still hanging undone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Procrastinating Statistics<\/strong> suggest you are not alone. Welcome to the club of procrastinators!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Procrastination is<strong> common<\/strong> among people of all age groups and societies. A survey results that&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>88% of people procrastinate <\/strong>for at least <strong>one hour per day<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>20% of adults<\/strong> are chronic procrastinators while <strong>80-95% of college students <\/strong>procrastinate occasionally in their studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s dive deeper into<strong> Procrastination Statistics<\/strong> to understand how it is delaying dreams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#top-procrastination-stats-editors-picks\">Top Procrastination Stats- Editor\u2019s Picks<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#demographic-statistics-about-procrastination\">Demographic Statistics about Procrastination\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#impacts-of-procrastination-on-health\">Impacts of Procrastination on Health<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#positive-facts-about-procrastination\">Positive Facts about Procrastination<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#concerning-procrastination-statistics\">Concerning Procrastination Statistics<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"top-procrastination-stats-editors-picks\">Top Procrastination Stats- Editor\u2019s Picks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>20% of men and women<\/strong> in the US are chronic procrastinators. [<a href=\"#sources\">12<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>One-third <\/strong>of daily activities are preoccupied by Procrastination in student life. [<a href=\"#sources\">4<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A 2015 research found a link between chronic procrastination and hypertension, heart disease, and cardiovascular illness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An average employee loses approx. <strong>$8,875 annually<\/strong> due to procrastination. [<a href=\"#sources\">11<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>44% of students<\/strong> are worried about their content consumption over the <strong>internet<\/strong> to procrastinate. [<a href=\"#sources\">7<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>According to a YouGov poll, people procrastinate for around<strong> 55 days per year<\/strong>!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People generally characterize procrastination as a negative behavior, and over 95% of procrastinators wish to reduce it. [<a href=\"#sources\">4<\/a>]<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/days-on-procrastination-stats-1024x427.png\" alt=\"people spend around 55 days per year in procrastination\" class=\"wp-image-12655\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/days-on-procrastination-stats-1024x427.png 1024w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/days-on-procrastination-stats-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/days-on-procrastination-stats-768x320.png 768w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/days-on-procrastination-stats.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"demographic-statistics-about-procrastination\">Demographic Statistics about Procrastination&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"who-are-procrastinators\">Who are Procrastinators?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Procrastination is not limited to age group and location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It affects about 20%\u201330% of the adult population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-much-procrastination-prevails-in-school-students\">How much procrastination prevails in school students?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students are highly affected by their procrastinating habits. All domains of their lives including academic, social, and emotional suffer due to procrastination.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is what statistics say about Procrastination in School students:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>School Students<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Delay<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>46%<\/td><td>Regularly on writing term sheets<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>30%<\/td><td>Submitting weekly assignments<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>28%<\/td><td>Studying for exams<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>23%<\/td><td>Attendance tasks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11%<\/td><td>Administrative tasks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10%<\/td><td>General school activities<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>One-third <\/strong>of daily activities are preoccupied with Procrastination in student life. [<a href=\"#sources\">4<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"procrastination-in-college-students\">Procrastination in College Students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Talking about college students specifically, <strong>95% <\/strong>are<strong> chronic procrastinators<\/strong>. While <strong>86%<\/strong> of school students procrastinate <strong>occasionally<\/strong>. [<a href=\"#sources\">5<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/procrastination-in-college-1024x427.png\" alt=\"95% of college students are chronic procrastinators\" class=\"wp-image-12653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/procrastination-in-college-1024x427.png 1024w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/procrastination-in-college-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/procrastination-in-college-768x320.png 768w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/procrastination-in-college.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"procrastination-in-workspace\">Procrastination in Workspace<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Stuck with the same boring PPT again?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Trying to avoid Boss because you have no new ideas for the next project?&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>We all have been there!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Workspace procrastination is quite common.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>88%<\/strong> of workers admitted they procrastinate at<strong> least<\/strong> <strong>one hour per day<\/strong>. [<a href=\"#sources\">10<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Women tend to procrastinate less than men.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If women procrastinated the same as men, there should be <strong>1.5 million fewer women<\/strong> in full-time employment in the US alone.&nbsp; [<a href=\"#sources\">9<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Basex\u2019s recent study suggests that \u201cthe cost of unnecessary interruptions\u201d in terms of lost productivity and innovation is a staggering <strong>$650 billion<\/strong>. That\u2019s nearly <strong>1%<\/strong> of the entire world\u2019s GDP! [<a href=\"#sources\">13<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reasons of Workspace Procrastination:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lower salaries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Higher unemployment rates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lack of appreciation and worth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low priority tasks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Have you ever wondered how procrastination affects business growth?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>80% <\/strong>of employees earn a salary and <strong>76% of entrepreneurs<\/strong> spend <strong>1 to 4 hours <\/strong>procrastinating on any given day. [<a href=\"#sources\">9<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Procrastinating<strong> 3 hours per day<\/strong> costs businesses <strong>$15,000 annually<\/strong> for a <strong>$40,000<\/strong> salaried worker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/procrastination-imapct-on-gdp-1024x427.png\" alt=\"the cost of unnecessary interruptions\" class=\"wp-image-12650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/procrastination-imapct-on-gdp-1024x427.png 1024w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/procrastination-imapct-on-gdp-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/procrastination-imapct-on-gdp-768x320.png 768w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/procrastination-imapct-on-gdp.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-do-people-procrastinate\">Why do People Procrastinate?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to know the reasons behind your delaying work and missing deadlines?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Laziness and tiredness:<\/strong> These are the main sources of procrastination.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>People do not start a task because they are too lazy to work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>28%<\/strong> of students put off studies because they \u201cDo not feel like it\u201d. [<a href=\"#sources\">4<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fear of failure:<\/strong> People may put off work due to fear of failure.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>People tend to avoid difficult or uncomfortable tasks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Almost 10%<\/strong> of people give <strong>fear of failure<\/strong> as a reason for procrastination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The brain becomes habitual of avoiding and we often fall into this pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Resentment:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a major cause of procrastination among <strong>school students<\/strong>. <strong>20%<\/strong> resent the people who set deadlines for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They rebelled against parents and teachers because they were bound to study instead of watching their favorite cartoons and playing. Hilarious, right!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is not the case with college students with <strong>less than 5%<\/strong> indicating the cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sensation seeking:<\/strong> People like the sensation of completing a task at the last minute.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6.4% of students<\/strong> look forward to the excitement of finishing work at the last moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember the adrenaline rush, when you click on the form submit button in the very last minutes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lack of time management skills <\/strong>is also a cause of procrastination.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>We often focus too much on one task and lose track of time. Other tasks suffer due to this.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/reasons-of-procrastination.png\" alt=\"common reasons of procrastination\" class=\"wp-image-12648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/reasons-of-procrastination.png 800w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/reasons-of-procrastination-267x300.png 267w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/reasons-of-procrastination-768x864.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-does-technology-affect-procrastination\">How does Technology affect Procrastination?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Procrastination is rising among people due to the increment in the use of the internet and social media platforms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>74% of people <\/strong>confirm that<strong> Social Media<\/strong> leads to procrastination. [<a href=\"#sources\">6<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>64%<\/strong> of people report that Social Media hinders <strong>concentration while studying<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>14%<\/strong> blame<strong> television<\/strong> for distraction and delay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stats Prove Procrastination is Delaying Success&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Procrastination is a major reason for failure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Delaying day-to-day activities builds a self-destructive behavior, from missing assignment deadlines to putting off work. Ultimately delaying your dreams and success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-does-procrastination-affect-your-long-term-goals\">How does procrastination affect your long-term goals?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people may procrastinate occasionally while others make a habit out of it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It decreases the productivity of individuals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Let\u2019s understand types of procrastination based on the time period.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chronic Procrastination: It refers to consistently avoiding tasks and putting off deadlines, even ignoring the negative consequences.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>About <strong>20% of adults<\/strong> are chronic procrastinators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Acute Procrastination: It refers to delaying tasks for a short period of time. Acute procrastination is relatively<strong> common and unharmful<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#fff9ed\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>If you found this article interesting, you might enjoy these too:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p>[related_posts_by_tax taxonomies=&#8221;category,post_tag&#8221; posts_per_page=&#8221;5&#8243; orderby=&#8221;post_modified&#8221; title=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"impacts-of-procrastination-on-health\">Impacts of Procrastination on Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-are-the-different-types-of-procrastinators-based-on-impacts-on-health\">What are the different types of Procrastinators based on Impacts on Health?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/procrastination-health-impact-1024x768.png\" alt=\"procrastinators based on impacts on health\" class=\"wp-image-12646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/procrastination-health-impact-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/procrastination-health-impact-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/procrastination-health-impact-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/procrastination-health-impact.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>24.93%<\/strong> of people are <strong>mild procrastinators<\/strong> and rarely procrastinate with no major side effects in their daily lives. [2]&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>27.89%<\/strong> of people are <strong>average procrastinators, <\/strong>who procrastinate occasionally, putting off work and missing deadlines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>21.69%<\/strong> of people are <strong>severe procrastinators<\/strong> and spend the whole day with zero productivity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>11.55%<\/strong> of people are <strong>primarily depressed procrastinators<\/strong>, suffering from depression, feel anxious and restless.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>13.94%<\/strong> of people are <strong>well-adjusted procrastinators<\/strong>, they procrastinate regularly without any negative health impacts.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"effects-of-procrastination-on-mental-health\">Effects of Procrastination on Mental Health<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ADHD<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>People hyperfocus on tasks they feel comfortable doing and neglect the ones that they find tedious.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students underlying this condition face concentration issues. [<a href=\"#sources\">8<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Procrastination Depression Cycle<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Procrastinators end up in a self handicap cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Procrastination may result in stress, anxiety, and depression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>94%<\/strong> of procrastinators confirmed that there is a significant <strong>decline in their happiness<\/strong> due to delayed tasks. [<a href=\"#sources\">8<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bedtime Procrastination<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Have you heard people saying,<\/em> \u201cI did not sleep well&nbsp; last night because I was enjoying some leisure time after the heavy workday?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This is quite common, right?<\/em> And we have no clue how harmful this practice is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sacrificing sleep for leisure time because we cannot find time for ourselves throughout the day is called Revenge Bedtime Procrastination.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It results in sleep deprivation and mental and physical health issues. It may lead to long-term consequences on our emotional health.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nearly <strong>40%<\/strong> of people have had sleeping problems due to <strong>Sleep Procrastination<\/strong> during the Covid. [<a href=\"#sources\">7<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"positive-facts-about-procrastination\">Positive Facts about Procrastination<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Good news is that procrastination<\/em> is not all about side effects and drawbacks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus points of procrastination include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A lazy mind is a goldmine of creativity.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Procrastination gives more time to discover innovative and creative solutions.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It enhances last-minute productivity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It improves decision-making.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We get enough time to think and reflect. Beware of overthinking, though!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"concerning-procrastination-statistics\">Concerning Procrastination Statistics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/sleep-procrastination-1024x427.png\" alt=\"40% of people procrastinated sleep during covid\" class=\"wp-image-12643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/sleep-procrastination-1024x427.png 1024w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/sleep-procrastination-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/sleep-procrastination-768x320.png 768w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/sleep-procrastination.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Alarming Social Media usage and unconscious content consumption increases Procrastination. [<a href=\"#sources\">6<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Algorithms of YouTube, Snapchat, Reels, or shorts are set to keep you engaged there. Resulting in low productivity and delayed deadlines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>40% of <\/strong>people are suffering from financial losses due to procrastination. [<a href=\"#sources\">9<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the <strong>1970s, <\/strong>only<strong> 5%<\/strong> of people were chronic procrastinators, but that number has risen to 20% today. [<a href=\"#sources\">12<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Procrastination damages self-esteem, resulting in a lack of motivation and confidence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nearly <strong>40%<\/strong> of people even Procrastinated Sleep during the Covid. [<a href=\"#sources\">7<\/a>]<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fa-qs-about-procrastination\">FAQs about Procrastination<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-long-does-a-person-procrastinate-before-beginning-a-task-in-general\">How long does a person procrastinate before beginning a task, in general?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually, a person wastes <strong>55 days per year<\/strong> in procrastinating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A normal <strong>working person<\/strong> procrastinates at least <strong>one hour per day.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-common-is-procrastination\">How common is Procrastination?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Procrastination is common in adults. It affects about <strong>20%\u201330% of the adult population<\/strong>. They are chronic procrastinators while about <strong>50% of adults<\/strong> admit they procrastinate from time to time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-many-people-have-confirmed-that-they-are-procrastinators\">How many people have confirmed that they are procrastinators?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>People procrastinate at various rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A survey done on 1,000 adults in the UK led to the following results:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>6%<\/strong> claim they never procrastinate,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>4%<\/strong> admit to procrastinating rarely,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>4%<\/strong> do so sometimes,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1%<\/strong> do so often,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>5%<\/strong> procrastinate daily.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-get-rid-of-procrastination\">How to get rid of Procrastination?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While specific steps may differ for everyone depending on their situation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following are basic steps to be taken to break free from procrastination:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Eliminate distractions. It can be mobile phones, televisions, or any other device or activity you usually procrastinate for.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set goals. It will help you to regain your focus if you lose track of time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Break down bulking tasks into smaller segments. Some tasks may be overwhelming, but the key is to make them manageable.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-much-procrastination-is-normal\">How much Procrastination is normal?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Procrastination is a part of human nature and is not all negative.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Numberber of hours considered normal for procrastinators highly depends on the individual. While extreme is always bad, one can procrastinate on low-priority tasks occasionally.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually, Students procrastinate more than working people, which is normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"summary\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Procrastination is common but this does not imply it is good. While a little procrastination does not bring much harm, chronic procrastination deteriorates mental, physical, and emotional health.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Procrastinators have risen to 20% today because of an increment in the use of the internet and unhealthy consumption of social media content during COVID-19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>88% of the working population procrastinate <\/strong>for at least <strong>one hour per day<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>20% of adults<\/strong> are chronic procrastinators while <strong>80-95% of college students <\/strong>procrastinate occasionally in their studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Procrastination results in low productivity, lack of motivation, laziness, stress, anxiety, and even depression. Try to get rid of chronic procrastination by building healthy habits.&nbsp; One may consider professional help or therapy if the condition worsens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is vital to break free from chronic procrastination to achieve dreams and live a fulfilling life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sources\">Sources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pearson. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pearson.com\/en-us\/higher-education\/insights-and-events\/students-blog\/2023\/04\/procrastination-a-college-students-best-friend.html#:~:text=%E2%80%9CAccording%20to%20the%20American%20Psychological,National%20University%2C%202021%2C%20p.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">80-95% of college students procrastinate<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Doi. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/16506073.2015.1059353\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Differentiating Procrastinators from Each Other: A Cluster Analysis<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>APA Psycnet.<a href=\"https:\/\/psycnet.apa.org\/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2F0022-0167.31.4.503\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> Academic Procrastination: Frequency and Cognitive-Behavioural Corelates<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>APA Psycnet. <a href=\"https:\/\/psycnet.apa.org\/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2F0033-2909.133.1.65\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Nature of Procrastination<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National University. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nu.edu\/blog\/helping-students-overcome-procrastination\/#:~:text=Younger%20learners%20are%20also%20susceptible,likely%20to%20surge%20even%20higher\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Helping Students Overcome Procrastination.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Core.ac.uk. <a href=\"https:\/\/core.ac.uk\/download\/pdf\/227450903.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Procrastination on Social Networks: Types and Triggers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sleep Foundation. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/sleep-hygiene\/revenge-bedtime-procrastination\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Revenge Bedtime Procrastination.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frontiers. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/articles\/10.3389\/fpsyg.2022.783570\/full\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Procrastination: Differentiating severe cases<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Online Library. Wiley. <a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1111\/ijsa.12048\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Procrastination&#8217;s Impact on the Workplace<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Darius Forous.<a href=\"https:\/\/dariusforoux.com\/procrastination-study\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> Procrastination Study<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Library of Medicine. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6042014\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Procrastination in Daily Working Life<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>APA. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/news\/press\/releases\/2010\/04\/procrastination#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Psychology of Procrastination<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NYTimes. <a href=\"https:\/\/bits.blogs.nytimes.com\/2007\/12\/20\/is-information-overload-a-650-billion-drag-on-the-economy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Is Information Overload a $650 Billion Drag on the Economy?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Library of Medicine. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6039828\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">General and Life-Domain Procrastination in Highly Educated Adults in Israel<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<p>[ratemypost]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you often put off work and miss deadlines? 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