In a new study, researchers highlight the association between procrastination and higher levels of stress, as well as unhealthy lifestyles.
Are you a constant victim of procrastination? If you have an assignment to hand in and you’re reading this news, for example, it could already be a sign that you’re procrastinating — i.e. postponing or prolonging something important — and that’s not good. In fact, according to a study published in JAMA network openthis behavior may indicate health problems.
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Researchers have found an association between procrastination and higher levels of stress, unhealthy lifestyles, and delays in seeing a doctor for health issues. To arrive at this finding, the team surveyed 3,525 college students over the course of a year. Students with a higher tendency to procrastinate were compared to students with a lower tendency.
The comparison found that higher levels of procrastination correlated with slightly higher symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress. Students with higher levels of procrastination were also more likely to report crippling pain in the shoulders or arms (or both), worse sleep quality, more loneliness, and greater financial hardship.
The group noted no specific health outcomes strongly associated with procrastination, but the findings suggest that procrastination can lead to mental health problems, which already implies the importance of paying attention to this issue.
However, the good thing is that there are some techniques designed to help those who struggle with procrastination. This is the case of cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps the person break down long-term goals into short-term goals, manage distractions and stay focused on a task. So it’s worth seeking help if this is the case for you.
Source: JAMA network open, The conversation
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Camila Luna is a writer at Gossipify, where she covers the latest movies and television series. With a passion for all things entertainment, Camila brings her unique perspective to her writing and offers readers an inside look at the industry. Camila is a graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a degree in English and is also a avid movie watcher.
