Is there any good in the science of delay? The pandemic world is looking at procrastination as a virtue in 2022! Pandemic procrastination has changed the way we tackle to-do lists, meet deadlines and deal with timelines!
Procrastination is the new recharging, and social scientists believe it is good for you. It can be a motivator and energy booster. Procrastination gets a bad rap and people who delay things are perceived as lazy. But used strategically with creative tasks, it can actually be beneficial. Says psychiatrist Nisha Khanna, "Procrastination is an emotional coping strategy it gives the brain space to cope. The delay in tasks gives a breather to the brain, it can motivate the procrastinator. Energy is the strongest takeaway of procrastination. Rushing to fulfil tasks takes the motivation out of the process, slowing it down makes it more creative. In the pandemic, most of us are holding back more than ever. Even small tasks seem harder than before to check off. Delaying is the new mood management."
A recent article by The Atlantic triggered a debate that procrastinating things can be a virtue. The well-being industry swears a little procrastination is good for you. Time management has become emotion management, there’s no guilt in putting off tasks. Says photographer Sarika Gangwal, "Being overtly disciplined brings lot of stress, procrastinating gives us more mind space to handle everything after our emotions have settled. In the corporate world of super efficiency, procrastination is seen as a professional liability. But as a photographer, I feel it puts me in control and gives better results."