Welcome to today’s episode: five unexpected benefits of procrastination. Often seen as a vice, procrastination can actually boost your performance. As Fast Company notes, “If you procrastinate but ultimately complete your tasks on time, you can experience some positive effects of procrastination.”

First, procrastination gives you time to reflect. Instead of jumping in, you can sharpen your thinking and explore all angles. Second, it helps you clear your decks—tackling quick tasks like emails or laundry frees your mind for the big project. Third, it creates a healthy sense of urgency, transforming an important task into an urgent one and spurring you into action. Fourth, you gain time to gather input—research, ask experts, or seek advice. Finally, it gives you space to get inspired. Step away, take a walk, and spark fresh ideas.

Just remember: “Constructive procrastination doesn’t have to be an oxymoron.” Keep deadlines in sight, and use a bit of pressure to unlock procrastination’s hidden perks.
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