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Procrastination can help you focus better from "summary" of The Art of Procrastination by John Perry
When we think of procrastination, we usually associate it with negative connotations. However, what if I told you that procrastination can actually be a helpful tool in improving focus? It may sound counterintuitive, but in my book, I delve into the idea that procrastination can lead to better concentration and productivity. When we procrastinate, we often engage in what I like to call "structured procrastination. " This means that while we may be avoiding a particular task, we are still getting other things done. By completing these smaller, less pressing tasks, we are actually priming our minds to tackle the more important ones later on. This allows us to clear our mental clutter and focus better on the task at hand. Moreover, procrastination can serve as a form of incubation for our thoughts. When we step away from a problem or task for a while, our brains continue to work on it in the background. This can lead to new insights and perspectives that we may not have come up with if we had forced ourselves to concentrate on it immediately. In this way, procrastination can actually enhance our creativity and problem-solving abilities. Another benefit of procrastination is that it gives us a sense of urgency. When we know that time is running out, we are more likely to buckle down and focus on the task at hand. This can lead to a state of heightened concentration and productivity that we may not have achieved if we had started the task earlier.- While procrastination is often seen as a hindrance to productivity, it can actually be a valuable tool in helping us focus better. By engaging in structured procrastination, allowing for mental incubation, and creating a sense of urgency, we can harness the power of procrastination to improve our concentration and productivity. So, next time you find yourself putting off a task, remember that procrastination may just be the key to helping you focus better in the long run.
