Procrastination is a growing problem

zekrahminator · Jan 13, 2007

A study spanning over 10 years has figured out that procrastination is on the rise. The problems with this aren't very hard to figure out. If people are constantly distracting themselves from what needs to get done, then not only does the procrastinated project seem rushed and of poor quality, but procrastinators are making themselves fatter, more stressed, and poorer. The problems with procrastination aren't just on a personal scale. People who procrastinate on their taxes are estimated lose an estimated $400 a year. Professor Steel, who helped conduct the study, claims "That stupid game Minesweeper -- that probably has cost billions of dollars for the whole society." While some people would ask why people procrastinate in the first place, the real question should be "why not?", as distractions are as close as the start menu on most home and office computers. Over 26% of Americans admit to being chronic procrastinators.

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Random Murderer · Jan 13, 2007

i'll reply later.

Taz100420 · Jan 13, 2007

I admit it, Im one.................. :rolleyes:

cdawall · Jan 13, 2007

really it took ten years to figure that out someone was procrastinating

Canuto · Jan 13, 2007

I,unfortunately, am one...

WarEagleAU · Jan 13, 2007

They were procrastinating on the study of procrastination....haha....."never put off tomorrow what you can accomplish today!" one of my favorite sayings.

JC316 · Jan 13, 2007

Well, I am kinda one, not near as bad as some people I know. In fact, I need to work out, I hav been putting it off for a few days........

Lazzer408 · Jan 13, 2007

Random Murderer said:
i'll reply later.

LOL

Lazzer408 · Jan 13, 2007

WarEagleAU said:
They were procrastinating on the study of procrastination....haha....."never put off tomorrow what you can accomplish today!" one of my favorite sayings.

Or 10 years later.

xylomn · Jan 14, 2007

Well I'm usually one but I got promoted at work today so I guess I'm not just right now lol

SK-1 · Jan 14, 2007

New years resolution, I will stop putting things off ,...starting tomorrow! :laugh:

newtekie1 · Jan 14, 2007

I'll read this artical later.

Batou1986 · Jan 14, 2007

#1 Reason for Procrastination

Random Murderer · Jan 14, 2007

Batou1986 said:

Keiki · Jan 14, 2007

I second this study, there's no way to stop... NO WAY!

Jonnycat · Jan 14, 2007

Using the word, "procrastination" is just another way the man is keeping us down.

HookeyStreet · Jan 14, 2007

Jonnycat said:
Using the word, "procrastination" is just another way the man is keeping us down.

Yeah I prefer the term 'lazy bastard' :roll:

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Procrastination is a growing problem

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where the hell are my stars

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