Results: Procrastination or precrastination?
Published on 04/12/2019
Most people are familiar with the concept of ''procrastination'', the tendency to keep delaying something that must be done. But researchers in productivity and time management have now started talking about ''precrastination'', meaning the completion of a task too quickly or too early, when taking more time would result in a better outcome.
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So, are you a procrastinator or precrastinator? Procrastinator, for sure
28%
683 votes
Precrastinator, for sure
8%
199 votes
Depends on the situation
39%
960 votes
Neither, I just work steadily no matter what
25%
605 votes
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If you have a difficult time keeping up with things to do, which type of tasks are the most annoying to you? (regardless of if you do them to get rid of them or if you keep putting them off) Paperworks - bills, registration forms, licences or passport renewals, filing your taxes, etc.
25%
623 votes
House chores - cooking, cleaning, fixing things around the house, etc.
41%
1000 votes
Social duties - Replying to emails, sending thank you notes and cards, RSVPs, calling a relative, etc.
18%
431 votes
Making appointments - Garage, dentist, yearly exam, finance advisor, etc.
26%
629 votes
Something big - Writing a book or thesis, buying a house, planning a wedding, etc.
13%
316 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
25 votes
Not Applicable
27%
664 votes
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How do you deal with your tendency to put things off? I use time management tools - schedules, planners, timers, etc.
12%
299 votes
I reward myself for accomplishing tasks / working efficently
16%
381 votes
I ask someone to monitor me / hold me accountable for meeting deadlines
5%
130 votes
I try to do a little bit of a dreadful tasks everyday no matter what
46%
1132 votes
Other (please specify)
2%
41 votes
Not Applicable
31%
752 votes
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