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Above The Noise

Can Procrastination Be A Good Thing?

New research suggests that some people need to procrastinate in order to get things done.

Aired 03/09/2018

FromDigital Studios

Above The Noise

Can Procrastination Be A Good Thing?

Season 2 Episode 2 | 4m 35sVideo has Closed Captions

New research suggests that some people need to procrastinate in order to get things done.

It seems like we’re always being told that procrastination is bad. Taking a closer look at why people procrastinate, though, it’s more complicated than it might seem. While some psychologists argue that it is a bad behavior that needs to be addressed, others are less convinced. There’s new research that suggests that some people need to procrastinate in order to get things done.

Aired 03/09/2018

FromDigital Studios

Above The Noise

Can Procrastination Be A Good Thing?

Season 2 Episode 2 | 4m 35sVideo has Closed Captions

It seems like we’re always being told that procrastination is bad. Taking a closer look at why people procrastinate, though, it’s more complicated than it might seem. While some psychologists argue that it is a bad behavior that needs to be addressed, others are less convinced. There’s new research that suggests that some people need to procrastinate in order to get things done.

Aired 03/09/2018

FromDigital Studios

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