By definition, procrastination is the act or habit of putting off or delaying something, and it is a problem that has been increasing rapidly amongst many in recent years. A common misconception in society today is that procrastination is all in the head, and doesn’t impact a person’s physical health. On the contrary, the habit of procrastination is linked with causing many …show more content…
Procrastinators have a tendency to become depressed and more prone to angry outbursts. Depression and Procrastination, written by Timothy A. Pychyl, says, “...scores on the measure of depression were significantly correlated with scores on the measure of procrastination,” and, “...the more depressed we are, the more we report procrastination, and vice versa.” Not surprisingly, two of the most commonly reported mental health issues are directly related. The more a person procrastinates, the more likely they are to become depressed, because they are struggling to accomplish anything fulfilling. A personal interview with a classmate, Sarah Skilling, also proved this claim. She said, “When I procrastinate, I notice an increase in crabby moods, negative attitudes, and I find myself crying more