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Now, redo the exercise with a different twist. Instead of com-
paring the advantages of procrastination and stopping procrastina-
tion, flip this around and do an analysis of the disadvantages. What
are the short- and long-term disadvantages of procrastination and
the do-it-now approach?
Procrastination Analysis: Disadvantages

Short-Term Long-Term
Disadvantages of procrastination Disadvantages of procrastination

Disadvantages of doing it now! Disadvantages of doing it now!

This exercise can give you another perspective. The short- and
long-term disadvantages of procrastination are typically greater
than the benefits.

• Both short- and long-term disadvantages include similar
results. The longer-term consequences of repeated
procrastination cycles are the more ominous.
• A downside for procrastination is elevating specious relief
over long-term benefit.
• Persistent forms of procrastination elevate health risks.
• Omissions in the form of lost opportunities may be a silent
but pernicious result of procrastination.
• Delays in promoting productive activity can hinder self-
efficacy and negatively affect your self-concept.
• Procrastination that affects others can lead to disgust,
hostility, and a loss of credibility.
• Practice procrastination and you’ll get better at procras-
tinating.

The list of short- and long-term advantages from pursuing a
do-it-now approach is likely to be short. However, some people