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Are You a Precrastinator? How Doing Things Too Soon Could Sabotage Your Success
Procrastination isn’t the only productivity trap. Learn why tackling tasks early might actually be holding you back
We all know the dangers of procrastination. Delaying tasks until the last minute results in stress, missed deadlines, and poor performance. But what if I told you there’s an equally harmful opposite? Meet precrastination — the urge to complete tasks as soon as possible, even when there’s no need to rush.
On the surface, precrastination might seem productive, even admirable. After all, doesn’t finishing things early reflect strong discipline and organization? But precrastination, while it might temporarily clear your to-do list, often drains your energy, impairs decision-making, and leads to suboptimal results. In some cases, it can be as harmful as procrastination, if not more.
Let’s explore how precrastination manifests in our everyday lives, why it can be damaging, and how you can strike a balance to improve both your productivity and well-being.
