Think procrastination hurts? Harvard says you can use it to ace your exams
For students, exams are often a period of anxiety and long study hours. Conventional wisdom views procrastination as a barrier to success, a habit that reduces focus and productivity. Yet research backed by Harvard University suggests a different perspective. Adam Grant, professor of management and psychology at the Wharton School, has found that procrastination can, in certain cases, improve creativity and problem-solving. By delaying tasks strategically, students can use their natural cognitive processes to develop more original solutions.
For students, exams are often a period of anxiety and long study hours. Conventional wisdom views procrastination as a barrier to success, a habit that reduces focus and productivity. Yet research backed by Harvard University suggests a different perspective. Adam Grant, professor of management and psychology at the Wharton School, has found that procrastination can, in certain cases, improve creativity and problem-solving. By delaying tasks strategically, students can use their natural cognitive processes to develop more original solutions.
