Four in Five Uni Students Struggle With Procrastination, Here's How You Can Fix It

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We’ve all been there. Putting off the assignment until the night it’s due or dodging the study sesh to watch one more episode.

But here’s some bad news: procrastination is not good for us. It’s the silent killer of productivity, and it can have a serious effect on our mental health if it becomes a long-term habit.

The good news? You’re not alone. New research by Studiosity has found four in five uni students struggle with procrastination.

It’s the act of unnecessarily delaying something, despite knowing there will be negative consequences for doing so, and it’s a feeling a lot of us know a bit too well.

For one in three of those students who struggle with it, procrastination is triggered by feelings such as stress, anxiety, and loneliness.

Lockdowns and online learning haven’t helped the cause either.

Studiosity found it to be a contributing factor to students feeling isolated, increasing the likelihood of a negative procrastination cycle.

So, in short, intensifying poor mental health = not good for the noggin.

Mariam, a student from Swinburne University of Technology said: “Sometimes when there is too much pressure or stress, I feel so hopeless that I do not want to do anything but lay down and think for a long while about the purpose of why I am studying.”

Sadly, Mariam’s experience is a universal one.

To help you out, we’ve got some bonus good news... Here are some tips to help you combat procrastination, courtesy of Studiosity:

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