Procrastination Is a Mood Problem You Can Solve

Procrastinating is linked to health and career problems—but there are things you can do to stop

Procrastinators don't just suffer poorer grades and lower incomes. They also eat more poorly, exercise less, and are more prone to disease. fizkes/Shitterstock

Do you ever beat yourself up for procrastinating? Maybe you need to write a big report for school or work but are doing your best to avoid it, all the while knowing deep down that you should just get on with it.

Unfortunately, telling yourself off won’t stop you from procrastinating again. In fact, it’s one of the worst things you can do. This matters because, as my research shows, procrastination isn’t just a time-sapper but is actually linked to other problems.