PROCRASTINATION

Because of marathon-watching of a very gripping television series, I am eating my words and procrastinate writing much, although I really want to talk about it today.

Although most people associate the word with an undesirable trait, but actually procrastination may also be beneficial.  It lessens stress and forces one to rethink priorities.

At work, we are always being hounded by deadlines, and the more we procrastinate on daily tasks, the less able are we to meet deadlines.  Consequently, the less favourable will we be evaluated.

In the corporate world, people who always procrastinate tend to have a slower career growth.  But in the government service, I noticed that being able to finish tasks on time does not necessarily mean that one will climb the organizational ladder that fast.

Although it has been promoted in the business schools since time immemorial, and practiced rampantly in the career service, but promotions and recognitions are actually a result of people-orientation—the ability to get along well with everybody—first the bosses, then the co-workers, then the clients.

And I believe so is success in life too—like in the areas of relationships, friendships, marriage, and managing a family.  Being subjected to a harsh task master who is only focused on the results and delivering those results well may be good to a person’s self-esteem, but it is how much time we give to other people, how willingly we sacrifice our precious personal time and effort, that will last give a lasting impression to them.