Quit Procrastinating! It Could Save Your Life
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iStock/Thinkstock(SHERBROOKE, Quebec) — Don’t put stuff off until tomorrow that you can do today, especially since your life might depend on it.
According to one study, people who tend to procrastinate are at greater risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and hypertension, two conditions that can shorten one’s life.
Participants in research conducted at Bishop University in Canada filled out questionnaires prepared by the psychology department that delved into their personality, health and the way they cope with stress.
Generally speaking, people who were older, less educated and were habitual procrastinators are more prone to CVD and high blood pressure.
While the researchers didn’t establish a definitive link between procrastination and serious diseases, it’s presumed that people who don’t get around to doing things right away add more stress to their lives when they finally do.
Another theory is that they also delay healthy habits such as eating right, exercise and quitting smoking.
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