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Procrastination Is My Writing Superpower
And here’s how you can make it yours
Most people think of procrastination as a bad habit that should be overcome.
I’m not most people.
The truth is, there are some benefits to procrastination that can be helpful for writers.
Understand that writing is a process, and sometimes the pressure to do well right away can produce worse results. Taking your time and letting yourself procrastinate helps you develop better ideas and write more productively because you’re taking as long as you want. Sometimes it’s important to step away from something for a little while.
But first, let’s define that misunderstood “P” word.
What is procrastination, and why do we do it
Procrastination is the act of delaying or postponing something that needs to be done. Some folks just call it being lazy.
However, there are some benefits to procrastination that can be helpful for writers.
By letting yourself procrastinate, you give your mind time to think of new ideas.
Instead of worrying about the work you need to be doing, you’re able to simply relax for a while and let your subconscious come up with some brilliant…
