Procrastination may harm your health. Here’s what you can do

Scientists have linked procrastination to a panoply of poor outcomes. But there’s hope

A woman representing procrastination as he slumps against a desk with her head in her hand and a pile of colored pencils in front of her.

Scientists estimate that some 20 percent of adults are chronic procrastinators. A little self-compassion might help.

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The worst procrastinators probably won’t be able to read this story.