how you procrastinate matters. Research suggests that those who engage in what is called active procrastination—the “wait until your brain kicks into gear” or “put off homework until the night before it’s due” form of procrastination—experience similar performance and outcomes as non-procrastinators. On the other hand, those who engage in passive procrastination—the “head in the sand” form where you avoid even thinking about The Thing—are more likely to experience negative outcomes such as poor grades, missed opportunities, and—I don’t remember what else.
