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While procrastination may be seen as one of the biggest downfalls when it comes to productivity, there's actually another phenomenon that sits on the opposite end of the spectrum — and apparently it can be just as bad.
It's called 'precrastination', and it's the method of managing tasks by getting them done as soon as possible — usually before it even needs to be completed. Which kind of sounds like it should be a good thing... right?
"Putting off a task until the last second, whether at home, at university or work is called procrastination and this is something that is widely researched. However, there are also many people who prefer to complete their tasks immediately instead of postponing them. This is called 'precrastination'," psychologist Carly Dober from Enriching Lives Psychology told Mamamia.
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While it might sound like a positive thing, rushing to get tasks done as soon as possible — whether it be replying to emails or doing a load of washing before it builds up — according to experts, can be just as unhealthy.