The Problem of Precrastination

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November 28, 2015 a project of ServiceSpace It's better to go slow in the the right direction than to go fast in the wrong direction. - Simon Sinek - The Problem of Precrastination We all know that habitually putting tasks off for a later time can be problematic. But what about getting tasks done more quickly than is necessary? Recent research out of Pennsylvania State University documents a phenomenon called "precastination," a tendency to hastily complete tasks in order to get them over with. This article recounts several studies that illuminate the problems with precastination and ways to counter them. { read more } Be The Change Take an important task you have to complete and break it into smaller pieces so you can spend enough time making sure you put your best into the work. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News Power of Place: Photos From Around the World The Girl Who Gets Gifts From Birds The Science of Forgiveness Stunning Images of the Power of Education Can You Teach People to Have Empathy? Resilience: The Opposite of Depression 19 Uplifting Photos That Capture The Human Spirit This Is Your Brain On Scarcity DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 165,450 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More