Why early isn't always better: the hidden drawbacks of precrastination

Shamsudin, Azlina and Adenan, Nur Dalila and Ngah, Nazlin Emieza and Abdol Ghapar, Marha (2024) Why early isn't always better: the hidden drawbacks of precrastination. Bulletin. Fakulti Pengurusan Perniagaan, UiTM Terengganu.
Abstract

When a task comes up on your to-do list, do you usually jump right into finishing it? Although it may seem efficient to do tasks ahead of time, this tendency, referred to as precrastination, can really have negative consequences. Precrastination refers to the act of completing a task or activity ahead of time, often resulting in additional costs or effort (Sauerberger, 2019). It is the desire to finish things quickly just to get them off your pLate, frequently at the price of effectiveness and quality Being overly eager to get things done can result in unnecessary stress, missed chances, and ignored details in our fast-paced world. This articLe discusses the hidden downsides of precrastination and the reasons why completing tasks ahead of time is not always good.

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