Think procrastination hurts? Harvard says you can use it to ace your exams

For students, exams are often a period of anxiety and long study hours. Conventional wisdom views procrastination as a barrier to success, a habit that reduces focus and productivity. Yet research backed by Harvard University suggests a different perspective. Adam Grant, professor of management and psychology at the Wharton School, has found that procrastination can, in certain cases, improve creativity and problem-solving. By delaying tasks strategically, students can use their natural cognitive processes to develop more original solutions.

Think procrastination hurts? Harvard says you can use it to ace your exams
For students, exams are often a period of anxiety and long study hours. Conventional wisdom views procrastination as a barrier to success, a habit that reduces focus and productivity. Yet research backed by Harvard University suggests a different perspective. Adam Grant, professor of management and psychology at the Wharton School, has found that procrastination can, in certain cases, improve creativity and problem-solving. By delaying tasks strategically, students can use their natural cognitive processes to develop more original solutions.