Is Procrastination always a Bad Thing?

Is Procrastination Always a Bad Thing?

We often hear that procrastination is the enemy of productivity, but what if it’s sometimes a hidden form of self-care?

I once experienced constant migraines due to a high workload. Interestingly, when I went home to rest, the headache would disappear, only to return the next morning at work when I faced deadlines and incomplete tasks. This made me realize that sometimes, our bodies use procrastination as a way to slow us down and protect us from burnout.

Maybe putting off tasks isn’t always about laziness—it could be a sign that we need rest, a mental reset, or a better approach.

Have you ever experienced procrastination in a way that actually helped you? Let’s challenge the usual narrative—when do you think procrastination is actually useful?