What time and day of the week do people procrastinate the most: lying down, scrolling through social networks, watching movies

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Even though the summer holidays and vacations are over, people still find time to get away from work or their daily responsibilities. 

A new survey shows that the most people procrastinate (put off important things) on Monday lunchtime.

According to the survey, 71% of American adults admit to regularly procrastinating. The study was conducted by the company Talker Research, writes StudyFinds.

A survey of 2,000 American adults found that when it comes to avoiding their work, they are distracted by more enjoyable activities. In particular, half of respondents watch TV shows and movies, and 42% scroll through social networks on their phones. Many simply lie in bed (39%) or take a nap (29%) to delay their responsibilities.

Researchers point out that social media is particularly popular: the average American spends nearly two and a half hours on these platforms every day, despite trying to limit consumption to just two hours. More worrying is the fact that 10% of respondents admitted to spending five to eight hours on social media, while 18% did not even try to limit their time on social media.

Despite its prevalence, procrastination is not without emotional consequences. A survey found that three out of four Americans feel guilty when they are distracted from work. However, this feeling of guilt is not enough to overcome the temptation of distraction.

The survey also highlighted the significant role of smartphones in procrastination. Half of the respondents agreed that their phone is very important, and 28% admitted that this gadget is usually the main reason why they don't get things done on time.

The survey also revealed some of the strategies Americans use to overcome procrastination. For example, one in three “gamifies” their agenda, and 30% reward themselves with a snack after completing a task. A quarter of respondents allow themselves a quick look at social networks after completing a task.

According to experts, some even approach the matter creatively: 19% arrange competitions with family members, and 14% pretend to participate in a game show. Interestingly, 70% of respondents found that they were able to cross more items off their to-do list when they worked alone rather than with the help of others.

The study found that 55% of Americans also admitted that they are more likely to procrastinate. business if hungry. This suggests that proper nutrition may play a role in combating procrastination.

Despite the widespread tendency to procrastinate, there is a positive side: 19% of respondents found that the tasks they put off always get done less time than expected. This insight may offer hope to those struggling with productivity, suggesting that the anticipation of a task may be worse than the task itself.