September 6, 2002
A Million Tomorrows
Students who procrastinate have more to contend with than just bad grades.
They are also likely to have unhealthy patterns of sleep, diet, and exercise, according to a study presented at last month's annual meeting of the American Psychological Association.
Procrastination is closely linked, the study found, to "avoidant coping styles" -- the tendency to neglect, rather than confront, problems that cause anxiety. The study of 374 undergraduates was conducted by Fuschia M.
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