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

Despite the fact that summer vacations and holidays are over, people continue to find time to get away from work or their daily responsibilities. A new survey shows that people procrastinate (put off important tasks) the most on Monday afternoons.

According to the survey, 71% of American adults admit to regularly putting off tasks. The study was conducted by Talker Research, StudyFinds reports.

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

The researchers emphasize that social media is particularly popular: the average American spends nearly two and a half hours on these platforms every day, despite attempts to limit consumption to just two hours. More worryingly, 10% of respondents admitted to spending five to eight hours on social media, and 18% have not even tried to limit their time on social media.

Despite its prevalence, procrastination is not without emotional consequences. The 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 to procrastinate.

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 strategies Americans use to overcome procrastination. For example, every third person "gamifies" their agenda, and 30% reward themselves with a snack after completing a task. A quarter of respondents allow themselves a quick browse of social media after completing a task.

According to experts, some even get creative: 19% organize 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 when they are hungry. This suggests that proper nutrition can play a role in the fight against procrastination.

Despite the widespread tendency to procrastinate, there is a positive side: 19% of respondents found that the tasks they procrastinated always took less time than expected. This insight may give hope to those who struggle with productivity, suggesting that waiting for a task may be worse than the task itself.

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