Can Procrastination be a Good Thing?

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Health Education

Grade(s)

7, 8

Overview

It seems like we’re always being told that procrastination is bad. Taking a closer look at why people procrastinate, though, it’s more complicated than it might seem. Many researchers would agree that procrastination can actually be helpful. Distractions provide the mind a break during which we can creatively think through problems. This video can be played during a lesson on personal behaviors and health care.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 7

HE19.7.2.1

Describe how family values and behaviors influence the health of adolescents.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 7

HE19.7.6.2

Describe changing abilities, priorities, and responsibilities that impact personal health goals.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 8

HE19.8.1.2

Analyze how the environment, family history, personal behaviors, and health care can affect individual healthful living.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 8

HE19.8.2.2

Examine ways the school and community encourage students to use appropriate life skills to improve health.

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

PBS

License Type

Custom

Accessibility

Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
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