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When epiphany strikes while distracted and dawdling

Lo and behold, there can be positives in procrastination

Vivien Ang
Published Fri, Dec 24, 2021 · 09:50 PM

    IT IS nearing the end of my workday, but my to-do list is nowhere near accomplished. I look on with dismay at items that have been languishing on the list for nearly a week, and heave a sigh.

    Procrastination has snuck up on me yet again.

    The word - which has stuck with me since school days - has a bad rap as it is seen to be synonymous with "laziness" and "delay".

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