调查显示,英国人每周17次拖延任务,往往因为无聊或分散注意力。
Brits procrastinate on tasks 17 times weekly, often due to boredom or distractions, survey reveals.
英国人平均每周推迟任务17次, 通常会推迟在线购物回购、账单支付和DIY项目等任务。
Brits delay tasks 17 times a week on average, often putting off tasks like online shopping returns, bill payments, and DIY projects.
对2,000名成年人进行的一项研究发现,33%的成年人由于分心而避免了工作,47%的成年人认为这些任务很无聊。
A study of 2,000 adults found that 33% avoid tasks due to distractions, and 47% find them boring.
心理学家艾玛肯尼(Emma Kenny)指出, 拖延既能增加耐心,
While 39% prefer last-minute completion, psychologist Emma Kenny notes that procrastination can enhance patience but also create stress.
约23%的人利用年假补足延迟的任务。
Some 23% use annual leave to catch up on delayed tasks.