Well it took until March, but we finally kicked off National Procrastination Week. National Procrastination Week – March 4-10, 2024 https://nationaltoday.com/national-procrastination-week/ National Procrastination Week takes place during the first two weeks of March every year and is from March 4 to 10 this year. However, to really get into the mood of the observance, the date may be shifted to a later week. While some procrastinate more than others, everyone has indeed done this at one point or the other in their lives. Often, we find the need to sacrifice one task for another, and this might leave us dissatisfied. Thus, on this special holiday, we bring things into perspective while making the right sacrifices, laying more emphasis on our mental well-being. History of National Procrastination Week National Procrastination Week has been observed in the first or second week of March, since 2008. In the spirit of procrastination, the date is flexible and the holiday could be postponed until a later date. National Procrastination Week was born out of the idea that we should have one week to enjoy the things that we have put off for a long time. It is a time for loosening up and stress-free exercise. Procrastination is derived from the Latin words ‘pro,’ meaning ‘forward,’ and ‘crastinus,’ meaning ‘tomorrow.’ Procrastination is the act of putting off a job, mostly something important, till a later time — And it is usually painted negatively. National Procrastination Week, however, is a time to help procrastinators arrange their schedule in such a way that they can enjoy a week to delay those important things they usually have to do. These are then picked up again after the holiday when important work is resumed. The weeks leading to the holiday are devoted to regular tasks and focus on the most important activities, while the week of the holiday provides an opportunity to relax, ease off and engage in leisurely pursuits that aren’t a necessity. These may include exercising, reading, hiking, and hanging out with friends and family. It could be any of the things that are not that serious. It must also be noted that this holiday does not support laziness in any way. Rather, it helps to keep procrastinators organized, making them carry out important work now so they can enjoy the week. (More at above url)