Do you delay all of your assignments until the last minute?

 

Procrastination can overshadow a hidden strength, incubation! Now, what exactly is incubation? Everyone is familiar with the term procrastination but how do you identify whether you are a procrastinator or an incubator? Procrastinators and Incubators both put off their assignments and tasks until the last minute. What differentiates incubators from procrastinators, however, is that ultimately, the quality of work of an incubator is far superior to that of a procrastinator. Both are motivated by pressing deadlines but the work of a procrastinator is often of low quality or partially complete. 

 

An incubation period literally means development without displaying outward signs of it. A well-known example of incubation would be the development of chicken eggs before they hatch open. The incubation period of the COVID-19 can be as long as 14 days from being first exposed to it to displaying symptoms. This similar concept can be applied to incubators. The incubation period between receiving an assignment to actually working on it is the creative process of generating ideas and processing the information for incubators. Basically, Incubators just need more time to consider important ideas. They have the ability to subconsciously process ideas while doing other activities which is why incubation is confused with procrastination. 

 

If you are certain that your final work will be completed on time and will be of superior quality, you might be an Incubator! Understanding how you work and process information can aid you in maximizing your potential. If you have a curious mind, this idea is worth looking into.