The study looked at how being a perfectionist affects students' tendency to procrastinate. They found that students who strive for perfection in a healthy way are more motivated to achieve their goals, while those who are overly critical of themselves tend to procrastinate more. The researchers also discovered that the drive to achieve plays a role in how perfectionism relates to procrastination. In simple terms, wanting to do things perfectly can either motivate you to get things done or make you put them off.