Research shows that delaying important tasks is often driven by how the brain processes stress and threat—not by poor time ...

We have a natural tendency to distract ourselves from important or difficult tasks. So, how can we recognize our triggers and overcome procrastination? Negative emotions, like self-doubt, anxiety, ...

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Procrastination can be the thief of progress and success. It can also be the source of stress in the last-minute shuffle it creates, and it can rob you of a sense of esteem that comes from ...

We tend to treat procrastination as an enemy. The Lex Luther to our Superman, so to speak. We call it laziness, lack of discipline, or even a personal failing. So it’s not surprising productivity ...

Procrastination in society is getting worse and scientists are finally getting around to figuring out how and why. Too many tempting diversions are to blame, but more on that later. After 10 years of ...

Sitting down to write this article, I was excited. I prepared: I did my research, made a cup of coffee and hit play on my concentration playlist. I opened the document to start writing. Three hours ...

John Perry’s classic Chronicle essay, “How to Procrastinate and Still Get Things Done,” is as delightful to read in 2024 as it was in its year of publication: 1996 — which, strangely enough, also ...

The word 'procrastination' has deep historical roots. It derives from the Latin 'procrastinare' – meaning 'to put off until tomorrow' – but is also derived from the ancient Greek word 'akrasia', which ...

There’s a famous saying that has made its way into meme status on T-shirts, coffee mugs and office decoration posters: “Procrastinators of the world, unite…tomorrow.” The inherent cheekiness of joking ...

Some zodiac signs are practically destined to procrastinate, whether it’s because they’re busy daydreaming, overthinking, or ...