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, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ‘Once someone starts procrastinating, then you start having all these thoughts about, ‘Why can’t I get going?’ That actually makes ...

Procrastination refers to the avoidance of any task or its deferral to a later, often unspecified, time. For example, you may well know that you need to pay your tax bill or mail your passport ...

In his new book, Wait: The Art and Science of Delay, Frank Partnoy claims that when faced with a decision, we should assess how long we have to make it, and then wait until the last possible moment to ...

Most of us have had the experience of getting home at the end of a long day at work, taking care of the chores, being with family, and then realizing it is time for sleep. But what if you just don’t ...

Ever found yourself scrolling through your phone, watching just one more episode, or cleaning the house instead of tackling that big project due tomorrow? You’re not alone. Procrastination is a ...

Humans are by nature rational animals. Our ability to reason is supposedly what sets us apart from other animals, so it seems we ought to be incredibly reasonable, basing each action on deliberation ...

Research shows that delaying important tasks is often driven by how the brain processes stress and threat—not by poor time management or lack of discipline. Behaviors like procrastination and ...

You’re staring at a to-do list, knowing you should get started, but your mind keeps drifting. Hours slip by while you bounce between tabs, forgetting what you meant to do next. If you’ve ever wondered ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We all do it. That report sits untouched while you suddenly develop an intense interest in organizing your sock drawer. The ...

I'm lucky enough to be teaching at a university in my first year. I started this second semester with open-ended questions such as: "Are there anythings you'd like to talk about in this methodology ...