Procrastination isn't about being lazy; it's about emotions. Understand the psychology behind why you delay tasks and learn ...

Normalize and accept the desire to procrastinate without feeling the need to act on it. Just because you don’t want to work ...

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, ...

Those ailments can include flus or colds, insomnia, digestive issues, and cardiovascular problems. That vulnerability to illness is likely due to the stress procrastination causes, Sirois added, and ...

Hey there, you goal-getter! If you're reading this, chances are you've had enough of procrastination's sneaky grip on your productivity. Well, fret no more. Get ready to banish excuses, unleash your ...

Procrastination can be a problem in our lives. It can hinder your ability to achieve the goals you set out for yourself. It can cause us to feel anxious if we wait until the last minute to work on an ...

"Just five more minutes of Minecraft first!" your child pleads as you remind them—for the third time—about the science project due tomorrow. Despite having two weeks to work on it, here you are again, ...

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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 ...