Some research from psychologists has challenged conventional thinking about procrastination, suggesting that it’s not a matter of willpower or focus. Mood and emotion regulation are the main culprits ...

From time to time, everybody leaves a task lingering on their to-do list for a few hours — or days, or weeks — too long.

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Episode 158: Hosts Scott Rada and Rick Kyte talk about the complex issue of procrastination and its ethical ramifications. The discussion explores the emotional and psychological reasons behind ...

Learn more about procrastination, the emotions we feel about it, and how we can trick our minds into not delaying tasks.

Many of us struggle with procrastination. With the lure of social media and the siren song of so many distractions on our devices, it’s understandable. But procrastinating can be one of the most ...

While it’s possible to file your taxes months in advance, it’s commonplace to procrastinate and not get to the task until the last minute—increasing the chances of making mistakes and overpaying while ...

Procrastination is a near-universal experience that most of us can relate to all too well. Whether it’s putting off a work task, delaying that important phone call, or avoiding the start of a project ...

The dawn of a new year marks a fresh start and motivates many people to break bad habits. Some are easier to shake than others, however, and the tendency to procrastinate is among the stickiest.

Whether it’s a task at work or at home, we all procrastinate now and then. But why do we sometimes put off the things we know we have to do? “At times, we may be stressed, frustrated or simply not ...