Procrastination isn’t laziness. It is overwhelm, avoidance, and the human brain trying to dodge discomfort. With tiny steps, ...

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, ...

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 ...

Procrastination happens when you don’t feel motivated to complete a task, so you continue pushing it back for as long as possible. You may come up with excuses to wait on getting started. While ...

You’re staring at a to-do list, knowing you should get started, but your mind keeps drifting. Hours slip by while you bounce ...

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 ...

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 ...

In the past year, I’ve made progress on addressing the root cause of my distraction. Here’s what works for me. It’s an average Wednesday afternoon—arguably my least favorite day of the week. I find ...

When we overcome procrastination, we cultivate free will. One of the greatest challenges I encounter in working as a performance coach is procrastination. All too often, it’s a challenge I encounter ...

"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, ...

There is no question that competing in triathlon requires a lot of planning, training, and mental preparation. The internet is filled with articles and advice. A quick Google search will provide ...

Usually, when we think about procrastination, we think about delaying the hard, boring or unpleasant things in life — paying bills, doing laundry or meeting work deadlines. The bulk of scientific ...