The common thread here is simple: stop thinking, start doing. Procrastination thrives in the gap between intention and action. It feeds on perfectionism, fear of incompetence, and the comfortable ...

It’s 11 p.m. on a Sunday night. You are hunched over your desk staring into the computer screen, and there it is: an assignment due at 11:59. You look at the clock — it just turned 11:01. You had all ...

Procrastination is described as the act of deferring, delaying or even post-posting tasks, despite the obvious awareness of possible negative outcomes or consequences, while opting to focus on less ...

A Lake Superior College professor has published a book with tips for young adults and college students to quit procrastinating. “Stop Stalling” is chock-full of practical advice for students. Jane ...

While it's almost impossible to completely eliminate procrastination in our lives, we can limit the number of times we procrastinate. We're all caught in the web of procrastination once in a while.

Everyone's guilty of procrastinating sometimes—even the ancient Greeks and Romans did it. That said, it's one thing to put off a task for a little while. It's another to chronically avoid doing things ...

This story is from The Pulse, a weekly health and science podcast. Find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Procrastination is a common behavior many people struggle with ...

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, ...

As summer sets in, the thought of logging long hours at work seems especially unappealing. But with the right mindset, employees can stave off the temptation to procrastinate. Ninety-five percent of ...

You won’t hear many people complain about not devoting enough time to TV, video games, naps, or eating junk food. But when it comes to math homework, household chores, or updating the resume, it can ...

Procrastination is not just being lazy; it is a deeply rooted habit that is difficult to overcome. Procrastination is no small matter. It can lead to demotivation, dissatisfaction with work, despair, ...

Faced with a thousand and one things to do, it is not unusual for many advisors to put off for tomorrow what they can do today. But as many successful people know, procrastination left unchecked can ...