I believe that the very first step to having a more productive life starts with a complete acknowledgement of the power that procrastination has over us. We praise the smoker and the alcoholic for ...

Procrastination can be the thief of progress and success. It can also be the source of stress in the last-minute shuffle it creates, and it can rob you of a sense of esteem that comes from ...

While writing this article, I have engaged in the following activities: checked Facebook more than 35 times, watched 10 totally unrelated YouTube clips and browsed BuzzFeed. And I can’t even count the ...

More than 80 percent of college students procrastinate when working on their assignments. But there are tips on dealing with the unproductive habit. Procrastination is often synonymous with laziness ...

“Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.” Procrastination—also known as, “Oh look ...

So much is made of mindfulness as a miracle cure or panacea for all things that ail us that I’m somewhat reluctant to add to the chorus of voices singing its praises. Yet the truth as I understand it ...

Discover the psychological drivers behind delayed sleep and learn actionable hygiene practices to restore circadian rhythms and cognitive function.

Many people procrastinate, some of us chronically, but why do we do that? Is there a way to counteract procrastination, and does this habit ever bring benefits? In this Special Feature, we explore the ...

Bad news: We’re biologically hardwired to procrastinate. Research shows we possess a limited amount of willpower that drains throughout the day, regardless of what we do. We can’t avoid ...