Procrastination doesn't have to be a source of shame, according to Anne-Laure Le Cunff, PhD. Instead, "get curious" about the problem.

Research shows that delaying important tasks is often driven by how the brain processes stress and threat—not by poor time ...

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 ...

A new psychology book reveals that procrastination and nail-biting aren't just bad habits — they're actually survival strategies your brain uses to protect you.

Most of us have experienced it: a deadline approaches, the task is perfectly doable, yet instead of starting, we suddenly feel compelled to tidy a drawer or reorganize the apps on our phone.

Annemieke Apergis-Schoute received funding from The Wellcome Trust for previous OCD research. Most of us have experienced it: a deadline approaches, the task is perfectly doable, yet instead of ...

Procrastination isn’t about time — it’s about emotion. Here’s how to work with your brain to navigate emotions and overcome procrastination. Procrastination is not a time management problem. Every act ...

Catherine Houlihan does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

Senior leaders navigate a relentless stream of priorities, decisions, and deadlines. Yet, even the most seasoned among us occasionally falter when confronted with tasks we’d rather avoid—whether it’s ...

STEAM. NOW INTO VIDEO GAMES. HOW ABOUT PODCASTS? THIS WEEK ON THE DYING TO ASK PODCAST, DEIRDRE FITZPATRICK IS DOING A DEEP DIVE INTO SOMETHING CALLED THE POMODORO METHOD. IT’S A PROCRASTINATOR’S BEST ...

A simple strategy can help students map out their assignments in manageable chunks so they can stay on top of their work. Long-term projects and assignments present a unique challenge for many ...