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

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

Procrastination, the tendency to unnecessarily delay or put off tasks even if this will have negative consequences, is a ...

If you’re stuck in what seems like an endless cycle of procrastination, guilt and chaos, you might be wondering, “Why am I so lazy?” or “Why can’t I just get myself together?” Despite that common ...

Editor's note: This column is part of 'Why Do We?' — a weekly video series hosted by culture expert Martin Lindstrom that untangles unique quirks of human behavior. Click here for the full series page ...

Let’s be honest. You’re probably reading this article while avoiding something else you should be doing right now. Don’t worry—the irony isn’t lost on me. An article about procrastination becoming yet ...

Sitting down to write this article, I was excited. I prepared: I did my research, made a cup of coffee and hit play on my concentration playlist. I opened the document to start writing. Three hours ...

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 ...

Putting off filing your taxes could cost you in a few different ways. Here are all the reasons why you shouldn't procrastinate completing this yearly chore.

There’s a famous saying that has made its way into meme status on T-shirts, coffee mugs and office decoration posters: “Procrastinators of the world, unite…tomorrow.” The inherent cheekiness of joking ...