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

The tendency to put off tasks for "later" can have negative consequences so Dr. Sue Varma joins TODAY with tips to conquer ...

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

Procrastination, the tendency to unnecessarily delay or put off tasks even if this will have negative consequences, is a common behavior for many people. While occasionally delaying or putting off ...

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Revenge bedtime procrastination is when you intentionally put off going to sleep to do things you weren’t able to finish ...

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 ...

New research has discovered that a neural circuit may explain procrastination. Scientists were able to disrupt this connection using a drug. The study, led by Ken-ichi Amemori, a neuroscientist at ...

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 ...

For many adults, even the simplest actions can feel overwhelming. Sitting down to work, checking emails, or taking on a task ...

It often "goes under the radar" in adults, a psychiatrist told us.

Break free from procrastination with these proven strategies! Learn how to boost productivity, stay focused, and build habits ...