As a cognitive psychologist, nothing makes me happier than finding tools that actually facilitate real change in people. Explaining how to change is easy, and most of my patients will tell you they ...

Both Warren Buffett and Bill Gates have attributed their successes to one simple rule: focus. But, in a technology-driven society where instant gratification and multitasking are king -- and queen -- ...

We all have those habits we swear we’re going to quit… someday. Whether it’s mindless snacking, endless doomscrolling, or biting your nails down to nothing, breaking free can feel impossible. But here ...

Procrastination is unfortunately something that most of us are familiar with. We’ve either experienced it firsthand or observed it in others: our students, children, employees, spouses, and more. It’s ...

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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The worst procrastinators probably won’t be able to read this story. It’ll remind them of what they’re trying to avoid, psychologist Piers Steel says. Maybe they’re dragging their feet going to the ...

We all know the feeling. The email that sits unsent, the report that gets pushed to "tomorrow," the workout you'll "definitely start next Monday," or the project you're supposed to finish this weekend ...

Dr. David Spiegel on the benefits of a highly focused state of mind. Apple Podcasts will only work on MacOS operating systems since Catalina. We do not support ...