Putting off things we don’t want to do or don’t enjoy is common. The Cambridge Dictionary defines procrastination as ‘the act of delaying something that must be done, often because it is unpleasant or ...

You probably know the feeling. You have big ideas, high standards, and a packed schedule, but something still keeps you from moving forward. If you’re a female entrepreneur, perfectionism and ...

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.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. Sometimes staying up late doom scrolling or playing video ...

We define procrastination as not doing what needs to be done when we know we need to do it. But you already knew that, right? It feels to college students (and many of the rest of us) like a world of ...

Revenge Bedtime Procrastination is a psychological response to a lack of daytime autonomy. Chronic sleep delay is linked to cardiovascular disease and impaired cognitive function. Adults typically ...

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 ...

This post is part 1 of a new series, in which I explore some of our most problematic unhealthy habits, how they impact our lives, why they are so hard to shake, and how we can break the persistent ...

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 ...