We have a natural tendency to distract ourselves from important or difficult tasks. So, how can we recognize our triggers and overcome procrastination? Negative emotions, like self-doubt, anxiety, ...

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.

In the modern world, the pursuit of a well-deserved break from the daily grind has led to a peculiar phenomenon known as sleep revenge procrastination. Coined by the National Sleep Foundation, this ...

All of us experience procrastination once in a while. Whether it's scrolling the phone when you should be working on your ...

You look at the clock: It's 4:30 P.M. Your workday is nearly over, but your to-do list is nowhere near done. You look at it in horror as you realize there are items that have been on it for weeks, but ...

Most of us have had the experience of getting home at the end of a long day at work, taking care of the chores, being with family, and then realizing it is time for sleep. But what if you just don’t ...

In his new book, Wait: The Art and Science of Delay, Frank Partnoy claims that when faced with a decision, we should assess how long we have to make it, and then wait until the last possible moment to ...

Humans are by nature rational animals. Our ability to reason is supposedly what sets us apart from other animals, so it seems we ought to be incredibly reasonable, basing each action on deliberation ...

Revenge bedtime procrastination is when someone intentionally puts off sleep to reclaim some personal time. Experts weigh in on why parents do it and how to stop. Medically reviewed by Jodi A. Mindell ...

(CNN) — 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 ...

Most productivity apps quietly log your bad habits without actually changing them. I focus here on tools that interrupt ...