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 ...

Is it laziness? An annoying habit? A voluntary choice? Source: Lazy_Bear/Adobe Stock Images What comes to mind when you think of procrastination? Is it a sign of laziness? Just an annoying habit? Or ...

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 ...

Ever stayed up late binge-watching your favorite series even though you know you’ll be dead tired in the morning? You can probably relate to the concept of revenge bedtime procrastination. Essentially ...

Procrastination is more than poor time management. It signals emotional distress. Psychiatrist Dr. Neelesh Tiwari highlights ...

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, ...

Overcoming procrastination is something every entrepreneur must deal with sooner or later. While you can’t expect to fully banish procrastination from your life experience or business, you can become ...

Decisiveness is one of the most important qualities entrepreneurs need. Being decisive means being able to make decisions firmly and relatively quickly, rather than sitting on them indefinitely or ...

A company president had little tolerance for procrastination. In an effort to increase organizational efficiency, she hung up signs throughout the building that read, "DO IT NOW." Within 24 hours, her ...

I have always been a procrastinator. Regardless of how interested I am in the subject or how concerned I am about achieving a high grade, my natural tendency to procrastinate will always prevail.

It’s not just tasks from your to-do list—you can procrastinate going to bed, too. Sleep procrastination might sound silly—after all, who would want to procrastinate something as lovely as sleep? But ...