Discover the psychology behind procrastination and learn practical mental tricks to overcome it, boost focus, and start any ...

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, ...

In my previous post, "Procrastination Can Be a Good Skill to Have," I shared how putting things off often benefits people and that procrastination is not necessarily a “bad” trait. That said, a person ...

"Just five more minutes of Minecraft first!" your child pleads as you remind them—for the third time—about the science project due tomorrow. Despite having two weeks to work on it, here you are again, ...

You’re staring at a to-do list, knowing you should get started, but your mind keeps drifting. Hours slip by while you bounce between tabs, forgetting what you meant to do next. If you’ve ever wondered ...

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 ...