Most of us are not avoiding the work. We are avoiding the wave of emotion that arrives before the work, and learning to ...

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 ...

We all have theories about why people procrastinate. For example, a reporter told me space aliens plague humanity with procrastination. Where is the proof of that? A radio commentator kept insisting ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

We tend to treat procrastination as an enemy. The Lex Luther to our Superman, so to speak. We call it laziness, lack of discipline, or even a personal failing. So it’s not surprising productivity ...

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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 ...

Photo illustration by Slate. Photos by Getty Images Plus. I can’t remember the last time I did something before I absolutely had to. I don’t pay my bills until I get the second or third disconnection ...