Most of us have experienced it: a deadline approaches, the task is perfectly doable, yet instead of starting, we suddenly ...

A pesky “motivation brake” may control when we can be bothered to do something, and when we’d rather put it off.

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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, ...

Procrastination stems when the brain favors immediate comfort over future rewards. Kabir’s 15th-century verse reframes ...

It’s official — procrastination o’clock hits at 12:06 p.m. on a Monday, according to new research. From watching TV and movies (50%), to simply laying in bed (39%) or taking a nap (29%), a survey of 2 ...

Productive procrastination involves tricking the brain into thinking that you are doing lots of work Here’s what it means and ...

There’s nothing more uplifting than hearing about a world-shaking, life-enhancing new development. But science shouldn’t overlook the small stuff, or stop looking for new species of cute, fluffy ...