Not taking active measures to rein in the self-sabotage during the formative years of early adulthood can have repercussions ...

Procrastination doesn't have to be a source of shame, according to Anne-Laure Le Cunff, PhD. Instead, "get curious" about the problem.

Research shows that delaying important tasks is often driven by how the brain processes stress and threat—not by poor time ...

Procrastination, the tendency to unnecessarily delay or put off tasks even if this will have negative consequences, is a common behavior for many people. While occasionally delaying or putting off ...

The tendency to put off tasks for "later" can have negative consequences so Dr. Sue Varma joins TODAY with tips to conquer ...

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, ...

Many people think they’re just “night owls,” but experts say the real reason you delay sleep could be a deeper emotional response to daily stress and lack of personal time.

The common thread here is simple: stop thinking, start doing. Procrastination thrives in the gap between intention and action. It feeds on perfectionism, fear of incompetence, and the comfortable ...

Revenge bedtime procrastination is when you intentionally put off going to sleep to do things you weren’t able to finish ...

While those who are on time tend to be respectful and organized, people who are usually 10 minutes late to everything almost ...

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Why you keep putting things off—and what to do about it ...