Whether it’s a task at work or at home, we all procrastinate now and then. But why do we sometimes put off the things we know we have to do? “At times, we may be stressed, frustrated or simply not ...

Usually, when we think about procrastination, we think about delaying the hard, boring or unpleasant things in life — paying bills, doing laundry or meeting work deadlines. The bulk of scientific ...

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 ...

Procrastination has a way of creeping in when you least expect it. You sit down, ready to tackle your to-do list, but something stops you. Maybe it’s the feeling of being overwhelmed. Maybe it’s that ...

Orlando, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) --- People on average spend 55 days per year procrastinating, and 40% of adults say procrastinating causes them to lose money. Procrastination also costs businesses ...

We may fall into a “trap” of wanting something to feel special, which causes us to delay enjoying it now, research suggests. Usually, when we think about procrastination, we think about delaying the ...

Procrastination is a near-universal experience that most of us can relate to all too well. Whether it’s putting off a work task, delaying that important phone call, or avoiding the start of a project ...