Procrastination isn’t laziness. It is overwhelm, avoidance, and the human brain trying to dodge discomfort. With tiny steps, ...

Why we procrastinate has less to do with willpower than with how flexibly our brains handle stress and discomfort - and the ...

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, ...

Editor's note: This column is part of 'Why Do We?' — a weekly video series hosted by culture expert Martin Lindstrom that untangles unique quirks of human behavior. Click here for the full series page ...

Admittedly, my interest in the research on procrastination is a bit one-sided — meaning that I don’t really care why other people procrastinate; I just want to know why I do it, and maybe other people ...

Episode 158: Hosts Scott Rada and Rick Kyte talk about the complex issue of procrastination and its ethical ramifications. The discussion explores the emotional and psychological reasons behind ...

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 ...

As the new year no longer feels new and we've resumed normal post-holiday routines, I couldn't help but wonder about resolutions. More specifically, why so many of us wait until the new year for the ...

Episode 158: Hosts Scott Rada and Rick Kyte talk about the complex issue of procrastination and its ethical ramifications. The discussion explores the emotional and psychological reasons behind ...

The dawn of a new year marks a fresh start and motivates many people to break bad habits. Some are easier to shake than others, however, and the tendency to procrastinate is among the stickiest.