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

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 ...

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

New research has discovered that a neural circuit may explain procrastination. Scientists were able to disrupt this ...

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

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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, ...

New research shows Americans lose more than 300 hours of sleep every year by staying up late on purpose. Here’s why it’s happening — and how people are trying to fix it in 2026.

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 ...

For many adults, even the simplest actions can feel overwhelming. Sitting down to work, checking emails, or taking on a task ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the ever-changing workforce and leadership. The definition of procrastination, according to Merriam-Webster, is to ...