Patterns that look self-defeating often have a deeper logic, according to a new psychological analysis by Charlie Heriot-Maitland, a clinical psychologist whose work examines why people harm ...

A new psychology book reveals that procrastination and nail-biting aren't just bad habits — they're actually survival ...

You tell yourself you need a break and indulge in some smartphone surfing—then hear the little voice in your head saying, “Is this how grownups spend their time?” Yes, when they're feeling the mixture ...

Research reveals why the habit of chasing metrics might be making you anxious. Here’s what real productivity actually looks ...

You've heard it time and time again... "I love the whooshing sound deadlines make as they pass me by." Funny? Sure -- but it also encapsulates the essence of college life for many students. As a ...

Do you have the habit of postponing things that you have to do because it seems boring to you or you do not have interest in doing them, or are you in the habit of waiting to do the needful at the ...

Your ‘annoying’ habits and personality quirks might be superpowers in disguise. Here’s how you can harness them.

Every time you sit at your desk to get things done, you are slowed down by the demon called procrastination. It is a phenomenon everyone experiences at least on ...

Revenge bedtime procrastination was first named in 2020, referring to the act of staying up late to reclaim a sense of control over one's free time. Now, more people are struggling with the habit, and ...

Most people assume their “bad habits” reveal something unflattering about them: a lack of discipline, social maturity, or emotional strength. Typically, they’re viewed as evidence that someone isn’t ...