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 ...

Most of us have had the experience of getting home at the end of a long day at work, taking care of the chores, being with family, and then realizing it is time for sleep. But what if you just don’t ...

Revenge bedtime procrastination is when someone intentionally puts off sleep to reclaim some personal time. Experts weigh in on why parents do it and how to stop. Medically reviewed by Jodi A. Mindell ...

Intentionally putting something off until later does not necessarily imply that tasks are not completed well and on time. People who delay yet never miss deadlines are just as likely to be successful ...

In his new book, Wait: The Art and Science of Delay, Frank Partnoy claims that when faced with a decision, we should assess how long we have to make it, and then wait until the last possible moment to ...

You’re staring at a to-do list, knowing you should get started, but your mind keeps drifting. Hours slip by while you bounce between tabs, forgetting what you meant to do next. If you’ve ever wondered ...

In the past year, I’ve made progress on addressing the root cause of my distraction. Here’s what works for me. It’s an average Wednesday afternoon—arguably my least favorite day of the week. I find ...

You probably know the feeling. You have big ideas, high standards, and a packed schedule, but something still keeps you from moving forward. If you’re a female entrepreneur, perfectionism and ...