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 ...

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 ...

Humans are by nature rational animals. Our ability to reason is supposedly what sets us apart from other animals, so it seems we ought to be incredibly reasonable, basing each action on deliberation ...

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 ...

I’ve noticed of late a trend in online conversations revolving around the concept of procrastination. Of course, this could just be ‘the algorithm’ feeding me such discourse given my relationship with ...

It’s not just tasks from your to-do list—you can procrastinate going to bed, too. Sleep procrastination might sound silly—after all, who would want to procrastinate something as lovely as sleep? But ...

This story is part of Businessweek’s Out of Office Special. Read more from the package here. I start out with the best of intentions. On the couch, the computer on my lap, I type a bit, then type a ...

On September 6, we celebrate Fight Procrastination Day. This is your chance to deal with your procrastination problems. To be fair, each of us has felt the powerful urge to defer a critical task.

Ever stayed up late binge-watching your favorite series even though you know you’ll be dead tired in the morning? You can probably relate to the concept of revenge bedtime procrastination. Essentially ...