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

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, ...

Recent research shows 88% of workers procrastinate 60+ minutes daily on the job, which can ultimately cost the US economy an estimated $70 billion per year. It can personally cost us as well. A report ...

To stop procrastinating, break your work into smaller chunks so you can accomplish some each day. You can also make yourself a dedicated workspace free of distractions with a desk and a chair. Putting ...

Procrastination happens when you don’t feel motivated to complete a task, so you continue pushing it back for as long as possible. You may come up with excuses to wait on getting started. While ...

Procrastination can be a problem in our lives. It can hinder your ability to achieve the goals you set out for yourself. It can cause us to feel anxious if we wait until the last minute to work on an ...

(CNN) -- You had every intention of starting that work report first thing Monday, but now, the deadline looms large. Sound familiar? You might have a problem with procrastination. "We procrastinate ...

Picture yourself in line at the grocery store at the end of the day, when everyone is stopping in to pick up something for dinner. The line is moving slowly. A dad and his little kid are two feet in ...

You have a big test or project looming, but can’t seem to force yourself to prepare for it at all. You’ll even do other things—like clean your room or call your family—that you normally hate, just to ...

Procrastination is a near-universal experience that most of us can relate to all too well. Whether it’s putting off a work task, delaying that important phone call, or avoiding the start of a project ...

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 ...