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, ...

Okay, so there’s only one thing you told yourself you have to do today. It’s already afternoon and you haven’t made a lick of progress on it. You’ve done all sorts of other things. You’ve even been ...

Most productivity apps quietly log your bad habits without actually changing them. I focus here on tools that interrupt ...

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 ...

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 ...

Clients often procrastinate because they imagine estate planning as a months-long ordeal involving endless paperwork, ...

The dream of writing a book burns brightly in many hearts. However, the path from inspiration to a finished manuscript can be fraught with a powerful enemy: procrastination. This article equips ...

Not in the mood. Not feeling it. Spring or summer fever, then winter blues. There’s always something more interesting to do. These are just a few of the ways you may find yourself putting work ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...