Whether you have a big presentation at work tomorrow and you’re only just getting started on your talking points an hour before, or you signed up to bake five batches of cheesecake-stuffed chocolate ...

We all do it. That report sits untouched while you suddenly develop an intense interest in organizing your sock drawer. The important email draft remains unfinished as you fall into a three-hour ...

Who amongst us hasn’t had the experience of knowing what we should do to feel better yet continuing to do the exact opposite? If you’re like most people, you probably have plenty of experience with ...

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 involves voluntarily delaying tasks despite expecting negative consequences. We've all experienced those moments when we find ourselves postponing tasks, giving in to distractions, and ...

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.

(CNN) — If you’re stuck in what seems like an endless cycle of procrastination, guilt and chaos, you might be wondering, “Why am I so lazy?” or “Why can’t I just get myself together?” Despite that ...

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