Procrastination doesn't have to be a source of shame, according to Anne-Laure Le Cunff, PhD. Instead, "get curious" about the problem.

Research shows that delaying important tasks is often driven by how the brain processes stress and threat—not by poor time ...

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 ...

While it’s possible to file your taxes months in advance, it’s commonplace to procrastinate and not get to the task until the last minute—increasing the chances of making mistakes and overpaying while ...

Please enable JavaScript to read this content. As autumn approaches people finish off vital DIY, get ready to start a new job or prepare for school. At least, they ...

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 ...

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 ...

As the new year no longer feels new and we've resumed normal post-holiday routines, I couldn't help but wonder about resolutions. More specifically, why so many of us wait until the new year for the ...