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Too Soon? A Little More Delay Might Have Been a Good Idea

Can an author successfully write a book that is both an apology and an apologia for procrastination?

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An Essential Self-Regulation Strategy

Unable to resist cravings, we believe we’re weak-willed and that more effort is required. It's not. The key is understanding how we mis-regulate, not under-regulate, ourselves.

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The Neural Signature of Procrastination

Using fMRI, researchers reveal brain differences related to action control and procrastination. Not surprisingly, it’s all about emotion.

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ADHD and Procrastination

An update on the most recent research exploring the relation between ADHD and procrastination.

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How Sleep and Self-Control Relate to Wasting Time at Work

Sleep quality is related to many important health outcomes, but this recent study shows that it’s also related to wasting time at work, at least for those low in self-control.

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Trying Versus Doing

Did you try to put on your pants this morning, or did you put on your pants?

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ADHD and Academic Procrastination: A Success Story

Although ADHD in children is typically associated with academic difficulties and procrastination, there is hope! Here's a success story and the strategies that made a difference.

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Precrastination, Revisited

As the CEO—Chief Excrement Officer—around our farm, I’ve learned something about the notion of precrastination and how it relates to procrastination.

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Do Neurotic Extraverts Procrastinate More?

Emotionally intense people can swing between highly positive and highly negative emotions. Does this affect procrastination? I think it does.

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I'll Feel More Like It Tomorrow

Sticking to our exercise intentions is tough. Too often our present self puts off the workout, believing that our future self is more motivated. Here's why.

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The Dominance Of Emotions In Our Lives

People spend a lot of time thinking, believing that reason rules. However, if you want to understand the human condition, emotion should be your focus.

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Procrastination: Motivation Deficit vs. Regulation Failure

Is your procrastination a problem with selecting the wrong goals – a lack of intrinsic interest – or is it a problem with self-regulation?

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A Volitional Resource to Defeat Procrastination: Meaning

Not able to get stuff done? Procrastinating? Finding more meaning in your tasks and life may help you get going.

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Do To-Do Lists Work?

Our recent study revealed lower procrastination with to-do list use, but it depends on list type and personality.

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Negative Emotions Today Predict Procrastination Tomorrow

New research demonstrates that how we feel today predicts procrastination tomorrow, but adaptive strategies could help increase productivity.

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The Coronavirus and Travel Procrastination

As my wife contemplates travel for work and holidays, she’s suffering from what she calls “corona-astinating.” Is it procrastination or a wise delay?

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COVID-19 and Fear in Our Children

Is the fear of others a potential effect of COVID-19 physical distancing and social isolation? Many parents are worried about their children’s development.

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How Mindfulness Can Reduce Procrastination

Our minds have never been so distracted and procrastination so problematic as in this digital age. Fortunately, the solution is only a breath away. Let’s simply begin again.

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"Wash Your Bowl": Insight on Procrastination From a Koan

Here’s what I think is the most important insight about procrastination. It changed my life.

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Resistance Can Control Us

Our thoughts can be our own worst enemy when it comes to goal pursuit. We think of many reasons not to act as we intended. How can we escape?

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