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?
View ArticleAn 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.
View ArticleThe Neural Signature of Procrastination
Using fMRI, researchers reveal brain differences related to action control and procrastination. Not surprisingly, it’s all about emotion.
View ArticleADHD and Procrastination
An update on the most recent research exploring the relation between ADHD and procrastination.
View ArticleHow 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.
View ArticleTrying Versus Doing
Did you try to put on your pants this morning, or did you put on your pants?
View ArticleADHD 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.
View ArticlePrecrastination, 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.
View ArticleDo Neurotic Extraverts Procrastinate More?
Emotionally intense people can swing between highly positive and highly negative emotions. Does this affect procrastination? I think it does.
View ArticleI'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.
View ArticleThe 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.
View ArticleProcrastination: 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?
View ArticleA 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.
View ArticleDo To-Do Lists Work?
Our recent study revealed lower procrastination with to-do list use, but it depends on list type and personality.
View ArticleNegative Emotions Today Predict Procrastination Tomorrow
New research demonstrates that how we feel today predicts procrastination tomorrow, but adaptive strategies could help increase productivity.
View ArticleThe 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?
View ArticleCOVID-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.
View ArticleHow 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.
View Article"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.
View ArticleResistance 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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