Everyone procrastinates. Everyone, at least once in a while, puts off something important. Everyone, some of the time, avoids doing the things they really want or need to do. And everyone who ...

All the way back in the 1930s, famed Harvard psychologist B.F. Skinner developed a unified theory of procrastination. You may recall Skinner’s name from psychology 101. He was the guy who bribed rats ...

<br>Thanks to e-mail, Twitter, Tumblr, YouTube, Facebook, and countless other modern-day distractions, it's easier than ever to find excuses to not be getting work done. But procrastination leads to ...

(CNN) -- You had every intention of starting that work report first thing Monday, but now, the deadline looms large. Sound familiar? You might have a problem with procrastination. "We procrastinate ...

Most people procrastinate from time to time, and 94 percent of us admit that putting off until tomorrow what we should do today harms our happiness (Steel, 2007). Procrastination leads to stress, ...

It was 6:30 on a raw, wet December morning, wrapped in mist and winter darkness. Josh made his way through the office, suppressing a yawn; I was already waiting for him. Josh, a newly minted biotech ...

BOSTON (Reuters) - If you are stuck in a cycle of procrastination, don't despair - a few simple steps can help you break out of the malaise, says Harvard Business Review. The Management Tip of the Day ...

Here’s how you can build productivity by setting realistic expectations, over-delivering when possible and embracing a positive mindset. Prioritize tasks by setting reminders, avoiding distractions ...

This neuroscience-backed method will help you pinpoint the exact cause of your procrastination so you can finally beat it. Maybe you watch cat videos. Or alphabetize your spice drawer. Or tick every ...