We all have those habits we swear we’re going to quit… someday. Whether it’s mindless snacking, endless doomscrolling, or biting your nails down to nothing, breaking free can feel impossible. But here ...

We often mistake kicking the can down the road for laziness, berating ourselves for delaying unchecked boxes on our to-do lists. However, procrastination isn’t mere laziness. It actually buys us ...

Procrastination is unfortunately something that most of us are familiar with. We’ve either experienced it firsthand or observed it in others: our students, children, employees, spouses, and more. It’s ...

We have a natural tendency to distract ourselves from important or difficult tasks. So, how can we recognize our triggers and overcome procrastination? Negative emotions, like self-doubt, anxiety, ...

To stop procrastinating, break your work into smaller chunks so you can accomplish some each day. You can also make yourself a dedicated workspace free of distractions with a desk and a chair. Putting ...

Many people procrastinate, some of us chronically, but why do we do that? Is there a way to counteract procrastination, and does this habit ever bring benefits? In this Special Feature, we explore the ...

Dr. David Spiegel on the benefits of a highly focused state of mind. Apple Podcasts will only work on MacOS operating systems since Catalina. We do not support ...

Source: Imager courtesy of Pixabay. Free for commercial use. No attribution necessary. In my other recent post “Kicking the Procrastination Habit,” I explained what procrastination is and isn’t, and ...

Most productivity apps quietly log your bad habits without actually changing them. I focus here on tools that interrupt procrastination in real time, forcing decisions, reshaping routines, and ...