Procrastination has elements of being an emotional problem (we procrastinate when we feel depressed, anxious, or bored), and a project management problem (we don't see a route to getting things done ...

In a recent interview for a British magazine, I was asked for three tips to reduce procrastination. Given that readers of this blog may not read the magazine, I thought I would share these tips here.

“I don’t know why I’m procrastinating on this.” I hear this constantly from people who are clearly motivated, clearly capable, but stuck on one important project. It’s been on their list for weeks.

Chronic procrastination is a familiar hurdle for professionals who want to optimize their productivity and achieve their goals. Procrastinating often leads to stress, missed opportunities and ...

The 24/7 availability of distractions in the modern work environment has made it more tempting than ever to procrastinate when it comes to getting important tasks done. And if you’re a procrastinator, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Procrastination affects many of us (Getty Images/iStockphoto) Can you only start a boring admin task once your house is clean? Do ...

As summer sets in, the thought of logging long hours at work seems especially unappealing. But with the right mindset, employees can stave off the temptation to procrastinate. Ninety-five percent of ...

It’s 11 p.m. on a Sunday night. You are hunched over your desk staring into the computer screen, and there it is: an assignment due at 11:59. You look at the clock — it just turned 11:01. You had all ...

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, ...

Set your “future self” up for success by removing productivity obstacles. By Jancee Dunn Is there a more postponable task than getting a Real ID driver’s license? I know I have to do it. I’ve made ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you are a procrastinator, you're not alone. Studies suggest more than 70% of Americans say they habitually procrastinate on ...