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, ...

Why can't I just get out of my own way? Where are you procrastinating right now? Maybe the time is right to ask for the promotion. Or to set new boundaries. Or to turn in your resignation. What ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

Everyone is guilty of procrastination at some point, be it taking a 5 minute cigarette break, taking 15 minutes to go online shopping, or messaging on your phone from time to time. According to a ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Why do today what you can put off until tomorrow? If that’s your general philosophy, you just might be a procrastinator. While ...

Krista Krumina says she procrastinated for more than six hours each week. She found a TikTok that urged people to sit in an empty chair whenever they procrastinated. She tried this advice with her ...

When you find yourself doing anything other than what you should be doing, that’s procrastination. Of course you know the implications of procrastination all too well: the stress of throwing something ...