We all know the feeling: the existential dread of a boring task, looming deadline, or important presentation. Sometimes, no matter how hard you try, it feels impossible to get things done. In the face ...

Let’s look at how to substitute calmness for stress, reduce anxiety, and procrastinate less. We commonly use the words stress and anxiety to describe unpleasant feelings. There is a difference. When ...

Documents on desk stack up high waiting to be managed. Source: WeStudio/Shutterstock Have you ever procrastinated? Don’t worry – we all have. Procrastination is not laziness – it’s stress! Putting off ...

Everyone is told time and time again that stress is bad for you. Unchecked stress can lead to many physical health issues. The month of April is dedicated to stress awareness. How are you handling ...

My counseling clients often say things such as “I just can’t get things done. I’m so lazy!” or “I don’t know why I can’t get this done. It should be so easy!” Procrastination mystifies many people.

It’s time to lower the bar. Lower… no, keep going. There. Raise your hand if this sounds familiar: A swirling to-do list in your brain. A list so long that even the simplest task becomes overwhelming ...

The worst procrastinators probably won’t be able to read this story. It’ll remind them of what they’re trying to avoid, psychologist Piers Steel says. Maybe they’re dragging their feet going to the ...

While the phrases “revenge bedtime procrastination” or “sleep procrastination” are relatively new, the concept isn’t. If you sacrifice sleep to get some “me” time after a hectic day, you’re practicing ...