A growing understanding has emerged that procrastination is underpinned by emotional issues. The gist of this argument is generally that people who procrastinate have poor distress tolerance. When ...

I can’t believe that since 1989, when I finished my doctoral degree and graduated from Adelphi University in New York with a degree in Experimental-Personality psychology I continue to investigate 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 ...

(AP) – Do I want to do my taxes now? Why do some put off unpleasant tasks? Putting off a burdensome task – like doing our taxes – may seem like a universal trait, but new research suggests that people ...

There’s a famous saying that has made its way into meme status on T-shirts, coffee mugs and office decoration posters: “Procrastinators of the world, unite…tomorrow.” The inherent cheekiness of joking ...

Ever stayed up late binge-watching your favorite series even though you know you’ll be dead tired in the morning? You can probably relate to the concept of revenge bedtime procrastination. Essentially ...

Revenge bedtime procrastination (RBP) is when people choose to stay awake for some alone time. It's most common among people who are busy, stressed, or burned out from work or family. RBP is not a ...

Photo illustration by Slate. Photos by Getty Images Plus. I can’t remember the last time I did something before I absolutely had to. I don’t pay my bills until I get the second or third disconnection ...

Fear is one of the most powerful drivers of procrastination. Maybe you have to make a big decision, and have a lot to lose or gain from that decision. Maybe you have to have an adult conversation with ...