Readers of this blog will certainly know that I understand procrastination to be a problem of self-regulation. In fact, in the research literature, procrastination is seen as the quintessential ...

Two academic researchers and lecturers discuss the many factors that boost short- and long-term motivation and how to get yourself started when procrastination threatens. October 10, 2025 Motivation ...

Working out which types of procrastinators we are is crucial to overcoming a problem that harms our finances, health and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a therapist, executive coach and author. As a therapist and executive coach, motivation is a common topic that enters my ...

Psychology suggests that people who repeatedly say, "I'll do it tomorrow," are often influenced by a combination of emotional ...

I often teach a course on behavior change in the workplace, and when I do, I start by asking people what behavior they want to change. Often people tell me they want to stop procrastinating. While I ...

For a long time, I thought I had a motivation problem. I downloaded productivity apps, set reminders, planned my days carefully, and promised myself I would “start in five minutes.” Somehow, those ...

There are nine types of procrastinator - which one are you? - Knowing what type of procrastinator you are can help you stop ...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Need a fresh start? In today’s Monday Motivation, most of us have a list to focus on. We’re building momentum with the 10-minute rule to break procrastination. I couldn't afford ...