Do you ever feel so overwhelmed with dreaded tasks that you do anything else instead of beginning them? Does it seem like you're running in place and not getting where you want to go? Instead of ...

Boosts motivation: Each “snack” or micro-task gives you a quick win. Those small wins add up, making you feel like you’ve accomplished something, says Thompson. That sense of accomplishment gives your ...

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, ...

(Annie Lane is off this week. The following column was previously published in 2021.) Dear Annie: This is in response to “Tired of Waiting,” whose husband will not stop procrastinating. One of the ...

Procrastination happens when you don’t feel motivated to complete a task, so you continue pushing it back for as long as possible. You may come up with excuses to wait on getting started. While ...

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 notice, and when my girlfriend and I took a vacation to ...

Procrastination can be a problem in our lives. It can hinder your ability to achieve the goals you set out for yourself. It can cause us to feel anxious if we wait until the last minute to work on an ...

Hey there, you goal-getter! If you're reading this, chances are you've had enough of procrastination's sneaky grip on your productivity. Well, fret no more. Get ready to banish excuses, unleash your ...