Why do writers procrastinate? Often, they chalk it up to a lack of discipline that can be overcome with willpower. In truth, many writers procrastinate not because they're lazy but because the task ...

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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, ...

Many writers cope with procrastination on a daily basis. It’s easy to let discomfort put you off from getting started. You may worry about an approaching deadline, or you may fear that you lack the ...

Procrastination is unfortunately something that most of us are familiar with. We’ve either experienced it firsthand or observed it in others: our students, children, employees, spouses, and more. It’s ...

In the commonly held view of procrastination, I failed to appropriately manage my time. Or maybe I was just lazy, unmotivated, distracted, or all of the above. But new research on the psychology of ...

Coming back from an excruciatingly short spring break can be difficult—especially if you have work to catch up on. In light of such a workload, Spectrum has compiled a list of excuses about why you’re ...

FEAR: An emotion for some folks sparking action, to address issues in front of them. Sometimes we call those persons “heroes,” since they seem to go into danger sites with fear focusing on something ...