In his new book, Wait: The Art and Science of Delay, Frank Partnoy claims that when faced with a decision, we should assess how long we have to make it, and then wait until the last possible moment to ...

Humans are by nature rational animals. Our ability to reason is supposedly what sets us apart from other animals, so it seems we ought to be incredibly reasonable, basing each action on deliberation ...

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Most of us have had the experience of getting home at the end of a long day at work, taking care of the chores, being with family, and then realizing it is time for sleep. But what if you just don’t ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. We all suffer from procrastination, which can negatively affect our productivity, relationships, and well-being. Procrastination is a ...

Some research from psychologists has challenged conventional thinking about procrastination, suggesting that it’s not a matter of willpower or focus. Mood and emotion regulation are the main culprits ...

When I mentioned to people that I was working on an article about procrastination, not a soul missed the opportunity to confide that he or she is truly a procrastinator. Could this be? Sure, this was ...

Decisiveness is one of the most important qualities entrepreneurs need. Being decisive means being able to make decisions firmly and relatively quickly, rather than sitting on them indefinitely or ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We all do it. That report sits untouched while you suddenly develop an intense interest in organizing your sock drawer. The ...

We tend to treat procrastination as an enemy. The Lex Luther to our Superman, so to speak. We call it laziness, lack of discipline, or even a personal failing. So it’s not surprising productivity ...