Contrary to popular opinion, procrastination is a valid strategy that can help us access our motivation and our creativity.

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 ...

All of us experience procrastination once in a while. Whether it's scrolling the phone when you should be working on your ...

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 ...

This story is part of Businessweek’s Out of Office Special. Read more from the package here. I start out with the best of intentions. On the couch, the computer on my lap, I type a bit, then type a ...

We all do it. That report sits untouched while you suddenly develop an intense interest in organizing your sock drawer. The important email draft remains unfinished as you fall into a three-hour ...

Most productivity apps quietly log your bad habits without actually changing them. I focus here on tools that interrupt ...

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 ...