Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the ever-changing workforce and leadership. The definition of procrastination, according to Merriam-Webster, is to ...

As summer sets in, the thought of logging long hours at work seems especially unappealing. But with the right mindset, employees can stave off the temptation to procrastinate. Ninety-five percent of ...

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

The 5-second rule involves counting down from five and starting a task right away. It can be used for daily routines, work tasks, errands, or other activities you’re tempted to avoid. When used in a ...

It's easy to put things off until the last minute, but if you are having trouble with procrastinating, here are four ...

Every time you sit at your desk to get things done, you are slowed down by the demon called procrastination. It is a phenomenon everyone experiences at least on ...

Productive procrastination involves tricking the brain into thinking that you are doing lots of work Here’s what it means and ...

In the past year, I’ve made progress on addressing the root cause of my distraction. Here’s what works for me. It’s an average Wednesday afternoon—arguably my least favorite day of the week. I find ...

If you always put things off, are late for every meeting or appointment, and find yourself unable to get yourself organized, you’re probably already aware that you’re a procrastinator. Or perhaps ...

Although procrastination may indeed be human nature, this adversarial tendency greatly impedes the accomplishment of your professional and personal goals alike. In a course titled Overcoming ...

Whether it is putting off doing the laundry, paying your bills, or getting your shopping done, we all procrastinate. As students, the urge to procrastinate is even stronger when you’re surrounded by ...

Ever wish you had the discipline and concentration of a monk? Easily done, says secular monk Walter Gjergja, who practices discipline and concentration for a living. Gjergja, or Shi Xing Mi, is said ...