Sep 29, 2025 · Key Takeaways Procrastination means putting off tasks until the last minute, despite knowing it will cause stress later. Breaking down tasks into small steps makes them easier to start …

Jul 25, 2022 · While persistent procrastination can lead to stress and lower performance, research shows intentional stalling may not always be bad. Sometimes, delaying a deadline may render a …

Feb 5, 2024 · Chronic procrastination is associated with poorer academic achievement, job performance, health-related behaviors, and general physical and psychological well-being.

Aug 7, 2025 · But neuroscientists and psychologists increasingly understand it as an issue of emotion regulation. When we procrastinate, it’s not because we don’t know what to do—it’s because we don’t …

Feb 16, 2026 · Procrastination negatively impacts productivity and success. Feeling unmotivated can lead to missed opportunities, which place setbacks in your future. Not only does procrastination …

Nov 23, 2025 · Discover what science says about whether procrastination is harmful and how it affects your brain, productivity, and well-being. Learn effective ways to overcome this habit.

Jun 30, 2025 · Their findings, published in a leading medical journal, suggest that procrastination isn’t just about missed deadlines. It’s linked to a web of mental, physical, and lifestyle challenges—from …

Fuschia Sirois, PhD, of Durham University, talks about why procrastination is an emotion regulation problem, not one of laziness or poor time management skills; how it can harm our mental and …

Oct 22, 2025 · Procrastination is when you put off a task or do other things instead of the work you need to complete. You can stop procrastinating by breaking large tasks into smaller steps and managing …

May 9, 2023 · The link between procrastination and struggles with self-regulation can play a role in substance abuse disorders or impulse control, suggesting that missing a deadline or rushing to finish …