You Can Procrastinate Later—Here’s How to Get Things Done Now

We’re always procrastinating on something so learning how to neglect some things in order to focus on others is a vital skill.

If you’ve ever put off an important task by, say, alphabetizing your spice drawer, you know it wouldn’t be fair to describe yourself as lazy. After all, alphabetizing requires focus and effort — and hey, maybe you even went the extra mile to wipe down each bottle before putting it back.

Ask yourself, is all that wasted time really rewarding? And other tips from Charles Duhigg, who wrote the book on productivity.

The new science of why people procrastinate — and how to stop.

Can’t break a pattern of procrastination? Professor Fuschia Sirois explains the scientifically-backed ways to get back on task.

Are you a dreamer or a worrier?

A study shows that two actions may help in tackling procrastination — setting reminders and envisioning your future self.

The existential exhilaration of playing chicken with Time

Strategies we can use to ‘trick ourselves’ into getting started on projects that might feel onerous or overwhelming, but really need to get done.

Writers need a solid support system. That’s why I should wife up, have kids, and raise them perfectly. Then it’s book time, baby!