University students say procrastination is biggest threat to their academic performance More than half of US students surveyed said the problem damaged their ability to do academic work, study finds The Guardian - UK · Oct 8
Psychology explains why people who procrastinate may not be lazy or avoiding work, but how uncomfortable feelings could be quietly driving the habit Procrastination often stems from avoiding uncomfortable emotions associated with tasks. This avoidance provides immediate relief, which reinforces the behavior. Studies show procrastinators initially experience less stress, but face more later. The emotional debt of delaying work simply moves forward with deadlines. This perspective challenges the notion that procrastination is solely… The Economic Times · Aug 18
I tried to not procrastinate for a week. Here’s what helped the most Ploughing through my to-do list felt great until I hit a wall. Were we really meant to work without watching any vertical videos first? The Guardian - US · Oct 28, 2025
The upside of climate pessimism Optimism doesn’t always lead to action on climate change, whereas pessimistic outlooks can sometimes help Salon · Dec 1, 2024
Group Leaves Friend After She’s Late Yet Again, Sparks Major Friendship Fallout This woman didn't play around. She up and left her always late friend out of the birthday party bus. The post Group Leaves Friend After She’s Late Yet Again, Sparks Major Friendship Fallout first appeared on Bored Panda. Bored Panda · Nov 15, 2024
Are you always late? Here’s how to be on time We asked experts why some people are late to everything, and what they can do to change that The Guardian - US · Mar 7, 2024
Beer, vaping and scrolling: my bad habits make me feel good. What do I do? Is there a gentler way of thinking about vices – one that doesn’t make us feel like villains? The Guardian - US · Jan 17, 2024
Why do we procrastinate? Here's what you need to know about procrastination if your New Year's resolution is to stop dragging your feet. LiveScience · Jan 8, 2024
Are you a time optimist? Why some people are perennially late – and how to be more punctual While timekeepers naturally arrive early, time optimists set off with the assumption the lights will be green and the roads will be empty, getting ever more anxious as the minutes tick away. The good news? Change is possible The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2023
Why are some people always late? Being late is a tendency that some people cannot seem to shake. Many factors contribute to perpetual lateness, including time perception, time management and personality. LiveScience · Apr 3, 2023
‘There is hope’: expert writes guide to tackling procrastination Psychology professor draws on 20 years of studying often crippling issue that can affect sufferers’ careers and even health The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2022
‘Let’s leave the city! Let’s get a dog! Let’s get a divorce!’ Do we regret our pandemic life changes? Lockdowns, illness and working from home convinced millions it was time to shake things up. But did they follow through – and did it make them happier? The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2022