A growing understanding has emerged that procrastination is underpinned by emotional issues. The gist of this argument is generally that people who procrastinate have poor distress tolerance. When ...

Discover the psychological drivers behind delayed sleep and learn actionable hygiene practices to restore circadian rhythms and cognitive function.

I can’t believe that since 1989, when I finished my doctoral degree and graduated from Adelphi University in New York with a degree in Experimental-Personality psychology I continue to investigate the ...

(AP) – Do I want to do my taxes now? Why do some put off unpleasant tasks? Putting off a burdensome task – like doing our taxes – may seem like a universal trait, but new research suggests that people ...

While the phrases “revenge bedtime procrastination” or “sleep procrastination” are relatively new, the concept isn’t. If you sacrifice sleep to get some “me” time after a hectic day, you’re practicing ...

There’s a famous saying that has made its way into meme status on T-shirts, coffee mugs and office decoration posters: “Procrastinators of the world, unite…tomorrow.” The inherent cheekiness of joking ...

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 ...

You’re staring at a to-do list, knowing you should get started, but your mind keeps drifting. Hours slip by while you bounce ...

Revenge bedtime procrastination (RBP) is when people choose to stay awake for some alone time. It's most common among people who are busy, stressed, or burned out from work or family. RBP is not a ...

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