Psychology explains why people who procrastinate may not be lazy or avoiding work, but how uncomfortable feelings could be quietly driving the habitProcrastination often stems from avoiding uncomfortable emotions associated with tasks. This avoidance provides immediate relief, which rei...
18 Aug, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
35, no degree, facing a layoff: Ankur Warikoo's blunt advice to an employee facing career crisis after 'years of poor decisions'A 35-year-old employee facing a layoff after years of career struggles sought Ankur Warikoo’s advice. He had failed school, dropped out of ...
04 Aug, 2026, 09.16 AM IST
Psychology says people who wait until the last minute to finish work aren’t lazy, they may thrive under pressurePsychology suggests that people who leave their work until the last minute are not necessarily lazy. Their behavior may be influenced by em...
29 Jul, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Psychology explains why some people suddenly start cleaning when they're anxious, and why tidying up can make you feel calmerRestoring order to surroundings offers a powerful sense of control. Cleaning provides immediate feedback and a sense of manageable accompli...
28 Jul, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
Best German proverb of the day: "The devil's favorite piece of furniture is the long bench" A life lesson on overcoming procrastinationBest German proverb of the day: A German proverb highlights the dangers of delaying important tasks. The saying "The devil's favorite piece...
22 Jul, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
Psychology says people who keep saying ‘I'll do it tomorrow’ may be postponing more than the task, they may be postponing unpleasant emotionsPsychology suggests that people who repeatedly say, "I'll do it tomorrow," are often influenced by a combination of emotional and cognitive...
19 Jul, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
Best German Proverb of the Day: “Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today” — A powerful life lesson to act now and beat procrastinationA German proverb emphasizes acting promptly and avoiding procrastination today. Procrastination leads to stress, missed opportunities, and ...
15 Jul, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
Psychology says people who make payments, fill forms or do any other thing on the last day aren't simply lazy: What this behavior may reveal?Psychology says people who make payments, fill forms or do any other thing on the last day aren't always careless or lazy. Psychology expla...
15 Jul, 2026, 03.34 AM IST
Psychology of exam anxiety: Students who jot down their worries before an exam aren't procrastinating; a 2011 Science study found the writing raises test scores, especially for the anxiousWriting down exam worries for ten minutes before a test significantly boosts student performance. This simple intervention frees up mental ...
08 Jul, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
Quote of the day by Seneca: 'Expecting is the greatest impediment to...' Life lessons on future, peace, true living, anxious anticipation and practicing mindfulnessQuote of the day by Seneca reminds people that expecting future outcomes can take away the value of the present. The Stoic philosopher expl...
08 Jul, 2026, 03.35 AM IST
Quote of the day by Spencer Tracy, 'Know Your Lines and Don't Bump into the Furniture' is a life advice on concentrating on what truly matters increases productivity, reduces unnecessary errors in social media-driven worldQuote of the day by Spencer Tracy offers wisdom that extends far beyond the world of acting. It teaches that preparation, simplicity, profe...
04 Jul, 2026, 05.14 AM IST
Psychology warns that staying up late for just one more episode or doomscrolling may make you more vulnerable in the moments you least expectLate nights spent indulging in 'revenge bedtime procrastination' might be more detrimental than just morning grogginess. A recent study rev...
25 Jun, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
Psychology says waiting until the last minute to work is not laziness: How deadlines and time pressure trick the brain into finally taking actionPsychology suggests that people who only become productive when deadlines are approaching are rarely lazy. More often, they are relying on ...
21 Jun, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
Procrastinating is not just taking away your time: Experts warn of a health risk hiding behind missed deadlinesPutting things off may seem harmless, but experts warn procrastination can signal something far deeper. Chronic delay isn’t about laziness—...
02 Nov, 2025, 11.28 PM IST
Do you ever beat yourself up for procrastinating? It is linked to health and career problems - but here's how you can stopProcrastination is not a result of laziness or poor time management.
17 Aug, 2022, 07.07 PM IST
Procrastinating is linked to health and career problems but there are things you can do to stopProcrastination is not a result of laziness or poor time management. Scientific studies suggest procrastination is due to poor mood managem...
17 Aug, 2022, 10.45 AM IST
Do you suffer from precrastination?Have you ever found yourself anxious about completing a task, spending sleepless nights over something that needs to be done maybe after a ...
03 Jul, 2015, 10.07 AM IST