Psychology Today

Procrastination: Motivation Deficit vs. Regulation Failure | Psychology Today Singapore

Readers of this blog will certainly know that I understand procrastination to be a problem of self-regulation. In fact, in the research literature, procrastination is seen as the quintessential ...

Removing the Brakes Before 'Motivation'—A Prescription for Overcoming Procrastination Through Emotional Intelligence (EQ)

I read Yoshinobu Oshiba's "Lessons on Removing Emotional Brakes to Become Someone Who Acts Immediately" (Shuwa System Shinsha ...
Good Men Project

Motivation Overrides Procrastination

Goals play a big part in how we achieve some of the most important accomplishments in our lives and careers. Goals are what drive us towards successful outcomes. Sadly not everyone is relentless in ...
Forbes

Why You Procrastinate Or Lack Motivation—And What To Do About It.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a therapist, executive coach and author. As a therapist and executive coach, motivation is a common topic that enters my ...
Entrepreneur

You Can’t Beat Procrastination With Time Management or Productivity Hacks. Here’s What Actually Works.

Procrastination isn’t about time — it’s about emotion. Here’s how to work with your brain to navigate emotions and overcome procrastination. Procrastination is not a time management problem. Every act ...

The Psychology of Getting Started Without Blaming Procrastination: Changing Your Daily Routine of Waiting for Motivation with the 'Emotion Reservation Method'

IntroductionI know what I have to do.There are documents left open on my desk. There are unreplied messages on my phone. In ...
Inside Higher Ed

How to Unlock Motivation and Beat Procrastination in Your Students and Yourself

Two academic researchers and lecturers discuss the many factors that boost short- and long-term motivation and how to get yourself started when procrastination threatens. October 10, 2025 Motivation ...
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Wednesday motivation by Og Mandino: 'Tomorrow is only found in the calendar of...' - Timeless lesson on procrastination

The motivational quote by Og Mandino - "Tomorrow is only found in the calendar of fools" - delivers a powerful message about procrastination. It warns against the habit of delaying action and ...
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Monday Motivation: The 10-minute rule that beats procrastination

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Need a fresh start? In today’s Monday Motivation, most of us have a list to focus on. We’re building momentum with the 10-minute rule to break procrastination. I couldn't afford ...
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Stop procrastinating and do it now - powerful motivational speeches

Stop procrastinating and do it now. Not tomorrow. Not next week. Now. Procrastination doesn’t just delay progress — it destroys momentum. Every time you say “I’ll start later,” you strengthen the ...
ADDitude

The Adult’s Guide to Stronger Executive Functions

The Adult’s Guide to Stronger Executive Functions: Strategies for Motivation, Emotional Regulation, Working Memory, Prioritization, and More is an essential tool to help adults understand the core ...