A common behavior, procrastination is rarely a useful tool for productivity. Read below for more information.
Articles
Procrastination or 'intentional delay'?
A description of the reasons graduate students procrastinate, by the American Psychological Association (APA).
Why We Procrastinate
A thorough description of the nature of procrastination, based on a conversation with leading researchers Ferrari and Pychyl in Psychology Today.
How To Beat Procrastination (backed by science)
A review of the science behind strategies to combat procrastination.
Book
Still Procrastinating - The No-Regrets Guide to Getting it Done
By psychologist Joseph Ferrari, this book helps the reader identify what type of procrastinator they are, understand the research, and learn strategies.
Videos
Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator
A 14-minute TED talk by Tim Urban entitled “Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator” illustrating the pattern of procrastination.
The ONLY Way To Stop Procrastinating | Mel Robbins
A 3-minute summary by Mel Robbins on reasons for procrastination and a quick guide to stopping.
Procrastination: Why it Happens and How to Overcome it | Mel Robbins
A 90-minute extended video podcast on understanding procrastination and breaking the pattern.