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 ...

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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 ...

Have you ever found yourself staring at a to-do list, knowing exactly what needs to be done, but feeling utterly incapable of starting? You’re not alone. Motivation is often painted as the driving ...