Breaking the Bad Habit of Procrastination

An old English proverb notes that all good things come to those who wait. But by and large, waiting to tackle tasks and projects isn’t a good recipe for success in today’s fast-paced workplace. Nonetheless, many of us — 20% by one expert’s measure — are procrastinators. And this vicious cycle of personal ignition failure is not only difficult to break, it also can lead to chronic stress and illness, job and life dissatisfaction, low productivity and symptoms of depression and anxiety.Understanding what makes us put off tasks requires a dive into the science behind procrastination. After all, knowledge is power.