We spend most of our time at work, a work that requires concentration and effort. When we are not working, it is important to recharge our batteries. Yet many of us find it difficult to…
Browsing Category Mind
Why do we procrastinate (Part 3: Fear of failure)
Procrastination is the act of putting off until tomorrow what should be done today. 80 to 95 percent of university students regularly procrastinate, and almost half of graduate students report that they always or almost…
Saying good night to insomnia
Sleep plays an important role in physical health and is essential for concentration and productivity. Yet, one-third of adults complain of insomnia. In this post, I explain what insomnia is, what causes it, and how…
Why do we procrastinate (Part 2: The elephant and the rider)
Procrastination is the action of delaying or postponing the completion of a task. Procrastinators go out of their way to avoid doing aversive tasks. A student at one of my writing workshops told me that,…
Why do we procrastinate? (Part 1: My story)
On Tuesday, September 4, 2007, at midnight, I wrote the last word of my doctoral thesis. At that time, I was living in Paris. My apartment was a maid’s room on the 6th floor of…