procrastination

Positive Procrastination — Never Heard of It? Well Now You Have

Emily Sweeney, Quinnipiac University

Everyone always tells you why it is a bad thing, but what if you do it the right way?…

July 13, 2022

An illustration of a woman watching StudyTube videos for an article about how StudyTubers can be harmful. (Illustration by Sonja Vasiljeva, San Jose State University)

StudyTubers May Be More Harmful Than Helpful for College Students

Emma Watts, University of Arizona

YouTube’s online studying community can be a great source of motivation, but it can also hinder your productivity.…

March 12, 2021

Photo of a girl procrastinating for an article about Coursera and Psychology of Learning. (Photo by Tony Tran from Unsplash)

‘Psychology of Learning’ Offers Winning Strategies for Studying and Acquiring Knowledge

Benjamin Chen, Columbia University

Struggling with procrastination and feeling overworked? This free class through Coursera will make researching much easier so you can excel in college.…

March 9, 2021

Watch These 4 YouTube Channels to Be More Productive This Semester

Madalyn Watson, Baylor University

These YouTubers will help you have a more efficient school year. Just make sure you don't watch them as an excuse to procrastinate.…

September 9, 2020

YouTubers on ‘StudyTube’ Share Homework for a Living

Imani Benberry, Columbia University

From 'study with me' videos to overviews of school supplies, the content ranges from relatable and engaging, to something that fetishizes productivity.…

August 28, 2020

A multicolored fractured illustration of a woman representing ADHD symptoms.

The ‘Secret’ Symptoms of ADHD From Someone With Personal Experience

Olivia Dimond, Bates College

Many people think of the disorder as a learning disability that makes kids hyper and easily distracted, but it’s much more complicated than that.…

August 8, 2020

How to Break the Cycle of Procrastination and Get Back to Studying

Daniel Reed

Reading this article doesn’t count as procrastination, by the way.…

October 25, 2018

12 of the Funniest Excuses for Not Doing Your Homework

Daniel Reed

Ah procrastination, the true mother of invention.…

May 23, 2018

5 Easy Ways to Make the Most of Syllabus Week

Megan Batt, SUNY Cortland

Instead of procrastinating through syllabus week, use these five easy tips to use the time to your advantage and prepare yourself for a hectic new semester.…

February 6, 2018