Procrastination: Why We Do It and How to Deal with It

Procrastination is one of the most common issues graduate students struggle with, putting off a task in favor of something more pleasurable, only to feel even worse later. For insight into why people procrastinate, check out this article from The New York Times addressing it from a mood management perspective. You may also be interested in these related resources from the Center for Teaching and Learning and this unique essay from a Stanford professor on "structured procrastination."