Dealing with Procrastination

Everyone puts things off sometimes—but procrastination can feel especially tricky for teens and tweens. Often, students don’t get to choose the projects or topics they’re assigned, which can make it even harder to get started. In this Dear Teenagers video, Dr. Lisa Damour unpacks the difference between helpful and harmful procrastination, and shares strategies for staying on track while keeping anxiety at bay.

You can share this Dear Teenagers video with your teen, watch it together, or use it as a guide for discussing their workload. Check out this Knot to Worry article for how adults can support teens who procrastinate.