Procrastination: Stop Wasting Your Life with Dr Timothy Pychyl

My guest in this episode is Dr Timothy Pychyl, a retired psychology professor, author and podcaster who spent his career researching why we become our own worst enemy through procrastination. We discuss the common issue of procrastination, debunking myths and exploring it’s root causes, as well as the impacts of chronic procrastination on mental and physical health, the interplay between personality traits and procrastination, and offer practical strategies for overcoming it.

In this episode:

• Defining procrastination and common myths

• The emotional aspect of procrastination

• Historical context and evolutionary perspectives

• The impact of procrastination on health and wellbeing

• Personality traits and procrastination

• Accepting negative emotions

• The RAIN technique

• Perfectionism and procrastination

• The role of technology in procrastination

• Practical strategies to overcome procrastination

Connect with Dr Timothy Pychyl:

Psychology Today blog

Solving the Procrastination Puzzle

I Procrastinate Podcast