

#356: How to Finally Beat Procrastination
Nov 14, 2017
Jane Burka and Lenora Yuen, clinical psychologists and co-authors of "Procrastination: Why You Do It, What to Do About It Now," dive deep into the psychology behind procrastination. They discuss the vicious cycle of putting things off, revealing that the root causes often stem from fears of failure or perfectionism, rather than poor time management. With insights on treating tasks as experiments and the importance of self-acceptance, they provide practical strategies to help listeners break free from procrastination and foster a more productive mindset.
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Authors' Personal Procrastination Struggles
- Jane Burka and Lenora Yuen both struggled deeply with procrastination, especially with tasks like their dissertations.\n- Their personal experiences fueled their career focus and empathy working with procrastinators.
Procrastination as Self-Sabotage
- Procrastination itself isn't inherently bad; it becomes a problem when it affects important tasks and causes serious consequences.\n- It functions as self-sabotage, often rooted in deep psychological issues.
Root Cause Beyond Time Management
- Time management failures are not the root cause of procrastination; it's often about fear and feelings of unworthiness.\n- Procrastination is more a psychological issue than a simple behavioral or organizational problem.