Fuschia Sirois

In this enlightening discussion with Professor Fuschia M. Sirois, a leading procrastination expert, listeners delve into the emotional roots of procrastination. Fuschia challenges the myth that it's merely a time-management issue, highlighting how feelings like fear and anxiety can exacerbate it. She shares strategies like the 'unblock method' to tackle underlying emotional barriers and emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and personalized approaches in overcoming procrastination. This conversation offers fresh insights into transforming procrastination into productivity.

We all know the feeling of scrambling at the last minute to finish a task that we could have and should have tackled much sooner. Fuschia Sirois, PhD, of Durham University, talks about why procrastination is an emotion regulation problem, not one of laziness or poor time management skills; how it can harm our mental and physical health; why it’s so tied up with guilt and shame; and how self-compassion can help us overcome it.   Links Fuchsia Sirois, PhD Speaking of Psychology Home Page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Fuschia Sirois, expert on procrastination, discusses the different types and prevalence of procrastination. They explore the link between emotional states and procrastination, as well as tools for managing procrastination as a parent. The role of forgiveness and self-compassion in addressing procrastination is also explored, along with the concept of visualizing your future self. The podcast ends with a discussion on helping children overcome procrastination and model healthy emotion regulation.