Tim Pychyl

In this engaging discussion, Dr. Tim Pychyl, a retired psychology professor and procrastination expert, delves into the emotional roots of procrastination. He differentiates between procrastination and delay, revealing why putting things off can sometimes feel good. Tim shares practical strategies for nudging ourselves into better habits and the importance of meaningful goal-setting. He also touches on how emotional insights and spiritual flow can help combat procrastination, offering a fresh perspective on achieving effortlessness and motivation.

Tim Pychyl, a retired psychology professor from Carleton University, dives deep into the science of procrastination. He explores how mood greatly influences our ability to accomplish tasks, introducing the procrastination doom loop. Pychyl highlights why traditional time management techniques often fall short and presents a dual strategy combining goal setting and emotional regulation. He also discusses the emotional aspects of procrastination, revealing how our desire for immediate rewards can lead to avoidance and how addressing these feelings can boost productivity.

Tim Pychyl, an associate professor of psychology at Carleton University and author of "Solving the Procrastination Puzzle," dives into the complexities of procrastination. He discusses its connection to health and self-regulation, emphasizing that procrastination is an existential hurdle to living fully. Pychyl offers practical strategies, like breaking tasks into manageable steps and utilizing implementation intentions to foster immediate action. He also highlights how self-awareness and recognizing the consequences of inaction can empower listeners to conquer their procrastination.

Procrastination expert and professor of psychology Tim Pychyl walks through the reality of procrastination, its definition, and how people can learn to manage it. Covering the role emotion plays in procrastination, Pychyl also addresses mental strategies, those for productivity, and handling his own procrastination challenges while writing a chapter for a book. Go to erictivers.com/90 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to coachingrewired.com or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m.

Dr. Tim Pychyl, a psychologist and procrastination expert from Carleton University, dives deep into the emotional roots of procrastination. He clarifies the difference between necessary delays and true procrastination, highlighting how emotions, not time management, drive this behavior. Tim discusses brain science, linking procrastination to an overactive amygdala and provides practical steps to combat it. He emphasizes the power of identifying small actions to break the cycle of delay and shares how self-forgiveness can transform motivation.