EP 21

WITH Tim Pychyl

Why You Procrastinate So Often

My guest today, Tim Pychyl, is a retired psychology professor whose research focused on understanding why we can become our own worst enemy through procrastination. Tim is the winner of numerous teaching awards, has written two books and many scientific papers about how and why we procrastinate, including "Solving the Procrastination Puzzle: A Concise Guide to Strategies for Change". Dr. Pychyl’s research in psychology is focused on the breakdown in volitional action commonly known as procrastination and its relation to personal well-being. Now that Tim has retired from university life, his website and research is focused on helping people solve the procrastination puzzle.

Why You Procrastinate So Often

Key Points

Keystone habits have significant downstream effects and can lead to positive changes.
Implementation intentions are crucial for effectively achieving goals.
Focusing on the next action simplifies the process and helps to get started.
Self-compassion and self-forgiveness are essential for high performers to avoid burnout and achieve personal growth.
Procrastination is a constant temptation that doesn’t go away, but it can be successfully managed.
Prioritizing the most important people and tasks in life helps to reduce procrastination.

Best Quotes

In this episode you’ll learn:

05:07 – 05:10 “It’s my tool to ensure that I live the life I wanna live.”

11:51 – 11:55 “They have a yes problem. They say yes to too many things.”

12:00 – 12:07 “So many times you find yourself overwhelmed and you actually feel like you’re procrastinating on something that you just don’t have time to do right now.”

18:28 – 18:33 “If you can make a little bit of progress, like prime the pump, that’s gonna fuel your wellbeing.”

57:59 – 58:07 “If you just take a couple of the things that we’ve talked about today and bring them into your life, it can make all the difference if you want it to.”

58:51 – 59:00 “Yeah. And thanks for putting up with the construction work outside. The dog is barking. It’s just been a, a zoo in the circus, but it’s been great to be together with you.”

59:33 – 59:38 “Remember that you could do whatever you put your mind to and that you are the energy that you put out into the world.”

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SCOTT DANNER

Scott Danner is a champion of high performers — and those who strive to be the best version of themselves.

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Why You Procrastinate So Often