iProcrastinate Podcast
Dr. Timothy A. Pychyl, associate professor of psychology and director of the Procrastination Research Group (Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada), provides a series of short talks, interviews and question/answer podcasts that explain why we procrastinate and what we can do about it. An award winning educator, Dr. Pychyl challenges his listeners to explore their daily choices to act or postpone acting on their intentions. Do we head to the gym as intended, or slouch back on the couch thinking "I'll feel more like a workout tomorrow"? Do we tackle the task now, or do we avoid it arguing to ourselves that "I work better under pressure"? From losing 10 pounds to changing personal habits, Pychyl, a personality psychologist, focuses on the breakdown of intentional action - a problem commonly called procrastination. This series expands on three main themes: 1) irrational delay that sabotages personal productivity, 2) personality attributes that contribute to self-defeating behaviours, and 3) situational factors that undermine our ability to take or sustain action. Drawing on the research literature, topics include: self-handicapping, anxiety, self-regulation, perfectionism, will power, coping styles, effects on health and well-being, impulsivity, temporal discounting, motivation and even purpose in life. Of course, Dr. Pychyl doesn’t leave his listeners with the problem itself. Once these key factors have been established, he turns his attention to techniques that facilitate self change, habit-breaking implementation intentions, as well as strategies that help each of us to “carpe diem!� The emphasis is on self-understanding, practical advice and tools for change. We guarantee that you will find this an engaging series of podcasts that will provide you with tactics to increase personal productivity and well-being.
Inactive, but still worth the listen
03/24/2020
I am writing this review during the COVID-19 pandemic. I’m a criminal defense attorney and usually spend most of my days in courtrooms, but because of the current situation, I am currently trying to work from home like everyone else. For the past several years, I have found myself listening to this podcast when working from home. When working on more mind consuming projects, I tend to listen to instrumental jazz because hearing words or even lyrics being sung, breaks up my flow. But when I am going through email, filing or doing other less menial tasks, I am usually listening to this podcast. Even though it has been over two years since a new episode, the information is still useful. Just yesterday, I was listening to an episode on anemic intentions, which I have been thinking about since. The information is very thought provoking and helpful. I understand that Dr. Pychyl has stated that the reason he hasn’t put out any new episodes is because he has covered most everything in the field, but it would be nice to get an update sometime on your current work. How about it Dr. Pychyl? For old times’ sake?
Very practical and warm heartedly personal
12/11/2018
I am a clinical psychologist in private practice and have referred people to this podcast regularly. There is great research, tips/hacks, and cute stories about the professor’s kids and snowy Canada life.
Extremely helpful reviews of research
09/12/2017
I have listened to several of these podcasts and I find them well researched, and helpful. The professor provides the background and previous research that led to the current topic of each podcast. He gives credit to the other authors and researchers and provides titles so that the listener can look up other information if he likes. Some reviewers don't like this academic approach but I love it because each theory is discussed and references are provided. Often times people will say things and you wonder how they came up with that but this professor explains exactly how the theories came into being. I have found a golden nugget (or two or three) of help in each podcast. That said, it's time for me to "get started" on my next task.
A Daily Listen
07/31/2017
I put this on while I make breakfast in the morning. Whatever the topic of the episode, it just helps me prepare my mind for the day to think about and objectively analyze procrastination. The content is very good.
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- CreatorProcrastination Research Group
- Years Active2006 - 2018
- Episodes135
- RatingClean
- Copyright© 2005 Timothy A. Pychyl, Ph.D.
- Show Website
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