Why You Procrastinate So Often Tim Pychyl

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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, and 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. • 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. • • To learn more about The High Performance LIFE, visit: Scottdanner.com • To learn more about Tim Pychyl, visit: procrastination.ca • • Make sure to leave a comment, like, subscribe! • _ • Links to free resources: • Get the first chapter of The Freedom Street Book: https://scottdanner.com/ • The Four Quadrants: https://scottdanner.com/resources/ • Take the quiz, What's Your Continuity Readiness Score? : https://scottdanner.com/resources • _ • Scott Danner is a champion of high performers — and those who strive to be the best version of themselves. A CEO, entrepreneur, coach, consultant and LIFE Optimization specialist, he is the author of the Amazon best-selling book Freedom Street. He hosts the podcast The High Performance LIFE for high performers in any profession. • Although a high income is often the by-product of success, Scott encourages high performers to focus first on LIFE (an acronym representing love, impact, faith and energy), and the money will follow. He believes we all can make a greater impact when these four critical components of our lives are our focus, and when they are in symmetry. • Fascinated with the way high performers overcome obstacles, Scott dives deep with his podcast guests to explore how they have achieved success and where they have struggled. He leads highly personal, unscripted and candid conversations with ultra-performers to explore their unique mindset. • In 2016, Scott launched his own business in Chesapeake, Va., that has grown to more than 70 professionals in seven states. His business has grown more than 2,000 percent in less than six years and continues to expand nationally. He knows firsthand what it takes for entrepreneurs to serve their clients and make an impact in their communities while also ensuring their own freedom and happiness. • Scott is the co-founder of the Chesapeake Virginia Wine Festival, which has donated more than $2.5 million to local charities. He and his wife, Adrienne, a kindergarten teacher, have two teenage sons.

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