Procrastination Expert: How To Get Over The Procrastination Trap - Professor Fuschia M. Sirois

This podcast episode delves into the nature of procrastination, its consequences, and strategies for overcoming it. It explores the emotional and psychological factors that contribute to procrastination, such as fear of failure, uncertainty, and negative emotions associated with tasks. The episode also discusses the impact of procrastination on health and wellbeing, including increased anxiety, depression, and health risks. Techniques for overcoming procrastination are provided, emphasizing the importance of emotional regulation, self-compassion, and finding meaning in goals. The episode highlights the role of the environment in facilitating or hindering procrastination and emphasizes the need for a less "procrastinogenic" environment to reduce distractions.