In this episode, Dr. Z. dives deep into the world of procrastination, debunking common myths, exploring the different types of procrastinators, and unpacking the psychological processes that fuel our tendency to delay.

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Debunking the Myths of Procrastination

Many of us have internalized misconceptions about procrastination. Dr. Z. tackles these head-on, revealing that procrastination is rarely about laziness or poor time management. Instead, it often stems from deeper psychological factors.

For example, the myth that people “work better under pressure” is just that, a myth. Research shows that last-minute work rarely leads to better results and often increases stress. Similarly, blaming procrastination on a lack of willpower oversimplifies the issue; it’s more about understanding and addressing the underlying psychological factors that drive problematic procrastination.

Six Reflective Questions to Break the Cycle

Dr. Z. shares six reflective questions to unpack the psychological roots of procrastinating behaviors.

Show notes with time-stamps

00:09 Balancing Work and Wellbeing
00:54 The Reality of Tough Choices
02:51 Understanding Procrastination
04:16 Six Psychological Processes Behind Procrastination
07:46 Different Types of Procrastinators
08:44 Self-Reflection Questions