Procrastination

Sixteen Ways to End Insomnia

By Dr. Bill Knaus, Ed.D. on November 7, 2012 in Science and Sensibility

Use tested cognitive behavioral methods to get a good night’s sleep. Read More

Clear the Decks For a Fresh Start

By Loretta Graziano Breuning, Ph.D. on November 6, 2012 in Your Neurochemical Self

Six weeks ago, I challenged myself to clear off my desk. I did it! Self-acceptance was the key, since my desk is full of reminders of past frustrations and disappointments. I re-wired myself to feel caught up and let go of feeling behind. Read More

Poor Communicators: Stop Harm & Save Relationships

By Preston Ni, M.S.B.A. on November 4, 2012 in Communication Success

Communicating with others can be a difficult and frustrating experience. Here are four of the most common mistakes in communication. The good news is that once we become aware of these poor habits, we can change the way we communicate, resulting in improved relationships. Read More

Is There Really Such Thing as an Undecided Voter?

By Marc Schoen, Ph.D. on November 3, 2012 in 5 Cents: The Doctor Is In

Is it truly possible to be undecided? Is it possible that the Undecided Voter has unconsciously already made up her/his mind, and is merely looking for a logical reason to justify it? Read More

Your Will Seems Stronger in the Future

By Jason Plaks, Ph.D. on November 1, 2012 in In the Eye of the Beholder

The future seems to be wide open to multiple different outcomes, but no amount of exertion can change the past. According to recent research, this is why people believe their will to be stronger when it comes to future events than it was in the past. Read More

Perfectionism, Procrastination, and Distress

By Timothy A. Pychyl, Ph.D. on October 28, 2012 in Don't Delay

Excessive concerns about making mistakes, pernicious self-doubt, harsh self-criticism, impossibly high standards or expectations for performance, a strong and chronic tendency to evaluate one’s performance as not measuring up to levels expected by oneself or others - these are features of maladaptive perfectionism that predict psychological distress. Read More

Protect Yourself From Procrastination

By Dr. Bill Knaus, Ed.D. on October 24, 2012 in Science and Sensibility

Prevent procrastination by ending prologues to postponements. Once free from these twisted tales, you’ll have more time to improve yourself and your life. Read More

Online Peer Support for Adult ADHD

By David D. Nowell, Ph.D. on October 23, 2012 in Intrinsic Motivation and Magical Unicorns

ADD Coaching not in the budget right now? How about peer accountability? Learn how almost 7000 Reddit users are supporting each other for time and goal management. Read More

CrazyBusy: An Interview with Edward Hallowell MD

By Stephanie Sarkis, Ph.D. on October 22, 2012 in Here, There, and Everywhere

Dr. Edward Hallowell discusses his new CrazyBusy app, which provides people living a hectic lifestyle, opportunities to make changes in their lives. Read More

Failure to Launch - Male and Stuck at Home

By Mark Banschick, M.D. on October 17, 2012 in The Intelligent Divorce

Are you unhappy and stuck at home? Or do you have a son who can't get out of his own way? Unfortunately, it's happening everywhere and there's a lot you can do. Consider six steps to breaking free. Read More

A Beginner's Guide to Fuss Budgeting, Part 2

By Dr. Jeremy Sherman on October 17, 2012 in Ambigamy

Fuss budgeting is thinking carefully about where you want to invest your sustained large investments of fuss, or mental activity. This is a quick guide to a radical, new and relatively simple way to think about time management. Read More

A Beginner's Guide to Fuss Budgeting, Part 1

By Dr. Jeremy Sherman on October 16, 2012 in Ambigamy

If it takes 10k hours to become an expert at something, time management is best thought of as fuss budgeting, consciously managing your fuss so it grows the expertise you want. Fuss is measured in "mind-minutes": time you spend obsessing over some "fuss-object." Your time, and therefore your fuss is finite. Fuss budgeting is managing your fuss portfolio for maximum yield. Read More

Are You in a Rut? Take the Test

By Dr. Bill Knaus, Ed.D. on October 11, 2012 in Science and Sensibility

Are you stuck in a miserable job, feel bent by a moribund relationship, or generally feel down in the dumps? Take a test to figure out psychological reasons for feeling stuck. Learn seven ways to free yourself from these depressing ruts. Read More

Playing Small Ball

By Hal E. Hershfield, Ph.D. on October 10, 2012 in The Edge of Choice

When we set out to accomplish a goal, do small victories help win the war? Read More

Four Insights Toward Mastering Your Art

By Susan K. Perry, Ph.D. on October 9, 2012 in Creating in Flow

Taking the time to achieve mastery is rewarding. Read More

7 Keys to Long-Term Relationship Success

By Preston Ni, M.S.B.A. on October 7, 2012 in Communication Success

Most of us want to meet and settle down with the “right” person, and most of us want such a relationship to last. What are some of the most important ideas when it comes to making your love last? Here are seven keys to long-term relationship success. Read More

How to Find a Great Psychology Self-Help Book

By Dr. Bill Knaus, Ed.D. on October 5, 2012 in Science and Sensibility

Read this before you buy your next self-help book. Read More

Change Is Hard, Here's Why You Should Keep Trying

By Sherrie Bourg Carter, Psy.D. on October 4, 2012 in High Octane Women

Change is a process, not an event. Understanding that process is key to success. Read on to learn about the 5 stages of change and how you can utilize this model to make long-lasting changes in your life. Read More

Why You Hate Your Job (And What To Do About It)

By Ronald E. Riggio, Ph.D. on September 29, 2012 in Cutting-Edge Leadership

Here are the most common reasons that people hate their jobs, ranging from bullying coworkers, bad bosses, and lack of work-life balance. What can be done about it? Read More

Sorry I'm Late, Again

By Ira Hyman on September 28, 2012 in Mental Mishaps

I remember some advice I received once on how to make appropriate predictions of the amount of time a project would require. First, make your best estimate, then double that, and finally increase your unit of measurement. If your estimate is one hour, then make it two hours, and finally two days. Why are we so atrocious at making estimates? Read More

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