Don't Delay

Understanding procrastination and how to achieve our goals

Procrastination
Resistance Can Control Us

Timothy A Pychyl Ph.D. on June 16, 2022

Our thoughts can be our own worst enemy when it comes to goal pursuit. We think of many reasons not to act as we intended. How can we escape?

Our thoughts can be our own worst enemy when it comes to goal pursuit. We think of many reasons not to act as we intended. How can we escape?

Procrastination
How Mindfulness Can Reduce Procrastination

Timothy A Pychyl Ph.D. on April 1, 2022

Our minds have never been so distracted and procrastination so problematic as in this digital age. Fortunately, the solution is only a breath away. Let’s simply begin again.

Our minds have never been so distracted and procrastination so problematic as in this digital age. Fortunately, the solution is only a breath away. Let’s simply begin again.

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COVID-19 and Fear in Our Children

Timothy A Pychyl Ph.D. on June 5, 2020

Is the fear of others a potential effect of COVID-19 physical distancing and social isolation? Many parents are worried about their children’s development.

Is the fear of others a potential effect of COVID-19 physical distancing and social isolation? Many parents are worried about their children’s development.

Procrastination
The Coronavirus and Travel Procrastination

Timothy A Pychyl Ph.D. on March 9, 2020

As my wife contemplates travel for work and holidays, she’s suffering from what she calls “corona-astinating.” Is it procrastination or a wise delay?

As my wife contemplates travel for work and holidays, she’s suffering from what she calls “corona-astinating.” Is it procrastination or a wise delay?

Procrastination
Do To-Do Lists Work?

Timothy A Pychyl Ph.D. on February 26, 2020

Our recent study revealed lower procrastination with to-do list use, but it depends on list type and personality.

Our recent study revealed lower procrastination with to-do list use, but it depends on list type and personality.

Procrastination
The Dominance Of Emotions In Our Lives

Timothy A Pychyl Ph.D. on April 11, 2019

People spend a lot of time thinking, believing that reason rules. However, if you want to understand the human condition, emotion should be your focus.

People spend a lot of time thinking, believing that reason rules. However, if you want to understand the human condition, emotion should be your focus.

Procrastination
I'll Feel More Like It Tomorrow

Timothy A Pychyl Ph.D. on March 13, 2019

Sticking to our exercise intentions is tough. Too often our present self puts off the workout, believing that our future self is more motivated. Here's why.

Sticking to our exercise intentions is tough. Too often our present self puts off the workout, believing that our future self is more motivated. Here's why.

Procrastination
Precrastination, Revisited

Timothy A Pychyl Ph.D. on March 1, 2019

As the CEO—Chief Excrement Officer—around our farm, I’ve learned something about the notion of precrastination and how it relates to procrastination.

As the CEO—Chief Excrement Officer—around our farm, I’ve learned something about the notion of precrastination and how it relates to procrastination.

ADHD
ADHD and Academic Procrastination: A Success Story

Timothy A Pychyl Ph.D. on December 29, 2018

Although ADHD in children is typically associated with academic difficulties and procrastination, there is hope! Here's a success story and the strategies that made a difference.

Although ADHD in children is typically associated with academic difficulties and procrastination, there is hope! Here's a success story and the strategies that made a difference.

Sleep
How Sleep and Self-Control Relate to Wasting Time at Work

Timothy A Pychyl Ph.D. on November 8, 2018

Sleep quality is related to many important health outcomes, but this recent study shows that it’s also related to wasting time at work, at least for those low in self-control.

Sleep quality is related to many important health outcomes, but this recent study shows that it’s also related to wasting time at work, at least for those low in self-control.

ADHD
ADHD and Procrastination

Timothy A Pychyl Ph.D. on September 6, 2018

An update on the most recent research exploring the relation between ADHD and procrastination.

An update on the most recent research exploring the relation between ADHD and procrastination.

Self-Control
An Essential Self-Regulation Strategy

Timothy A Pychyl Ph.D. on August 20, 2018

Unable to resist cravings, we believe we’re weak-willed and that more effort is required. It's not. The key is understanding how we mis-regulate, not under-regulate, ourselves.

Unable to resist cravings, we believe we’re weak-willed and that more effort is required. It's not. The key is understanding how we mis-regulate, not under-regulate, ourselves.

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