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Timothy A Pychyl Ph.D.

About

Tim Pychyl, Ph.D., is a recently retired university faculty at Carleton University, he spent his career researching and writing about procrastination. Although he has been away from this blog due to health problems, readership remains strong because there are years of research summarized and useful strategies offered in terms of reducing needless delay in life. Pychyl will return to this blog as he makes the transition to renewed health and life in retirement.

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Recent Posts
Resistance Can Control Us
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?
COVID-19 and Fear in Our Children
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.
The Coronavirus and Travel Procrastination

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?

Negative Emotions Today Predict Procrastination Tomorrow

New research demonstrates that how we feel today predicts procrastination tomorrow, but adaptive strategies could help increase productivity.

New research demonstrates that how we feel today predicts procrastination tomorrow, but adaptive strategies could help increase productivity.

Do To-Do Lists Work?

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: Motivation Deficit vs. Regulation Failure

Is your procrastination a problem with selecting the wrong goals – a lack of intrinsic interest – or is it a problem with self-regulation?

Is your procrastination a problem with selecting the wrong goals – a lack of intrinsic interest – or is it a problem with self-regulation?

The Dominance Of Emotions In Our Lives

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.