I. Growth 2025: Address Procrastination

As we step into the New Year, The DLOH is introducing Growth 2025 a mini-series during the month of January, designed to inspire fresh perspectives and equip our listeners with food for thought for a thriving year ahead. Today, we begin by addressing procrastination. We will explore what procrastination is, how it impacts our mental health and daily functioning, and why it happens. We will also share strategies to help us break free from the procrastination cycle.

References:

• Sirois, F. M., & Pychyl, T. A. (2013). Procrastination and the priority of short-term mood regulation: Consequences for future self. Social and Personality Psychology Compass, 7(2), 115–127. https://doi.org/10.1111/spc3.12011
• Steel, P. (2007). The nature of procrastination: A meta-analytic and theoretical review of quintessential self-regulatory failure. Psychological Bulletin, 133(1), 65–94. https://doi.org/10.1037/0033-2909.133.1.65
• Tice, D. M., & Baumeister, R. F. (1997). Longitudinal study of procrastination, performance, stress, and health: The costs and benefits of dawdling. Psychological Science, 8(6), 454–458. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9280.1997.tb00460.x

Disclaimer: This podcast provides tools and strategies to support your mental health journey; however, it is not therapy and does not replace professional care. If you need additional support, please consult a licensed therapist or mental health professional.

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