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Yuen are psychologists and educators who have specialized in the study and treatment of procrastination.

Known for: Procrastination: Why You Do It, What to Do About It Now

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Procrastination: Why You Do It, What to Do About It Now

Procrastination: Why You Do It, What to Do About It Now

psychology·10 min read

This book explores the psychological roots of procrastination and offers practical strategies to overcome it. Drawing on decades of research and clinical experience, the authors explain how fear of failure, fear of success, and perfectionism contribute to procrastination, and provide cognitive-behavioral tools to help readers change their habits and achieve their goals.

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The Psychological Roots of Procrastination

Every episode of procrastination stems not from laziness or incompetence but from inner fear—fear of failure, of judgment, of falling short of expectations. Procrastination acts like a temporary anesthetic, soothing those fears for the moment but ultimately deepening anxiety. One of the strongest d...

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The Emotional Mechanics Behind Procrastination

Procrastination is not just a matter of thought; it’s deeply entangled with emotion. Most procrastinators live in a cycle of anxiety, guilt, and self-criticism. Anxiety keeps us from starting, guilt weighs us down afterward, and self-blame reinforces the whole cycle. Many people in therapy say, “I ...

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Yuen are psychologists and educators who have specialized in the study and treatment of procrastination.

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