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Mar 2010
19m 32s

Paralyzed by Procrastination

PROCRASTINATION RESEARCH GROUP
About this episode
Sometimes when we procrastinate on one thing, it seems to prevent us from doing anything at all - at least anything we think we should be doing. This week, I share a listener's story about how the most detrimental effect of his tendency to procrastinate is that it makes him put everything else on hold. I discuss the potential role of anxiety in this process as well as our sense of agency and the importance of making conscious choices.

You can learn more about our research at procrastination.ca
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