Psychologist, Parent Coach, & CE Podcast Host
Ready to bid a final farewell to procrastination? In this episode, guest Dr. Hayden Finch joins Dr. Tamara Soles to talk overcoming procrastination. Dr. Finch explains the psychology of procrastination! From exploring the different types of procrastination to decoding the fascinating neuroscience behind it, we’ll equip you with the knowledge and tools to help your clients (or yourself!) overcome the tendency to put things off. Plus, Dr. Finch reveals why procrastination is more than just poor time management and dives into the emotional roots of this sneaky habit.
In this episode, we delve into the complex psychology of procrastination. Drawing on the latest research, we explore the different types of procrastination and their underlying cause. We examine the neuroscience behind procrastination and how it relates emotion regulation. Dr. Finch explains why time management strategies are necessary but not sufficient to change behaviour and how to develop treatment plans based on emotion regulation and distress tolerance that will ultimately help people overcome procrastination.
Dr. Hayden Finch is a licensed clinical psychologist, behavior change expert, and author. She is the CEO and founder of the Finch Center for High Functioning Anxiety and the author of “The Psychology of Procrastination” as well as the book “Habits: A 12-week journal to Change your habits, track your progress and achieve your goals”. Her mission is to equip people with the skills to master anxiety, discover self-acceptance, and find meaning in a busy life.
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Dr. Hayden Finch is the author of a book on overcoming procrastination discussed in the podcast
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