Procrastination is a common and harmful form of delay that has negative consequences for productivity, as well as for health and well-being. But to effectively address procrastination we need to first understand the real reasons people procrastinate. In this workshop you will learn the science-backed reasons why people procrastinate and engage in reflective and interactive exercises to help uncover the factors that contribute to your own procrastination.

Following this we will explore evidence-based practices for addressing the emotion regulation difficulties that underlie procrastination so that you can reduce unnecessary delay, reach your goals, and enhance your health and well-being.

About Facilitator:

Fuschia Sirois, PhD, is a Professor in Social and Health Psychology at Durham University, and a former Canada Research Chair in Health and Well-being, and the new co-Editor in Chief of the British Journal of Health Psychology. Prof Sirois’ research focuses on understanding the psychological factors and qualities that help or hinder people in their efforts to regulate their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors when dealing with life’s challenges.

For over 20 years she has researched the causes and consequences of procrastination, and how emotions play a key role in explaining why people procrastinate. Her unique approach highlights the value of positive psychology qualities and interventions, including self-compassion, for addressing procrastination and enhancing health and well-being.

She has written a self-help book Procrastination: What It Is, Why I’s a Problem, and What You Can Do About Itpublished by the American Psychological Association, and given a TEDx talk on the real reasons we procrastinate. Follow her on Twitter at @FuschiaSirois.