Articles to help you build your motivation, increase focus, and get more out of your life. https://procrastination.com/blog-nolimit?page=1 https://procrastination.com/assets/frontend/img/logo-procrastination-social.png https://procrastination.com/blog-nolimit?page=1 en If we want to find out why people procrastinate it's important to understand the phenomenon of decision paralysis. https://procrastination.com/blog/9/decision-paralysis-overthinking-choices info@procrastination.com (Petr Ludwig) https://procrastination.com/blog/9 Wed, 23 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0100 How to be more objective? In this TED talk, Michael Shermer explains why we believe in urban legends and why we are superstitious. https://procrastination.com/blog/10/critical-thinking info@procrastination.com (Adela Schicker) https://procrastination.com/blog/10 Thu, 12 May 2016 14:25:00 +0200 Why are some people bad and some heroes? What goes through the mind of evil people? And why, on the contrary, do some people stand out of the crowd and perform heroic acts? Given what we know about heroism, how would we behave if we were in the shoes of an American prison guard in Iraq? https://procrastination.com/blog/11/everyday-hero-adela info@procrastination.com (Adela Schicker) https://procrastination.com/blog/11 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0200 How to jumpstart your flow in 30 minutes a day? https://procrastination.com/blog/12/state-of-flow info@procrastination.com (Otto Bohus) https://procrastination.com/blog/12 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 17:14:00 +0200 The author of The Happiness Equation explains that our life can easily be awesome when you keep three important things in mind - your awareness, attitude, and authenticity. https://procrastination.com/blog/13/sustainable-hapiness info@procrastination.com (Adela Schicker) https://procrastination.com/blog/13 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 00:00:00 +0200 Why should we not believe a single story or follow a single point of view about someone or something? Chimamanda Adichie talks about how we risk a critical misunderstanding if we do so. https://procrastination.com/blog/14/keep-your-mind-open info@procrastination.com (Adela Schicker) https://procrastination.com/blog/14 Mon, 18 Jul 2016 00:00:00 +0200 Do you often find yourself fulfilling your dream and getting disappointed in the end? Are you quickly getting bored after you buy something you have wanted to acquire? Or maybe you just wished that the good feeling lasted longer? https://procrastination.com/blog/15/hedonic-adaptation-lukas info@procrastination.com (Lukas Havranek) https://procrastination.com/blog/15 Sat, 16 Jul 2016 00:00:00 +0200 Do your thoughts hinder or help you grow? How does a Growth or Fixed mindset change who you are? https://procrastination.com/blog/16/growth-mindset-adela info@procrastination.com (Adela Schicker) https://procrastination.com/blog/16 Thu, 18 Aug 2016 14:57:00 +0200 Are your employees intrinsically motivated and self - directed? Do they care about the company, its targets, or their fellow employees? How often do they procrastinate? https://procrastination.com/blog/17/happy-employee info@procrastination.com (Lukas Havranek) https://procrastination.com/blog/17 Thu, 18 Aug 2016 15:01:00 +0200 Thinking of profit from a different perspective. https://procrastination.com/blog/18/profit-or-survival-purpose info@procrastination.com (Lukas Havranek) https://procrastination.com/blog/18 Thu, 18 Aug 2016 15:04:00 +0200 So what is it that we know? Not a lot, it turns out. https://procrastination.com/blog/19/what-do-we-know-about-sleep info@procrastination.com (Adela Schicker) https://procrastination.com/blog/19 Thu, 18 Aug 2016 15:12:00 +0200 Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. https://procrastination.com/blog/20/procrastinating-away-your-happiness info@procrastination.com (Adela Schicker) https://procrastination.com/blog/20 Wed, 23 Aug 2017 21:22:00 +0200 An essential skill every manager today should have is knowing how to create an environment for his or her employees in which they can perform at their best. https://procrastination.com/blog/21/satisfaction-management info@procrastination.com (Adela Schicker) https://procrastination.com/blog/21 Sun, 18 Mar 2018 23:53:00 +0100 Slow down for a moment. Notice your posture and how you’re feeling. What thoughts are going through your head right at this very moment? Stop reading this article for a while and really take note of all else that you’re doing and of the emotions, you’re feeling. Once you’ve taken this mental stock and really absorbed the current moment, you can start reading again. You’ve just tried out being mindful, or consciously experiencing a moment in its entirety. https://procrastination.com/blog/22/consciously-here-and-now-benefits-of-mindfulness info@procrastination.com (Adela Schicker) https://procrastination.com/blog/22 Mon, 08 Oct 2018 23:59:00 +0200 Petr Ludwig interviewed Spencer Greenberg - entrepreneur, Mathematician, and founder of ClearerThinking https://procrastination.com/blog/23/deep-talks-spencer-greenberg info@procrastination.com (Petr Ludwig) https://procrastination.com/blog/23 Fri, 10 May 2019 15:03:00 +0200 It certainly would be nice if we could quit smoking or start running marathons using willpower alone. Unfortunately, that’s not how our brains or bodies work. https://procrastination.com/blog/24/how-to-end-bad-habits-and-leave-them-behind-for-good info@procrastination.com (Adela Schicker) https://procrastination.com/blog/24 Mon, 20 May 2019 11:17:00 +0200 Tangible, simple, and visual, the To-Do Today represents a revolutionary update to the old To-Do List. Make creating one your next habit. https://procrastination.com/blog/25/why-does-a-to-do-today-list-work info@procrastination.com (Petr Ludwig) https://procrastination.com/blog/25 Fri, 24 May 2019 14:51:00 +0200 Long-term motivation is crucial for fighting procrastination and for having a happier and more fulfilled life. https://procrastination.com/blog/26/drawbacks-of-extrinsic-motivation info@procrastination.com (Adela Schicker) https://procrastination.com/blog/26 Tue, 28 May 2019 11:02:00 +0200 Defeat your procrastination with our free online course https://procrastination.com/blog/27/the-end-of-procrastination-free-minicourse info@procrastination.com (Adela Schicker) https://procrastination.com/blog/27 Thu, 06 Jun 2019 17:43:00 +0200 An interview with an author of the book The End of Procrastination, Petr Ludwig, for a podcast How to be awesome at your job. https://procrastination.com/blog/28/interview-how-to-be-awesome-at-your-job info@procrastination.com (Petr Ludwig) https://procrastination.com/blog/28 Sat, 01 Jun 2019 15:47:00 +0200 People with IKIGAI have more life satisfaction, better relationships and less stress. So what is IKIGAI? https://procrastination.com/blog/29/ikigai-key-to-longevity info@procrastination.com (Adela Schicker) https://procrastination.com/blog/29 Tue, 11 Jun 2019 11:21:00 +0200 Petr Ludwig's talk at the launch of his book The End of Procrastination, which summarizes the core ideas of the book. https://procrastination.com/blog/30/the-end-of-procrastination info@procrastination.com (Petr Ludwig) https://procrastination.com/blog/30 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 11:39:00 +0100 Why are people’s thoughts obscured by their absolute belief in the correctness of their opinions? Why do individuals who lack certain abilities believe they are exceptionally qualified? Thank the Dunning-Kruger effect. https://procrastination.com/blog/31/objectivity-dunning-kruger-effect info@procrastination.com (Petr Ludwig) https://procrastination.com/blog/31 Tue, 11 Jun 2019 13:14:00 +0200 Petr Ludwig interviewed Dan Seewald - Keynote speaker, innovation and leadership expert https://procrastination.com/blog/32/deep-talks-dan-seewald info@procrastination.com (Petr Ludwig) https://procrastination.com/blog/32 Sat, 22 Jun 2019 15:58:00 +0200 Petr Ludwig interview with Ola Rosling, Swedish statistician known for his work for Gapminder and co-author of the book Factfulness. https://procrastination.com/blog/33/deep-talks-ola-rosling-factfulness info@procrastination.com (Petr Ludwig) https://procrastination.com/blog/33 Sat, 13 Jul 2019 16:51:00 +0200 Research shows that our willpower can be strengthened in the long term. In turn, with stronger willpower, we can focus on our priorities and do essential things first. We can postpone less, be more efficient, and resist temptations better. https://procrastination.com/blog/34/10-ways-to-strengthen-your-willpower info@procrastination.com (Petr Ludwig) https://procrastination.com/blog/34 Fri, 12 Jul 2019 11:33:00 +0200 New Year's Resolutions do NOT work and here is why. https://procrastination.com/blog/35/new-years-resolutions info@procrastination.com (Adela Plesnik Schicker) https://procrastination.com/blog/35 Thu, 05 Jan 2023 10:47:00 +0100 Focusing on effective communication, emotional intelligence, and the psychology of persuasion, our colleague Mathias Durand introduces his three-step methodology to help people apply empathy as a powerful communication tool for better relationships, leadership, and sales. https://procrastination.com/blog/37/tedx-talks-unyp info@procrastination.com (Mathias Durand) https://procrastination.com/blog/37 Mon, 23 Jan 2023 16:46:00 +0100 It's here again— another trip around the sun, another Valentine's Day. Before you get swept up in all the love in the air, we want to remind you of something important: perhaps the best place to start is by showing some love to yourself. https://procrastination.com/blog/38/self-love info@procrastination.com (Adela Plesnik Schicker) https://procrastination.com/blog/38 Mon, 13 Feb 2023 18:09:00 +0100 Spring is in the air, and with it comes the perfect opportunity to engage in some much-needed cleaning. While spring cleaning is often thought of as a way to tidy up our physical spaces, it can also significantly impact our mental and emotional well-being. https://procrastination.com/blog/39/spring-cleaning info@procrastination.com (Adela Plesnik Schicker) https://procrastination.com/blog/39 Mon, 06 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0100 Have you ever felt a rush of motivation and pleasure when achieving a goal or indulging in a guilty pleasure? That's the magic of dopamine at work, the brain's motivation molecule. However, not all dopamine is created equal, and understanding its effects can help you optimize your life. Today, I will show you how to master the dopamine game to fulfill your goals. https://procrastination.com/blog/40/mastering-the-dopamine-game-turn-your-brain-s-chemistry-into-a-winning-strategy info@procrastination.com (Adela Schicker) https://procrastination.com/blog/40 Thu, 19 Oct 2023 10:31:00 +0200 It is the time to free your mental capacity and find clarity in your thoughts! Do you often feel overwhelmed, your mind racing with countless thoughts, making it challenging to concentrate on the task at hand? Perhaps you find yourself replaying conversations from yesterday or planning the next steps when you should be focused on the present moment. https://procrastination.com/blog/43/the-power-of-journaling info@procrastination.com (Petra) https://procrastination.com/blog/43 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:19:00 +0100 Feeling low? Forget supplements. Get your free daily dose of happiness chemicals! As the days grow darker, you may find yourself battling the blues. Mornings become a struggle, even though you generally enjoy your job. In the evenings, the temptation of sweets and Netflix arises as your brain seeks pleasure. https://procrastination.com/blog/44/daily-dose-of-the-good-hormones info@procrastination.com (Lukas) https://procrastination.com/blog/44 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:37:00 +0100 As we approach the most wonderful time of the year, the team at Procrastination.com wants to make sure you don't just unwrap gifts under the tree but also unwrap your potential and productivity. https://procrastination.com/blog/45/holiday-bliss-or info@procrastination.com (Mathias) https://procrastination.com/blog/45 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:41:00 +0100