Bright Side Up is the title of a new book by <a href="http://www.brightsideup.com/about/" title="Amy Spencer" target="_blank">Amy Spencer</a>. In this podcast, I interview Amy who explains that you don't need to reinvent your whole life to be happier - you just need to turn it "bright side up!" Our conversation focuses on the why and what of her latest writing project. We touch on many topics in positive psychology including optimism and happiness. I know you'll find it interesting and useful as Amy has lots of practical examples from her book.
If you want to learn more about Bright Side Up: 100 Ways to be Happier Right Now, check out <a href="http://www.brightsideup.com/" title="Bright Side Up" target="_blank">brightsideup.com</a> or learn more about Amy at <a href="http://www.amyspencer.com/" title="Amy Spencer" target="_blank">amyspencer.com</a>  
To learn more about procrastination, check out our Procrastination Research Group at <a href="http://www.procrastination.ca" title="Procrastination Research Group" target="_blank">procrastination.ca</a> or <a href="http://procrastinatorsdigest.com" title="Procrastinator's Digest" target="_blank">The Procrastinator's Digest: A Concise Guide to Solving the Procrastination Puzzle</a>.
The closing song, Procrastination, is by <a href="http://www.mattweidinger.com/" title="Matt Weidinger - Singer, Song Writer" target="_blank">Matt Weidinger</a>. Enjoy!

Bright Side Up is the title of a new book by Amy Spencer. In this podcast, I interview Amy who explains that you don't need to reinvent your whole life to be happier - you just need to turn it "bright side up!" Our conversation focuses on the why and what of her latest writing project. We touch on many topics in positive psychology including optimism and happiness. I know you'll find it interesting and useful as Amy has lots of practical examples from her book. If you want to learn more about Bright Side Up: 100 Ways to be Happier Right Now, check out brightsideup.com or learn more about Amy at amyspencer.com To learn more about procrastination, check out our Procrastination Research Group at procrastination.ca or The Procrastinator's Digest: A Concise Guide to Solving the Procrastination Puzzle. The closing song, Procrastination, is by Matt Weidinger. Enjoy!

Bright Side Up is the title of a new book by <a href="http://www.brightsideup.com/about/" title="Amy Spencer" rel="noopener noreferrer">Amy Spencer</a>. In this podcast, I interview Amy who explains that you don't need to reinvent your whole life to be happier - you just need to turn it "bright side up!" Our conversation focuses on the why and what of her latest writing project. We touch on many topics in positive psychology including optimism and happiness. I know you'll find it interesting and useful as Amy has lots of practical examples from her book.
If you want to learn more about Bright Side Up: 100 Ways to be Happier Right Now, check out <a href="http://www.brightsideup.com/" title="Bright Side Up" rel="noopener noreferrer">brightsideup.com</a>&nbsp;or learn more about Amy at <a href="http://www.amyspencer.com/" title="Amy Spencer" rel="noopener noreferrer">amyspencer.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
To learn more about procrastination, check out our Procrastination Research Group at <a href="http://www.procrastination.ca" title="Procrastination Research Group" rel="noopener noreferrer">procrastination.ca</a> or <a href="http://procrastinatorsdigest.com" title="Procrastinator's Digest" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Procrastinator's Digest: A Concise Guide to Solving the Procrastination Puzzle</a>.
The closing song, Procrastination, is by <a href="http://www.mattweidinger.com/" title="Matt Weidinger - Singer, Song Writer" rel="noopener noreferrer">Matt Weidinger</a>. Enjoy!

Turn it "bright side up!"

Dr. Timothy A. Pychyl, associate professor of psychology and director of the Procrastination Research Group (Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada), provides a series of short talks, interviews and question/answer podcasts that explain why we procrastinate and what we can do about it.  An award winning educator, Dr. Pychyl challenges his listeners to explore their daily choices to act or postpone acting on their intentions. Do we head to the gym as intended, or slouch back on the couch thinking "I'll feel more like a workout tomorrow"? Do we tackle the task now, or do we avoid it arguing to ourselves that "I work better under pressure"? From losing 10 pounds to changing personal habits, Pychyl, a personality psychologist, focuses on the breakdown of intentional action - a problem commonly called procrastination. This series expands on three main themes: 1) irrational delay that sabotages personal productivity, 2) personality attributes that contribute to self-defeating behaviours, and 3) situational factors that undermine our ability to take or sustain action.  Drawing on the research literature, topics include: self-handicapping, anxiety, self-regulation, perfectionism, will power, coping styles, effects on health and well-being, impulsivity, temporal discounting, motivation and even purpose in life. Of course, Dr. Pychyl doesnâ€™t leave his listeners with the problem itself. Once these key factors have been established, he turns his attention to techniques that facilitate self change, habit-breaking implementation intentions, as well as strategies that help each of us to â€œcarpe diem!â€?  The emphasis is on self-understanding, practical advice and tools for change. We guarantee that you will find this an engaging series of podcasts that will provide you with tactics to increase personal productivity and well-being.

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Dr. Timothy A. Pychyl, associate professor of psychology and director of the Procrastination Research Group (Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada), provides a series of short talks, interviews and question/answer podcasts that explain why we procrastinate and what we can do about it. An award winning educator, Dr. Pychyl challenges his listeners to explore their daily choices to act or postpone acting on their intentions. Do we head to the gym as intended, or slouch back on the couch thinking "I'll feel more like a workout tomorrow"? Do we tackle the task now, or do we avoid it arguing to ourselves that "I work better under pressure"? From losing 10 pounds to changing personal habits, Pychyl, a personality psychologist, focuses on the breakdown of intentional action - a problem commonly called procrastination. This series expands on three main themes: 1) irrational delay that sabotages personal productivity, 2) personality attributes that contribute to self-defeating behaviours, and 3) situational factors that undermine our ability to take or sustain action. Drawing on the research literature, topics include: self-handicapping, anxiety, self-regulation, perfectionism, will power, coping styles, effects on health and well-being, impulsivity, temporal discounting, motivation and even purpose in life. Of course, Dr. Pychyl doesnâ€™t leave his listeners with the problem itself. Once these key factors have been established, he turns his attention to techniques that facilitate self change, habit-breaking implementation intentions, as well as strategies that help each of us to â€œcarpe diem!â€? The emphasis is on self-understanding, practical advice and tools for change. We guarantee that you will find this an engaging series of podcasts that will provide you with tactics to increase personal productivity and well-being.

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