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The Psychology of Procrastination and Productivity

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Responding to email, preparing for that meeting, tidying up the kitchen. Why is it tasks like those are often put aside for things like watching tv and surfing the internet? Bay Area psychologist Mary Lamia joins us to discuss her new book, “What Motivates Getting Things Done: Procrastination, Emotions, Success.” We’ll talk to Lamia about why people procrastinate, what emotions are at play when they do, and how to improve productivity.

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Mary Lamia, Clinical Psychologist in private practice, author, What Motivates Getting Things Done: Procrastination, Emotions and Success

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