464: Procrastinators Are People Too: How to Be Productive, Calm, Congruent, Anxiety-Free and Happy with Dr. Mary Lamia

Mary Lamia is a clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst who practices in Marin County, California. Additionally, she is a professor at the Wright Institute in Berkeley. Her career-long passion to convey an understanding of emotions to the public is exemplified by her writing and media work. She is the author of five books, including a recent publication, "What Motivates Getting Things Done: Procrastination, Emotions, and Success" and blogs for Psychology Today, Therapy Today, and Thrive Global websites. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGsVtMuoT5w Quotes:                                                                                                                                    “Our emotions motivate everything we do. They influence the style we have that drives us to get things done.” – Dr. Mary Lamia “Emotions are designed to help us pay attention, and they motivate us to act—to do something.” – Dr. Mary Lamia “When we look only at behavior without exploring the emotions that motivate it, we overlook the significant influences that create differences among people.” – Dr. Mary Lamia Takeaways: 01:09 Procrastination isn't a weakness, but a valid motivational style that can lead to success. 06:03 Emotions are the primary driver behind how people complete tasks and achieve goals. 09:52 Understanding your personal emotional motivation style can reduce self-criticism and improve productivity. 19:33 Success is defined by meeting deadlines and producing high-quality work, not by when tasks are started. 21:32 Creating artificial deadlines through personal commitments can help deadline-driven individuals stay motivated. Resources What Motivates Getting Things Done (Book) Dr. Mary Lamia (Official Site) Mary Lamia (LinkedIn) Mary Lamia (Twitter)