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.

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

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Filed in: Archive 2: 2017 • Interview • Podcast • Productivity

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