“Just do it!”?

Understanding and managing procrastination

Rebecca Meier (CERes)

Do you often find yourself answering emails or tackling small administrative tasks instead of working on your current research project? Tim Urban, in his 2016 TED Talk, attributes this tendency to an inner “instant gratification monkey” that hijacks self-regulation, prioritising quick and enjoyable tasks over large, complex projects. This workshop explores the cognitive, volitional and emotional processes behind procrastination, helping you recognise your own behavioural patterns and develop strategies to regain control. However, you shouldn’t expect to be free from procrastination by the end; rather, you’ll gain practical tools to manage it more consciously. Method: As part of the workshop, we will work with the Zurich Resource Model (ZRM®). Participants should be prepared not only to reflect on their procrastination behaviours but also to engage with the emotions connected to them.