Procrastination and perfectionism, with Alexander Rozental

<p>In this episode I speak to Alexander Rozental about procrastination and perfectionism.</p> <p>Alexander Rozental is a Licensed Psychologist in Sweden, with a PhD from the Department of Psychology at Stockholm University, and he is presently a Post Doctoral Researcher at the Centre for Psychiatry Research at Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm. Alexander has published research and a book on the subject of procrastination and perfectionism. </p> <p>We talk about -</p> <p>05:11 How Alexander got into this area of study 05:46 Using CBT to combat perfectionism 07:56 Why do people procrastinate? 09:09 The connection between perfectionism and procrastination 11:50 The effects of procrastination 15:09 A model to change this behaviour 20:01 Using apps to limit distractions 21:20 Goal setting and sub-goals 23:58 Does Alexander procrastinate? 26:27 How procrastination can affect couples’ relationships 28:56 Alexander’s take away for you</p> <p> Do you procrastinate because you feel overwhelmed? Download my free guide to calm the overwhelm here: <a href='http://www.thethomasconnection.co.uk/calm'>www.thethomasconnection.co.uk/calm</a> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lasting-Connection-Developing-Compassion-Yourself/dp/1472144279/ref=sr_1_1?crid=5G1A3OMZGL3L&dchild=1&keywords=the+lasting+connection&qid=1611161529&sprefix=the+lasting+conn%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-1'>Order my book at Amazon here.</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Find me at <a href='https://thethomasconnection.co.uk/'>www.thethomasconnection.co.uk</a></p> <p>Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/the_thomas_connection/'>@the_thomas_connection</a></p> <p>Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/thethomasconnection/'>www.facebook.com/thethomasconnection</a></p> <p>Pause Purpose Play Facebook group: <a href='http://www.facebook.com/groups/pausepurposeplay'>www.facebook.com/groups/pausepurposeplay</a> </p> <p> </p> <p>This episode was edited by <a href='http://www.emilycrosbymedia.com'>Emily Crosby Media</a></p> <p>