Implementation Intentions for Procrastination
A deceptively simple planning technique developed by Peter Gollwitzer: you form specific if-then plans that pre-decide exactly...
5-10 minutes to write implementation intentions; 2-3 minutes for mental rehearsal. Weekly review: 10 minutes
Temporal Motivation Theory for Procrastination
A mathematical model developed by Piers Steel that explains exactly why you procrastinate using four variables: Motivation =...
10-15 minutes for initial diagnosis; ongoing application of strategies as needed
The Unschedule (Neil Fiore)
A counter-intuitive time management method from Neil Fiore's 'The Now Habit' that flips traditional scheduling on its head...
30 minutes to set up initially; 5 minutes daily to record completed work blocks; weekly review: 15 minutes