Welcome back to Work in Progress: The Personal Productivity Science Insights Podcast, where host Joahanna Wickramaratne delves into the psychological intricacies that shape our productivity. In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on procrastination, exploring why we delay and how understanding this behavior can unlock greater personal and professional growth. Ready to conquer procrastination once and for all?  Our guest today is Dr. Alla Demutska, the Clinical Director of Counseling and Psychotherapy at The School of Positive Psychology in Singapore. With over 12 years of clinical experience and a rich background of study and practice in Melbourne, Dr. Alla Demutska brings deep expertise in understanding the human psyche. Her insights into procrastination are grounded in both clinical experience and academic knowledge, making her a powerful voice on the topic. In this conversation, Dr. Alla Demutska explores the psychological roots of procrastination and how it differs from the occasional delays in productivity that we all experience. She discusses the significant benefits of understanding and addressing procrastination for both personal and professional growth. She also highlights the common challenges individuals face in tackling procrastination and how a deeper understanding of its psychology can help overcome these barriers. Listeners will gain practical tips and methods for recognizing and combating procrastination in their daily lives. Dr. Alla Demutska’s expert advice offers a clear path to improving productivity by understanding the underlying factors that lead to procrastination. Connect with Dr. Alla Demutska through the following links:Website: https://drallademutska.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-alla-demutska-6263491/?originalSubdomain=au  Produced by the Personal Productivity Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs.  Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ and visit https://pp.lmsl.net for further information about Personal Productivity Science Labs. Follow us on Social Media to stay updated: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@productivitysciencelabs    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/personal.productivity.science.labs    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/productivity.science.labs/    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/personal-productivity-science-labs/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PPScienceLabs     Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@productvity.science.labs     You can also subscribe and listen to the show on your preferred podcasting platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/work-in-progress-the-personal-productivity-science/id1648510051    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6L7yQ04WzqSmOujb1Tv9zF   Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d496df8d-8897-4042-949c-2fbe9031e6c1/work-in-progress-the-personal-productivity-science-insights-podcast    iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-work-in-progress-the-perso-102862795/     Podbean: https://personalproductivityinsights.podbean.com/     PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3402172     Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/work-in-progress-the-personal-4914174