I have a major academic crush on Dr. Timothy A. Pychyl, an associate professor of psychology at Carleton U (represent!) who specializes in the study of procrastination. A long-time foe of mine, procrastination is something that pretty much everyone battles to some degree or another – especially students, it seems. After all, who wants to crank out thousands of words on Polanyi’s double movement when you could be putting some moves of your own on your foxy significant other? (or basically, doing anything other than writing about Polanyi…gee, I think I see some dust on the floor over there, where’s my broom at?)
Dr. Tim has a very intimate knowledge of the procrastination demon, and writes a blog on Psychology Today (one of my fav magazines) that is filled with excellent articles to help you better understand procrastination – why you do it, and how to stop it. For example, this article - 3 tips to reduce procrastination today! – which offers common sense but excellent advice such as “just get started”, “be honest with yourself”, and yes – “suck it up!”
If nothing else, reading his blog is an interesting way to procrastinate. 
Speaking of which, I had better get back to my paper…
