The Procrastination Reset

Robert Ellis is a cognitive‑behavioral coach and educator who specializes in helping students and professionals overcome chronic procrastination and develop sustainable study habits. With a Master’s degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Michigan and over a decade of experience working in university learning centers, he has guided thousands of individuals—from struggling freshmen to graduate students facing major theses—to stop delaying and start achieving.

Robert’s approach is rooted in behavioral science and cognitive‑behavioral therapy (CBT) principles, but he translates those complex ideas into practical, step‑by‑step methods that anyone can apply. He has been a featured speaker at national conferences on learning and productivity, and his articles have appeared in *Psychology Today*, *The Chronicle of Higher Education*, and *Lifehacker*. 

When he isn’t writing or coaching, Robert teaches workshops on time management, focus, and exam‑preparation strategies at colleges across the United States. He also runs an online community, The Focus Lab, where members share their progress and hold each other accountable. A former “extreme procrastinator” himself—he once finished a 20‑page paper in a single, caffeine‑fueled night—Robert knows firsthand the stress, shame, and lost opportunities that procrastination causes. That personal experience, combined with his professional training, makes his advice both empathetic and rigorous.

He lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with his wife and two children, and he still uses the Pomodoro Technique every day to write, plan, and tackle his endless inbox.