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Episode 3757:
Psych Alive explores why procrastination is less about poor time management and more about managing difficult emotions. By uncovering the role of self-critical thoughts and fear-driven avoidance, the article provides tools to move past resistance and take meaningful action.
Read along with the original article(s) here:
https://www.psychalive.org/stop-procrastinating/Quotes to ponder:
"Most of us are all too familiar with the sinking feeling that comes with putting off an important task."
"Procrastination is not a time management problem; it’s an emotional regulation problem."
"We often fail to realize that the very strategies we use to protect ourselves from uncomfortable feelings are the ones that keep us stuck."
Episode references:
Procrastination: Why You Do It, What to Do About It Now:
https://www.amazon.com/Procrastination-You-What-Do-About/dp/0738211702Self-Compassion:https://www.amazon.com/Self-Compassion-Beating-Yourself-Insecurity-Destructive/dp/0061733520
The War of Art:
https://www.amazon.com/War-Art-Through-Creative-Battles/dp/1936891026Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
