01. Procrastination, self-sabotage, and the cycle of addiction

In this episode, I dive into what procrastination really might mean for someone who has mental health struggles. It may seem that we’re lazy or unmotivated or whatever narrative our thoughts have generated to us, but sometimes there’s a part of the picture we’re not fully seeing. Fear - and seeking relief from that fear - can often be more at the heart of the matter than the defectiveness of self. Often, we’re too quick to blame ourselves because it’s what’s comfortable, but upon further examination, there’s another need we might need met. We may seek refuge from that fear in all different kinds of behaviors, which are close cousins of self-sabotage and addiction. This is a judgement free zone as we dig into how these three arenas might be more closely linked than we think. We’ll also explore some strategies to overcoming these hurdles.