Breaking Free from "Shoulds" - A Talk Around Procrastination (Bonus EP44)

My favorite snippet from Carly in this interview..."  All the things that, really, truly inspire you get prioritized and procrastination is actually there to help you stay on priority. Which is hysterical because we judge it and we think that we're not supposed to be doing it, but it's taking you off and taking you away from low priority items."Most entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders have, at some point, felt stuck. Maybe it’s a slowdown in business, an overwhelming to-do list, or just a nagging sense of frustration. Often, we think we’re procrastinating—but what if procrastination isn’t the problem? What if it’s actually a sign pointing us in the right direction?I sat down with Human Behavior Specialist, Carly Pepin, to talk about procrastination, unrealistic expectations, and why we should stop beating ourselves up for what we’renot doing. Instead, she suggests, we should use procrastination as a tool to better understand what actually drives us.Enjoy the episode!Timestamps01:28 Understanding Procrastination04:13 Reframing Tasks for Fulfillment06:51 Content Creation Strategies10:35 Balancing Priorities and Expectations15:05 Linking Tasks to Personal Values19:54 Reflecting on Life Purpose20:37 Finding Meaning in Daily Actions20:45 Procrastination and Purpose20:58 Redefining Success and Purpose21:23 Personal Stories of Purpose23:34 Monetizing Your Passions25:44 Understanding Shame and Pride32:42 Balancing Pride and Humility👉 For all the links and resources mentioned in this episode, check out the supporting blog post here.Stop second-guessing your to-do list and grab the Marketing Energy Matrix to focus on the tasks that actually get you results. 👉 ⁠⁠⁠https://compassdigitalstrategies.com/digital-marketing-services/marketing-energy-matrix/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Peek inside my toolbox for all my tools.⁠⁠⁠Visit ⁠⁠⁠Episodes I Like Playlist⁠⁠⁠ for other recommended episodes I've enjoyed.🗞️ Like newsletters?⁠⁠⁠ Digital Marketing Takeaway⁠⁠⁠About This ShowSmall Business Sweet Spot is a podcast show created by Compass Digital Strategies LLC. Founder, Barb Davids, wanted to create a show that was more direct and to the point around topics that improve our small businesses and personal lives. A self-professed podcast junkie, she listens to a variety of shows on her runs and road trips.Compass Digital Strategies is for people who are tired of their website being the thing that stresses them out. Around here, it gets simpler. We’re not here to add more to your plate. This is about having someone who sees what you’re dealing with and helps you sort it out. Clearly. Personally. In a way that doesn’t make you want to pull your hair out.