Can Mindfulness Help Us Be Less of a Procrastinator

Send a textIn this episode, Sarah and Jacob explore research about the connections between procrastination and health issues, such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension and lowered immunity.  Sarah also shares four driving forces behind our procrastination habits--optimism, fear, doubt and trauma.  Sarah shares strategies for becoming mindful of the cycles these driving forces cause and their consequences on your mind and body.  Sarah and Jacob discuss the benefits of sitting with these cycles and using awareness and self-compassion to move you forward.Important links:The Aware Mind blog: http://www.tsdmind.org/blog  TSD Mindfulness Virtual Meditation Center http://www.tsdmind.org  Sarah's Mindfulness Coaching website: http://www.sarahvallely.com  Jacob's Personal Training website http://www.jacobderossett.com Jacob's YouTube Channel https://tinyurl.com/9yykwne9The Aware Mind on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aware_mind_podcast/This episode is a meditation for beginners, and mindfulness for beginners resource. Intermediate and advanced meditators will also benefit. The Aware Mind produces content that supports stress reduction, anxiety relief, better concentration and focus, and trauma healing.Download supplemental handouts from our blog to support your practice. A transcript is also available on our blog. The Aware Mind is produced by TSD Mindfulness, a virtual meditation center, offering mindfulness classes, certifications and private coaching.