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EPISODE · Jun 19, 2025 · 29 MIN

Ep111: Overcoming Procrastination When You’re Ambitious and Burned Out

from Burnout-Free Me · host Daring DVM

In this episode of Daring DVM, Dr. Amy Grimm discusses a surprisingly common struggle for high-achievers: procrastination. We’re not talking about laziness or lack of discipline, we’re talking about the real reason we procrastinate (hint: it has everything to do with avoiding negative emotion). You’ll learn: The two sneaky ways perfectionists tend to procrastinate Why smart, driven women find themselves delaying or distracting, even when they really want to follow through How emotions like fear of failure, overwhelm, self-doubt, and discomfort fuel the cycle of avoidance Practical journaling prompts and self-awareness exercises to help you figure out what you’re trying to avoid What it actually takes to break the habit of procrastination (no willpower required) If you’re tired of putting things off, constantly feeling behind, or stuck in a burnout spiral, this episode will help you start moving forward, one uncomfortable but empowering step at a time.   ✨ Ready to create your burnout-free life? Book your free Burnout-Free Me consultation today.   🌐Visit www.daringdvm.com to learn more about coaching and working with me. You can also find out about team trainings and speaking engagements. And you can join the Daring DVM Community for weekly inspiration, coaching tools, special offers, and more! 📩Let's connect on Instagram or LinkedIn

In this episode of Daring DVM, Dr. Amy Grimm discusses a surprisingly common struggle for high-achievers: procrastination. We’re not talking about laziness or lack of discipline, we’re talking about the real reason we procrastinate (hint: it has everything to do with avoiding negative emotion). You’ll learn: The two sneaky ways perfectionists tend to procrastinate Why smart, driven women find themselves delaying or distracting, even when they really want to follow through How emotions like fear of failure, overwhelm, self-doubt, and discomfort fuel the cycle of avoidance Practical journaling prompts and self-awareness exercises to help you figure out what you’re trying to avoid What it actually takes to break the habit of procrastination (no willpower required) If you’re tired of putting things off, constantly feeling behind, or stuck in a burnout spiral, this episode will help you start moving forward, one uncomfortable but empowering step at a time.   ✨ Ready to create your burnout-free life? Book your free Burnout-Free Me consultation today.   🌐Visit www.daringdvm.com to learn more about coaching and working with me. You can also find out about team trainings and speaking engagements. And you can join the Daring DVM Community for weekly inspiration, coaching tools, special offers, and more! 📩Let's connect on Instagram or LinkedIn

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