How to overcome procrastination - Ep. 40

In this episode, I explore a topic which comes up regularly in the work that I do with my clients: procrastination.

According to the dictionary, we procrastinate when we:

keep delaying something that must be done, often because it is unpleasant or boring

Does that sound familiar?

Do you have a tendency to delay tasks you know you have to do?

Do you often prioritise urgent, less important tasks to delay tackling the most important ones on your list?

Have you been known to put your head in the sand about important tasks?

Maybe you find all sorts of distractions to avoid having to tackle them (hello social media feed!)?

If so, there is a good chance that you are procrastinating.

But don't be too harsh on yourself, procrastination is a manifestation of your brain wanting to seek pleasure and avoid pain. 

In this episode, I talk about why we procrastinate and offer practical steps to overcome procrastination.  You won't want to miss it!

Reference:

James Clear, Atomic Habits -

Ted Talk - Tim Urban: Inside the mind of a procrastinator 

The Mindful Path episode 29 - How to train your mind to change your life

The Mindful Path episode  episode 24 - Who are you choosing to be

For more tips on how to live with more ease and purpose, and to discover how to work with me personally, hop over to www.lightupandthrive.com.  

Music by www.hooksound.com