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EPISODE · Nov 30, 2023 · 1 MIN

Why do people procrastinate?

from The Accountability Minute:Business Acceleration|Productivity · host Anne Bachrach

What do you think the answer to this question is?  Why do people procrastinate?  It’s because the thought of completing the task causes them discomfort, such as fear or anxiety.  Notice I said the thought of completing the task.  This is an important point.Take term papers for instance.  There is no real discomfort involved with writing a term paper.  Can it be tedious?  Sometimes.  Does it require research?  Definitely.  Does it take time away from something you would rather be doing?  Certainly.  Can it be intellectually challenging?  Absolutely.But is it impossible?  No.  Does it cause real discomfort?  No.Tune in tomorrow to explore some other reasons why people procrastinate and what to do about it.  Download my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Helping You Create Your Ideal Business and Ideal Life, by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/stop-procrastination.  Subscribe to my high-value proven business success tips and resources Blog (https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/)  Want more from The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries, or by going to https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573.  Take advantage of all the complimentary business tips and tools by joining the Free Silver Membership on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/.  Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.  Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™ 

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