“Why You Procrastinate (And Why It’s Not Your Fault)”

SummaryThis episode explores the true nature of procrastination, emphasizing that it's not laziness but a complex emotional regulation process. Dr. Tom Kiely explains how understanding the emotional roots of procrastination can help us break free from the cycle and develop healthier strategies.Keywordsprocrastination, emotional regulation, ADHD, self-compassion, productivity, mental health, behavioral change TakeawaysProcrastination is about emotion, not time.Avoidance provides short-term relief but long-term shame.Externalize structure to manage tasks effectively.Practice self-compassion to break the shame cycle.Reframe procrastination as a signal of underlying distress. Subscribe🔔Subscribe to access bi-weekly podcast episodes: [PODCAST LINK]   Get in touch with Dr. KielyPRIVATE PRACTICE WEBSITEPSYCHOLOGY TODAYLINKEDININSTAGRAM  Psychology Today:https://www.psychologytoday.com/usSuicide and Crisis HotlineDial 988https://988lifeline.org/  ResourcesSolving ProcrastinationSimon Fraser University: Student Learning CommonsAtomic Habits by James Clear Music:Firelight: Hemlockhttps://uppbeat.io/t/hemlock/firelightLicense code: RKGF5N0ZRFQADJ9O Return: Greenhousehttps://uppbeat.io/t/greenhouse/returnLicense code: 9KVZHSIBZRDEOIPT Summer Pop Lemonade: SonicMoodhttps://audiojungle.net/item/summer-pop-lemonade/53371178License code: 14a92b7e-e924-4c82-9de5-f8aa3518b752 Rock Your Surfboard: Yeti Musichttps://uppbeat.io/t/yeti-music/rock-your-surfboardLicense code: 343U0UCD8ZHJYTR