3757: Stop Procrastinating by Psych Alive on How to Manage Difficult Emotions and Take Action

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3757: Psych Alive explores why procrastination is less about poor time management and more about managing difficult emotions. By uncovering the role of self-critical thoughts and fear-driven avoidance, the article provides tools to move past resistance and take meaningful action. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/stop-procrastinating/ Quotes to ponder: "Most of us are all too familiar with the sinking feeling that comes with putting off an important task." "Procrastination is not a time management problem; it’s an emotional regulation problem." "We often fail to realize that the very strategies we use to protect ourselves from uncomfortable feelings are the ones that keep us stuck." Episode references: Procrastination: Why You Do It, What to Do About It Now: https://www.amazon.com/Procrastination-You-What-Do-About/dp/0738211702 Self-Compassion:https://www.amazon.com/Self-Compassion-Beating-Yourself-Insecurity-Destructive/dp/0061733520 The War of Art: https://www.amazon.com/War-Art-Through-Creative-Battles/dp/1936891026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices