Say Goodbye to Procrastination: 3 Steps to Productivity Bliss
“I feel like I’m drowning in a sea of unfinished tasks.”
“I feel guilty for not being more productive and for putting off things that I know I should be doing.”
If this sounds like you and you’ve been feeling weighed down by procrastination, today’s episode is for you!
In this episode of the Therapy Explained Podcast, I dive into the common struggles of procrastination and perfectionism.
You'll learn about:
The misleading thoughts that contribute to these issues
Practical tips to overcome procrastination
My personal experiences
How self-care and mindful task evaluation can help
Practical strategies like breaking tasks into smaller, achievable steps, adopting the mantra 'done is better than perfect,' and more!
Listen in as I uncover three simple steps to taking control of your productivity and conquering procrastination once and for all.
After listening, you’ll walk away ready to shed the weight of the shame and stress that accompanies chronic procrastination so you can show up as the goal-getter you were always meant to be!
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction to Therapy Explained Podcast
00:24 Understanding Procrastination
00:44 Evaluating Procrastination
02:40 Addressing Procrastination
05:10 Challenging Procrastination Thoughts
06:47 Overcoming Procrastination Guilt
07:29 Overcoming Procrastination: The Long-Term Benefits
07:40 Step 1: Make a List of Reasons
08:10 Step 2: Break Tasks into Small Steps
09:30 Step 3: Pair Pleasant with Unpleasant Tasks
10:23 Step 4: Drop the Perfectionism
12:35 Mind Over Matter: Tackling Perfectionism
14:04 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
14:16 Outro: Join the Therapy Explained Community
