The Critical Inner Voice Drives Avoidance

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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

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