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2934: Feeling Confused, Overwhelmed, or Lazy? by Tonya Lester on Pursuing Your Dreams and Getting Unstuck

Oct 12, 2023

Tonya Lester, a psychotherapist, helps those feeling confused, overwhelmed, or lazy. The podcast explores topics such as overcoming procrastination and fear, tackling overwhelm, building momentum, and embracing consistency in pursuing goals.

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Taking action, even if imperfect or mediocre, is crucial to overcoming confusion and gaining momentum in pursuing one's dreams.

Consistency in action and building good habits is more important than immediate results when pursuing career goals, as progress comes from actively doing the work.

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Overcoming Obstacles and Starting Again

The podcast episode discusses the story of Annie, a professional photographer, who struggled to restart her career after a hiatus. She faced feelings of confusion, overwhelm, and laziness, unsure of where to begin or if she had the talent anymore. The episode highlights the importance of taking action, even if it feels imperfect or mediocre. By starting small and being consistent, Annie was able to overcome her fear and gain momentum in her career.

Facing Fear of Failure in Pursuing Goals

01:20

Focus on Taking Real Actions, Not Just Buying Solutions

01:29

Introduction

2min

Overcoming Procrastination and Fear to Pursue Your Goals

2min

Overcoming Overwhelm and Taking Action towards Goals

3min

Overcoming Fear and Building Momentum

3min

Taking Action and Embracing Consistency

1min

Tonya Lester helps you if you're feeling confused, overwhelmed or lazy

Episode 2934: Feeling Confused, Overwhelmed, or Lazy? by Tonya Lester on Pursuing Your Dreams and Getting Unstuck

Tonya Lester, LCSW, is a psychotherapist in Brooklyn, NY. She graduated from New York University with a Master's degree in Social Work. Her post-graduate training includes a fellowship at Psychoanalytic Theory at the Institute for Psychoanalytic Theory and Research (IPTAR) and supervised practice in Psychodynamic Therapy under Drs. C.E. Robins and John Broughton. She completed training in IFS with Dick Schwartz, Nancy Sowell, and Pam Krause. Her training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) was with John Forsyth, Ph.D. She studied RLT with its creator, Terry Real.

The original post is located here: https://www.tonyalester.com/blog/feeling-confused-overwhelmed-or-lazy

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