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Emotional Avoidance
- Procrastination is driven by anxiety and a desire to avoid negative emotions related to a task.
- We often substitute easier, more manageable activities to temporarily escape these feelings.
Neurosis as Substitute
- Procrastination stems from avoiding negative emotions, serving as a short-term coping mechanism.
- It's a form of "neurotic" avoidance, substituting for "legitimate suffering," according to Jung.
Toilet Training Power Struggle
- Joseph Lee recounts helping a child overcome resistance to toilet training.
- By acknowledging the child's power to refuse, the child felt understood and then chose to cooperate.