Life Kit Why you procrastinate — and how to stop
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Jan 28, 2021 
Anastasia Lachlan, a licensed therapist and recovering procrastinator, dives into the roots of procrastination. She reveals that it’s often driven by perfectionism and negative emotions, not laziness. Anastasia shares powerful strategies like the Ivy League method for task prioritization and emphasizes the importance of self-love and reframing negative self-talk. She also discusses how self-care plays a critical role in managing procrastination. Listeners will find practical tools to boost productivity while addressing their inner critic.
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Procrastination and Emotions
- Procrastination is a dysfunctional coping mechanism for negative emotions like anxiety, self-doubt, or fear, not laziness.
- Chronic procrastination is rooted in difficulty regulating these emotions, requiring self-awareness and identification.
Perfectionism and Procrastination
- Perfectionism fuels procrastination by creating an unrealistic expectation of flawlessness.
- This leads to delaying tasks until the last minute due to the fear of imperfection.
Anastasia's Journey
- Anastasia Lachlan's personal struggles with procrastination and perfectionism began at age 12 and intensified in college.
- This led her to prioritize self-work and inner work to manage these challenges.