

The Real Reason You Procrastinate
50 snips Mar 10, 2020
Procrastination isn't just laziness; it’s a complex emotional battle. Insights from renowned writer Margaret Atwood reveal how mood regulation plays a key role in delaying tasks. Learn to harness personal anecdotes and strategies to boost productivity—like creating to-do and to-don't lists. The discussion highlights how tighter schedules can actually enhance efficiency and the importance of self-compassion. Through humor and resilience, the episode explores the modern challenges of burnout and redefines what it means to be productive.
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Atwood's Procrastination
- Margaret Atwood, a renowned author, is also a self-proclaimed procrastination expert.
- She once forgot her computer with a draft of a heavily embargoed novel on a plane after watching a movie.
Procrastination and Emotions
- Procrastination is often mistaken for laziness.
- It's actually about avoiding negative emotions associated with a task, not the work itself.
Self-Compassion
- Acknowledge and accept that procrastination is a common human experience.
- Avoid self-criticism, which can worsen the issue and lead to more procrastination.