233: [Emotions And Writing Series] Procrastination Is Actually About Feelings
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Sep 3, 2024
Explore the surprising emotional roots of procrastination, revealing it as a barrier tied to feelings, not just laziness. Discover the negative impact of academic mindsets on productivity and how rethinking these emotions can pave the way to progress. Gain valuable frameworks to break free from procrastination cycles and reignite your writing projects. This insightful discussion helps you understand that overcoming procrastination requires addressing underlying emotional challenges.
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Procrastination and Emotions
Procrastination itself isn't an emotion, but it stems from avoiding negative feelings.
Address the underlying emotions to overcome procrastination, not just the behavior.
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Avoid Negative Self-Talk
Avoid self-deprecating explanations for procrastination, like laziness or inadequacy.
Read Devin Price's "Laziness Does Not Exist" to challenge these negative beliefs.
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Productivity Books Don't Help
Don't rely on productivity books to solve procrastination; they often lack emotional depth.
Address the feelings you're avoiding, which are the root cause of procrastination.
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Welcome to the second episode of the ‘Emotions and Writing’ podcast series. Today, we are tackling procrastination.
Procrastination is usually associated with negative self-talk, like laziness or ineptitude. But the real reason behind it is emotional. I start the episode by discussing how academics think about procrastination and why that mindset backfires. Then, I share a framework to help you get out of the cycle of procrastination around a writing project.
There is a very close connection between procrastination and emotions. Procrastination isn’t about productivity; it’s about feelings. If you struggle with procrastination and want to get to the heart of the problem, this episode is for you. Tune in and learn how to break through procrastination and get your writing project back on track!
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