Procrastination intensifies the stress of a task, making it even more difficult to start. By putting off tasks, we give ourselves less time to complete them, increasing the feeling of pressure. This cycle of procrastination leads to a continuous buildup of stress, rather than relieving it. Contrary to the belief that procrastinating will make the stress go away, it actually compounds the stress and makes it harder to begin the task.
[video available on spotify] i got the idea for this episode because i was quite literally procrastinating writing an outline for a podcast episode. i didn't have an idea for a topic, or the mental energy to sit down and brainstorm. and i realized, everyone struggles with this. at times the human condition can feel like this constant fight against procrastination. we always have things that we need to do, and simultaneously we have so many things that we'd rather be doing that are more fun, lighthearted, and enjoyable. and the thing about procrastination is that not only does it cause stress, but it can also impact our self-esteem. it’s something that a lot of us only vaguely understand. we know we do it, but we don't fully understand why we do it or how we can stop doing it. so let’s talk about it.
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