A full blown anxiety attack really helps me lock in… 🫠
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I just can’t bring myself to start uni assignments
#procrastinator #procrastinating #assignments #studying #writing
Do you find yourself procrastinating, no matter how hard you try to stay focused?
If this sounds like you (because it sure as hell sounds like me 😆), you’re going to want to tune into tonight’s episode of @themelrobbinspodcast with the world’s leading researcher on procrastination, Dr. Joseph Ferrari 👇
🎧 “How to Stop Procrastinating, According to the World’s Leading Expert (It’s Not What You Think)”
Topics discussed:
* How research defines procrastination (it’s not what you think)
* Why procrastination is an epidemic
* How procrastinators see the world
* The difference between someone who procrastinates and a procrastinator
* How the Premack Principle helps you get stuff done
* The REAL reason you procrastinate
* The ONE word that can change how you think about yourself
* A powerful strategy to use when you feel stuck
* The link between procrastination and perfectionism
* The difference between an excuse and a legitimate reason
* How to deal with procrastinators in your life
Episode drops TONIGHT at 9pm PT! #linkinbio
The #MelRobbinsPodcast is available in 194 countries, wherever you listen to podcasts. Search “mel robbins podcast” on YouTube to find all episodes.
Do you find yourself procrastinating, no matter how hard you try to stay focused?
If this sounds like you (because it sure as hell sounds like me 😆), you’re going to want to tune into tonight’s episode of The #MelRobbinsPodcast with the world’s leading researcher on procrastination, Dr. Joseph Ferrari 👇
🎧 “How to Stop Procrastinating, According to the World’s Leading Expert (It’s Not What You Think)”
Topics discussed:
* How research defines procrastination (it’s not what you think)
* Why procrastination is an epidemic
* How procrastinators see the world
* The difference between someone who procrastinates and a procrastinator
* How the Premack Principle helps you get stuff done
* The REAL reason you procrastinate
* The ONE word that can change how you think about yourself
* A powerful strategy to use when you feel stuck
* The link between procrastination and perfectionism
* The difference between an excuse and a legitimate reason
* How to deal with procrastinators in your life
Listen NOW! #linkinbio
The #MelRobbinsPodcast is available in 194 countries, wherever you listen to podcasts. Search “mel robbins podcast” on YouTube to find all episodes.
Its never too late to make goals for the year but I do think next week is a good time to start. 😊
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#goalsfor2023 #procrastinator #toomuchtodo #funnykids #funnysayings #funnyreels #kidactor #kidactress #childactress #childactor #charlotteanntucker #charlottetucker
DON’T stop procrastinating to be successful 🤯 what do you think?
#procrastination #productivitytips #successmindset #psychologyfacts #procrastinator
3 Reasons You Procrastinate. #procrastination #stopprocrastinating #procrastinating #procrastinate #howtostopprocrastinating #procrastinator #reels #reelsinstagram
The labels you give yourself can limit you, holding you back from realizing what you’re capable of.
When you label yourself, you’re convincing your mind that these traits are fixed and unchangeable.
You’re identifying with them, telling yourself that that’s just WHO YOU ARE… and that can reinforce a deeply held belief that you will ALWAYS be that way.
But that’s incorrect.
Simply changing how we speak to ourselves (and others) when referring to our abilities can change how we see ourselves, which changes how we feel, and what we do. It’s the basic cognitive model of behavior. Cognitions (or thoughts) influence how we feel (the ‘affective’ component) which changes what we do.
So, start reframing that internal narrative.
❌ “I’m terrible at this.”
✅ “I’m committed to learning and improving.”
❌ “I’m such a procrastinator.”
✅ “I’m working on overcoming my procrastination habit.”
❌ “I’m a really bad public speaker”
✅ “I’m not a great public speaker yet – I’ll practice until I gain confidence.”
❌ “I’m so socially awkward”
✅ “I’m gradually stepping out of my comfort zone to improve my social skills.”
By doing this, you open yourself to growth and demonstrate to yourself (and others) that you’re capable of change.
Simple tweak, powerful impact.
Have you every used labels like any of the above? Let me know in the comments. 👇
#labels #limits #selflimitingbeliefs #selflimits #procrastination #procrastinator #selfimposedlimitations #selfconstraint #confident #confidence #cognitivereframing #cognitivereframe
These 3️⃣ myths will totally change the way you think about procrastination…
I’m sitting down with the world’s leading researcher on procrastination, Dr. Joseph Ferrari, on today’s episode of @themelrobbinspodcast
🎧 “How to Stop Procrastinating, According to the World’s Leading Expert (It’s Not What You Think)”
Topics discussed:
* How research defines procrastination (it’s not what you think)
* Why procrastination is an epidemic
* How procrastinators see the world
* The difference between someone who procrastinates and a procrastinator
* How the Premack Principle helps you get stuff done
* The REAL reason you procrastinate
* The ONE word that can change how you think about yourself
* A powerful strategy to use when you feel stuck
* The link between procrastination and perfectionism
* The difference between an excuse and a legitimate reason
* How to deal with procrastinators in your life
To listen, click the “Resources” link in my bio OR comment “PROCRASTINATOR” below and I’ll send you a DM with a link to the episode!
Or search “mel robbins podcast” on YouTube 📺 to find all episodes.
The vocabulary of PROCRASTINATION! ⚠️
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I have a confession to make...
Sometimes I use planning as a way to procrastinate the things I really don’t want to do 😬
If there’s something on the horizon and I’m not really thrilled about it, I find myself moving it back over and over until there’s little to no time left.
Have you ever done this? My guess is that you have.
It’s such a sneaky way to procrastinate that it almost doesn’t feel like procrastination at all. But the hard truth is that it still is 🫠
I’m going to be sharing my thoughts on procrastination over the next couple of days because I’ve seen a lot of questions popping up on this topic. If you are a serial procrastinator or you’re like me and you’re a procrastinator in recovery, drop your questions or roadblocks in the comments below and I’ll make sure to address them in an upcoming post!
#worklifeharmony #thepinkbee #worklifebalance #busymama #motherhoodsimplified #plannergeek #worksmart #plannermom #productiveday #productivitytips #planningcommunity #overwhelmed #burnoutrecovery #stressmanagement #mompreneur #momsinbusiness #bossmomlife #procrastinating #procrastinator
Ever wondered why you keep putting those things off? 👀
When we put things off, it’s often because the task triggers discomfort — anxiety, fear of failure, perfectionism, or even boredom — and our brain tries to protect us by avoiding that negative feeling in the moment. It’s a short-term coping mechanism, not a character flaw.
In fact, brain imaging studies have found that procrastinators show stronger connections between the amygdala (which processes emotion and threat) and the anterior cingulate cortex (which manages conflict). That means our brains literally experience certain tasks as emotionally risky. So when someone procrastinates, they’re not being lazy (!!!) they’re trying to self-soothe. The irony, of course, is that avoidance tends to make the stress worse later, creating a guilt spiral that reinforces the very emotions we were trying to avoid.
So instead of asking, “Why am I lazy?” the better question might be, “What emotion am I avoiding right now?” When we can name the fear underneath the delay, whether it’s embarrassment, overwhelm, or uncertainty, we can meet it with compassion rather than shame.
Because procrastination isn’t a failure of discipline; it’s a signal from your nervous system saying, something about this feels hard to face right now.
#womeninfinance #mentalhealth #procrastinating #personalfinanceforwomen #procrastinator