Listen "10 | Procrastination | Stop Shaming Yourself - It’s a Signpost, Not a Sin"
Episode Synopsis
Procrastination gets a bad rap. We call it laziness or lack of willpower, but the truth? It’s not a time problem - it’s an emotion regulation problem.In this episode of More Zest, I invite you to change how you speak to yourself about procrastination. Instead of shaming yourself for procrastinating, let’s decode the signal behind it.You’ll discover:Why procrastination is your brain managing feelings, not your calendar.The 4 big signals hiding inside procrastination: fear, misalignment, lack of clarity, and low energy.How to “read the signal” so you know whether to lower the stakes, break it down, delegate, or simply rest.The difference between helpful procrastination (incubation) vs harmful procrastination (avoidance + guilt).💡 Pair this episode with Productivity with Zest Episode 5 (Procrastination Unpacked) for the ultimate toolkit + mindset shift combo.🔗 Links & Resources:Productivity With Zest Episode 5: Procrastination UnpackedZest in Action kit for this episode including the Procrastination Buster Flow chart
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