Join Coach and Psychologist Julian on The Doubtless Podcast as he chats with Patrick, a lifelong procrastinator and author of 'How to Be a Better Procrastinator.' This episode dives deep into themes of mindfulness, managing emotions, and overcoming analysis paralysis. Patrick shares his personal stories and insights, stressing the importance of starting small, celebrating wins, and making progress visible. They discuss the value of mentors, creating a space for deep thought, and how routines and realistic goals can combat procrastination. You'll learn about practical strategies like temptation bundling, mind mapping, and breaking tasks into bite-sized chunks. Plus, the impact of self-compassion and personal relationships on happiness. Get ready for a candid, insightful conversation filled with actionable tips to tackle procrastination and self-criticism.Patrick Sanaghan is the president of a consulting firm that works in the Higher Education space in the US. He is the author of many books, including How To Be A Better ProcrastinatorAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/How-Better-Procrastinator-Super-Achievers/dp/B0C6BWWC2500:00 Introduction to the Doubtless Podcast00:35 Discussing Patrick's Book on Procrastination03:25 The Emotional Aspect of Procrastination06:04 Setting Realistic Goals and Managing Expectations08:47 Delegation and Peer Support13:22 Routines, Rituals, and the Importance of Starting36:53 The Power of Rewards and Making Progress Visible45:21 The Impact of Social Media on Procrastination47:55 The Dopamine Effect of Notifications49:01 The Addiction to Busyness50:56 Breaking the Cycle of Old Habits52:11 The Power of Small Wins53:32 The Importance of Purpose54:11 Strategies for Tackling Procrastination01:00:18 The Role of Self-Compassion01:02:31 The Paradox of Choice01:05:29 The Value of Being Listened To01:26:18 The Impact of Gratitude01:28:23 Final Thoughts and ReflectionsConnect with Patrick:http://thesanaghangroup.comHis book:https://www.amazon.com/How-Better-Procrastinator-Super-Achievers/dp/B0C6BWWC25Connect with Julian:https://www.linkedin.com/in/julian-merten/Subscribe to the podcast here:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-doubtless-podcast/id1739371672Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6oLuTMYmmt2eTzfXhVz2iZYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDoubtlessPodcastAny other platform: https://link.chtbl.com/doubtless Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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