Ep 74: Q & A - Why Can’t I Stop Procrastinating Even Though It Causes Mental Stress?

Listen to this episode from The Jim Fortin Podcast on Spotify. Start Your Transformation Now Do you find yourself constantly thinking you want to get things done but never actually doing them? Are you the classic procrastinator? If so, you’re going to like this episode. If you’re like the person who asked this week’s question, you may often procrastinate and then feel bad about it. In this episode I talk about the probable causes of why people procrastinate and some possible solutions if you’re a procrastinator. In this episode I talk about: [1:22] Six possible reasons people procrastinate [3:30] Procrastination and fear [4:38] Procrastination and “avoidance behavior” [7:32] Procrastination and “delayism” [9:16] Stress and procrastination [10:50] The “Procrastination Accumulation Effect.” [15:26] Emotional management And, like in every episode, I talk about possible solutions that you can use to change your behaviors and stop procrastinating. As well, I will talk about the personal “strategy” that I use to beat procrastination. Transformational Takeaway: Move your attention from what starts your procrastination cycle. Mentioned Resources: Eisenhower Matrix Episode 6: Here’s The Only Place To Find Your Highest Potential Seven Habits of Highly Effective People Master Thought Formula Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you make a purchase. Let's Connect:  Instagram Facebook YouTube LinkedIn  LIKED THE EPISODE? If you're the kind of person who likes to help others, then share this with your friends and family. If you have found value, they will too. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts so we can reach more people. Listening on Spotify? Please leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you! Thank you for listening!  With Gratitude, Jim Fortin