170: How to stop procrastinating with Dr. Fuschia Sirois

Our culture says that people procrastinate because they're disorganized and lazy. After all, how hard can it really be to do a task you've committed to doing, and one that you even know will benefit you?! &nbsp; But I learned through this episode that procrastination isn't about disorganization or laziness at all - it's much more about managing how we feel about tasks - and we can learn how to do this more effectively. &nbsp; Those of us who don't struggle with procrastination can also do quite a bit to support the folks who do, to make it easier for them to get stuck in and be successful at the task. &nbsp; Learn more about navigating your own procrastination and supporting your child in doing this as they get old enough for it to become relevant to them in this episode. &nbsp; Amazon affiliate link to Procrastination: What it is, why it's a problem, and what you can do about it by Fuschia Sirois: <a class="ql-link" href="https://amzn.to/3Tl9WTH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://amzn.to/3Tl9WTH</a> &nbsp; <strong>Jump to highlights</strong> 02:04 - Definition of Procrastination 03:19 - The 2 kinds of Procrastination and the difference between the two 04:07 - How common is procrastination? 08:03 - The interconnections between Procrastination and people's health 11:04 - How can Procrastination be linked to stress? 18:01 - Bed time Procrastination and its implication to people's health 21:25 - Link then between people's emotional states and procrastination 25:42 - The connections between perfectionism and procrastination 29:45 - What is active procrastination and is it a good thing? 33:20 - Interaction between procrastination and shame 40:42 - What can we do to manage our emotions and take on tasks that are important and valuable to us 42:34 - How can forgiveness and self compassion affect Procrastination 45:36 - What is paper doll diagram? 48:48 . Can children procrastinateand at what age does procrastination start to show up? 50:42 - Healthy ways of