{"id":1873,"date":"2020-05-11T00:01:56","date_gmt":"2020-05-11T07:01:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/internalgroove.com\/2023dev\/?p=1873"},"modified":"2020-05-03T10:00:21","modified_gmt":"2020-05-03T17:00:21","slug":"wait-minute","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/internalgroove.com\/2023dev\/wait-minute\/","title":{"rendered":"Wait a Minute!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Do you find a million things to do <em>instead <\/em>of what you really need to do? Here\u2019s a provocative angle on the psychology of procrastination.<\/p>\n<div class=\"igaudio\">\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-1873-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/internalgroove.com\/2023dev\/media\/MML\/wait-minute.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/internalgroove.com\/2023dev\/media\/MML\/wait-minute.mp3\">https:\/\/internalgroove.com\/2023dev\/media\/MML\/wait-minute.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Is there anyone who hasn\u2019t been affected by the bane of procrastination?<\/h2>\n<p>Probably not. Why is that? It\u2019s because <a href=\"https:\/\/internalgroove.com\/2023dev\/why-wait\/\">procrastination is a tool that all humans use in certain situations<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We may not procrastinate on the same things, but we all procrastinate.<\/p>\n<p>And since all humans are subject to procrastination, we cannot approach it as a reflection on our self-worth. We can, however, use the insight we gain from it to develop healthier habits, patterns and practices.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/internalgroove.com\/2023dev\/procrastination-fear-not-flaws\/\">Procrastination is an effective strategic tool for avoiding things that make us feel bad<\/a>. That\u2019s why we all do it. And that\u2019s why we do it for different reasons, because we aren\u2019t all avoiding the same things.<\/p>\n<p>If you feel overwhelmed when you do your bookkeeping, that\u2019s a task you are likely to procrastinate on.<\/p>\n<p>If you feel frustrated when you start a new project, you will most likely employ the tool of procrastination when it\u2019s time to start a new project.<\/p>\n<p>If you feel angry or uncomfortable about calling clients who owe you money, guess what?<\/p>\n<h2>Time management systems often do not recognize the psychological component of procrastination.<\/h2>\n<p>That\u2019s why they often don\u2019t get us lasting positive results. In order to tackle the bear of procrastination, we have to first understand the feelings we are trying to avoid.<\/p>\n<p>Beating yourself up because you have labeled yourself a bad or unproductive person doesn\u2019t address the real issue.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have identified what you are trying to avoid by procrastinating, you can determine a <a href=\"https:\/\/internalgroove.com\/2023dev\/dally-no-more\/\">more effective strategy for dealing with it<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Maybe you need to hire a bookkeeper, work through the discomfort, or practice a meditative or relaxation technique.<\/p>\n<h2>The main point is not to judge yourself harshly when you find you are procrastinating.<\/h2>\n<p>Suspending judgment and acknowledging the feelings you are avoiding will provide a more stable foundation from which to deal with the issue. From there, you will be able to determine a more workable long-term solution. This is effective self-management!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you have specific work challenges in this unusual time, questions about options for navigating something you\u2019ve not encountered before or simply need a shoulder for some extra support, I am here for you so please consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timetrade.com\/book\/FFSDS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">booking a private phone consultation<\/a>. And yes, <em>this is on me<\/em> to support your ease and good health.<\/p>\n<p>Also, if you haven\u2019t already, please follow me on Facebook <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/barb.garrison\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@BarbBachGarrison<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/InternalGroove\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@InternalGroove<\/a> plus Instagram <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/internalgroove\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@internalgroove<\/a> where I\u2019m posting different types of daily support, uplifting content and suggestions to help you during this time.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you find a million things to do instead of what you really need to do?  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