CONQUERING PROCRASTINATION

Hey, lovely souls! Who here procrastinates?

You better all say that you do because procrastination is normal! We all live in this whirlwind of life, with an endless to-do list, practically setting us up to procrastinate.

But what if we could uncover the real reasons behind our procrastination and, instead of blaming a lack of time or an overflowing schedule, took responsibility for our actions and conquered procrastination?

WHY PROCRASTINATE? Why do you think you procrastinate? The top 3 reasons for procrastination:

Fear of disapproval (hard time saying no to others)
Perfectionism (meeting other people’s expectations)
Overcommitment (not enough time, too much to do)

Which one do you resonate more with?

Hang on, there’s more here … let’s get a little deep and daring shall we, afterall, this is what evolution is about. What is procrastination really about?

FEAR OF INTIMACY

Can you believe it? Now, what does intimacy have to do with not having enough time to do what you need to do?

Well, if you don’t know me already, I’m Janine McJannet, a recovering People Pleaser, and if you have ever had that painful people pleasing pattern inside of you, then I’m sure that you’ll identify with this. My DNA practically screams “help others, fit in, feel significant, hide yourself, feel loved.”

So, does that mean when I procrastinate, it’s because I’m desperate but afraid of being intimate with others. Well, not so much. It’s about being intimate with yourself.

As a people pleaser, you may find yourself all over the place. We tend to be full of creativity: endless ideas on how to make the world, our community, our workplace or our family just better.

Perhaps you find yourself in a whirlwind of busyness, rushing around, always starting and never finishing, and often just avoiding the tough stuff until … “you have more time”.

What if we could just hit “PAUSE” and recognize that in our busy-ness, we’re actually running away from some kind of fear?

What if we got real with ourselves?

What if we got intimate with what truly matters in our life?

What if we stopped spinning the wheels and trying to please everyone else?

What if we actually re-committed to what’s genuinely important?

What if we could find more time?

How can we get back in our own lane? One true & tested way is to commit to carving out specific uninterrupted “me-time”. Don’t prioritize your schedule, schedule your priorities. And remember that your priorities do not include doing things for other people!

Give yourself a month, a few weeks, or even just one week with a SOUL FOCUS. You’re creative, come up with a plan. What do you want?

Be kinder.
Create more loving relationships.
Have that honest and hard conversation.
Become healthier.
Exercise more.
Be more confident.
Make more money.
What else?

What’s that one thing you really want to focus on?

Let’s find PRIORITY FOCUS TIME every day. It is simply dedicated time without interruptions:

Now, the real challenge to getting intimate with yourself. Answer these three questions around why you are procrastinating over completing a specific task:

1. What Am I Really Afraid Of?

This question encourages self-reflection. Ask yourself what’s the worst-case scenario that you’re subconsciously afraid of when it comes to this task. Is it fear of failure, judgment, rejection, abandonment, or something else? Identifying the specific fear is the first step to addressing it.

2. How Does This Task Challenge My Beliefs About Myself?

Consider how completing or not completing this task aligns with your self-image and core beliefs. Are you procrastinating because you believe you’re not capable of doing it perfectly, or because you’re afraid it might reveal a flaw in your identity? Understanding how the task relates to your self-concept can reveal deep-seated fears.

3. What Would Happen If I Overcame Procrastination on This Task?

Visualize the positive outcomes of completing the task. What benefits and rewards would you gain? At the same time, consider how this achievement might change your life or relationships. Sometimes, the fear of success can be as paralyzing as the fear of failure. This question can shed light on those anxieties.

By answering these questions honestly, you can dig deeper into the root causes of your procrastination and work on addressing the underlying fears that may be holding you back.

But here’s the deal: You have time. We all have the same amount of time. How can you push aside your fears, be intimate with yourself, and create the days of your dreams by stepping into the real you?

It takes community, support, accountability and sometimes guidance. Hire a coach, a hypnotherapist, find a community that can raise you … and if you need help, I’ve got result-driven programs that can help you bust through those blocks so you can finally show up as YOU.

Seems simple, right?

So, are you ready to tackle your procrastination and step into your true self? Let’s do this! 💪🌟

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