The Real Reason You Procrastinate (It’s Not What You Think)

About this episode

This episode explores the psychology behind procrastination and offers strategies to overcome it.

In this episode of the Health, Tech & Wellness Podcast, we break down: The real psychology behind procrastination Why your brain is trying to protect you (not sabotage you) What “decision fatigue” actually is and how it drains you The “Tank of Give-A-Damn” theory explained Why starting is the hardest part (and how to beat it) Simple ways to reduce overwhelm and finally take action One of the biggest takeaways from this episode: 👉 Procrastination isn’t about avoiding work… It’s about avoiding how the work makes you feel. And once you understand that… You can start working WITH your brain instead of against it. Join the conversation Comment one thing YOU’ve been putting off. Book a Riverside one-on-one coaching session with me: 👉 https://amplify.living95.com/riversidecoaching Book a free Amplify discovery call: 👉 https://amplify.living95.com Living95 Website: https://www.living95.com Email: johnadams@living95.com Crystal’s Treasure Box Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CRYSTALSTREASUREBOXVERMILIONOHIO Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalstreasurebox Recorded with Riverside.fm (Affiliate) https://riverside.sjv.io/OeP6jG 🎥 Gear I Use (Affiliate Links) Elgato…

People in this episode

Host: John H Adams

Topics covered

• procrastination
• psychology
• decision fatigue
• self-improvement
• motivation
• mental health

Keywords

• procrastination
• decision fatigue
• motivation
• self-help
• mental health
• overwhelm
• action taking

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Organizations: Living95, Riverside.fm

Products: Elgato Teleprompter, Apple M4 Mac Mini (256GB), Camera Mount, Shure MV7+ Microphone

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