Virtuous Procrastination: When ‘Doing Good’ Becomes an Avoidance Tactic

About this episode

This episode discusses virtuous procrastination and how it can serve as a distraction from what is truly important.

Are you procrastinating more than you think you are? In this episode, I’m talking about virtuous procrastination – the act of avoiding discomfort, uncertainty, or purposeful risk by busying yourself with work that appears responsible, generous, and good. Volunteering. Overcommitting. Over-preparing. It looks admirable, but sometimes it’s just a sneaky distraction from what’s most important to you. Read the article. *** I’m your host, Sarah Mikutel, a communication and mindset coach. My ...

People in this episode

Host: Sarah Mikutel

Topics covered

• procrastination
• self-improvement
• mindset
• distraction
• responsibility

Keywords

• virtuous procrastination
• avoidance tactic
• discomfort
• uncertainty
• volunteering
• overcommitting
• self-awareness

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