Procrastination – how to be a friend, not a foe, to yourself

Psych for Life with Dr. Amanda Ferguson

Procrastination...we are all guilty of it at some point. It is usually very frustrating and for some, can be extremely debilitating. When struggling with procrastination, people usually think they need to be harsher with themselves. They try to force or push themselves, get angry with themselves and end up going around in circles : from telling themselves a lot of "should’s" - to doing nothing.So in this episode I discuss - - What underlies and causes procrastination - How to work with yourself vs against yourself - Strategies to be better at getting things done and feeling good about yourselfSo if you have a tendency to leave things until the last minute, constantly distract yourself, or make excuses to not do something until you can no longer delay it...this episode is for you!If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please rate, review and subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever you're listening now.Is there a pressing issue or topic you'd like me to discuss? Head to my instagram @dramandaferguson and send me a DM! I love hearing from my listeners.