E64: Overcoming Procrastination: A Guide to Ending Avoidance

12/27/23 • 5 min

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Ever find yourself bogged down by the weight of procrastination? Join me as I take you through a transformative journey over the 12 days of Christmas, shaking off the chains of self-sabotage. Today's episode is particularly close to my heart as I share a tale of my own battle with judgment and control during an arduous training run. This anecdote sets the stage for a broader discussion on the significance of empathy and the powerful concept that suffering, truly, is optional.
Get ready to arm yourself with a strategic three-step plan to vanquish avoidance from your life. First, we'll confront the ghost of avoidance, giving it a name and understanding its origins—fear of failure, rejection, or the daunting unknown? Next, you'll learn to craft a personalized battle plan, breaking down daunting tasks into manageable victories, and setting yourself up for a sustainable transformation.
There's no special guest today, just you and me, and the collective wisdom of those who've walked this path before. Together, let's step into the light of change and empowerment, and by the time we're through, you'll be well on your way to cultivating the courage you need to face whatever challenges lie ahead.

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Uncharted & Unfiltered: The Journey Back to You - E64: Overcoming Procrastination: A Guide to Ending Avoidance

Transcript

Speaker 100:00:03.126

Hey later . Welcome back to the 12 days of Christmas Leadership Series focusing on breaking up with self-sabotage . The holidays provide so much opportunity to most of us to be able to get up the close and personal with judgment and control and all the other ways that we sabotage ourselves . So I am really curious to learn what specific self-sabotaging behavior you either have or a