{"id":11640,"date":"2025-10-01T19:24:56","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T23:24:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/3757-stop-procrastinating-by-psych-alive-on-how-to-manage-difficult-emotions-and-take-action\/"},"modified":"2025-10-01T19:24:56","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T23:24:56","slug":"3757-stop-procrastinating-by-psych-alive-on-how-to-manage-difficult-emotions-and-take-action","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/3757-stop-procrastinating-by-psych-alive-on-how-to-manage-difficult-emotions-and-take-action\/","title":{"rendered":"3757: Stop Procrastinating by Psych Alive on How to Manage Difficult Emotions and Take Action"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Episode 3757:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Psych Alive explores why procrastination is less about poor time management and more about managing difficult emotions. By uncovering the role of self-critical thoughts and fear-driven avoidance, the article provides tools to move past resistance and take meaningful action.<\/p>\n

Read along with the original article(s) here: https:\/\/www.psychalive.org\/stop-procrastinating\/<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

Quotes to ponder:<\/strong><\/p>\n

“Most of us are all too familiar with the sinking feeling that comes with putting off an important task.”<\/p>\n

“Procrastination is not a time management problem; it\u2019s an emotional regulation problem.”<\/p>\n

“We often fail to realize that the very strategies we use to protect ourselves from uncomfortable feelings are the ones that keep us stuck.”<\/p>\n

Episode references:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Procrastination: Why You Do It, What to Do About It Now: https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Procrastination-You-What-Do-About\/dp\/0738211702<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

Self-Compassion:https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Self-Compassion-Beating-Yourself-Insecurity-Destructive\/dp\/0061733520<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

The War of Art: https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/War-Art-Through-Creative-Battles\/dp\/1936891026<\/u><\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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