22/03/2024
"Putting things off for another time" is how most of us would likely describe procrastination, but did you know its more about the inability to manage your emotions?
When you procrastinate, you know exactly what you're supposed to be doing and you aren't able to bring yourself to it, even though you know that you could suffer for it in the end. There's a gap between intention and action --> poor self-regulation.
Luckily, we have Tapping (literally a self-regulation tool at your fingertips) to help! When you feel yourself starting to put something off, STOP and Tap. Talk. Tell the Truth. Ask yourself why you're feeling this way. What is causing you to put the task off? If you take the time to dive deep, I bet you will find that it isn't just laziness or poor time management.
For example, maybe you don't understand a portion of the task, and when you don't understand something you "shut off." Tap on that. Maybe you're overwhelmed with other things in life and can't take on another thing right now. Tap on that. When we reach the root problem and understand why we are putting off a task, it is much easier to address and conquer!
Next week, look for a Tapping script to help you pivot procrastination to motivation 😴😊💪
Procrastination is complex in its causes and the ways it affects the lives of those who wait; the consequences can be taxing on your well-being