Caught in the Act: Coaching Myself Through Procrastination

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Caught in the act! This episode captures a moment of pure
authenticity as I find myself doing the one thing we're all
guilty of—procrastinating on an important deadline. Rather than
editing testimonials for my upcoming book, I decided to record
this podcast about...not doing exactly that. The irony isn't lost
on me.

What unfolds is a fascinating real-time self-coaching session
where I literally open my own book manuscript to the chapter on
motivation and read my own advice back to myself. The insights
that emerge reveal something surprising about procrastination:
it's not always driven by fear. Sometimes, our hesitation signals
a deeper need to reconnect with why a task matters to us in the
first place.

Through this vulnerable exploration, I uncover the crucial
difference between external and internal motivation, and how
shifting from "I should" to "I could" completely transforms our
relationship with procrastinated tasks. I also discover how
reconnecting with my core values—impact, creativity,
connection—helps me find meaning in even the most mundane editing
work.

Whether you're putting off a work project, avoiding a difficult
conversation, or finding creative ways to escape your own
deadlines, this episode offers a refreshingly honest look at the
psychology behind procrastination and practical ways to move
forward. Listen in as I coach myself from resistance to
readiness, and discover how examining your own procrastination
patterns might reveal important insights about what truly matters
to you.

Will I finally complete my editing task? You'll have to listen to
find out—and maybe hold me accountable by sending a message to
ask if I've done it! Whatever you're procrastinating on right
now, this episode might be just the gentle nudge you need to
reconnect with your motivation and get moving again.


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