In this episode, Katie Weatherup explores the deeper emotional and energetic roots of procrastination through a shamanic lens. Rather than offering surface-level hacks, she unpacks why we get stuck, what our resistance is trying to communicate, and how to create more harmony between our productive drive and our need for rest and emotional processing.
Topics Covered:
Why procrastination is often a power struggle between parts of yourself
The hidden role of perfectionism, emotional numbing, and overachievement
How energetic sensitivity and neurodivergence can impact productivity
The connection between procrastination and emotional avoidance
Using procrastination as a signal instead of a personal failing
How to restore self-efficacy without resorting to inner bullying
Tips for making peace with your to-do list and accessing flow
Training yourself in smoother transitions between rest and action
Using short-time commitments (like 5-10 minutes) to bypass resistance
Creating sustainable structures that honor your energy rhythms
Key Takeaways:
Procrastination is often a symptom of emotional tension or unmet needs.
Your inner overachiever might need limits just as much as encouragement.
Reframing procrastination as a call for balance can reduce shame and increase effectiveness.
Emotional presence is more powerful than willpower alone.
Graceful, nonlinear productivity is often more sustainable than forcing yourself.
Try This:
If you're stuck on something, try committing to just five minutes of it. You might surprise yourself by shifting into flow—or learn something valuable about what support or timing you need instead.
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