How To Stop Procrastinating | Yes To You Podcast #011
Procrastination plagues women influencers, entrepreneurs, and leaders at all stages in their journey. Learning how to stop procrastinating has massive potential to improve your self-worth, net worth, and happiness!
Procrastination defers more dreams than anything else we could possibly encounter because it is a self-imposed limitation. Not only does it rob us of our time and talents, but it can also rob us of our health if we don't find a sustainable way to 'kick the habit!'
The good news is, there are steps you can take to overcome procrastination for good!
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In this episode, we'll explore procrastination, including,
► Why do we procrastinate?
► Effects of procrastination on mental, emotional, and physical health
► Tips and strategies for overcoming procrastination
PLUS, a special wellness segment on how to be more assertive as a communicator. In particular, how to ask for what you want and say 'NO' like a boss!
► [2:08] What you'll get out of listening to this entire episode
► [2:54] Weekly Wellness Tip: How To Be More Assertive in 4 Steps
► [5:23] Step #1: D - Describe
► [5:33] Step #2: E - Express
► [5:35] Step #3: A - Assert or Ask
► [5:55] Step #4: R - Reinforce
► [6:03] Example of the DEAR formula with a real-life scenario
► [8:08] Bonus Tips
► [10:12] Dominique's story of procrastination and life lessons
► [12:08] Why We Procrastinate
► [12:34] 3 Types of Fear
► [14:30] Reframing fear into fuel
► [15:47] Effects of Procrastination
► [17:00] The biggest myth about working under pressure
► [18:06] Physical, emotional, and mental health effects of procrastination
► [19:05] What Valorie Burton says about dealing with adversity and challenges
► [21:15] Counting the cost of your decisions
► [22:29] 3 Ways To Stop Procrastinating
► [22:52] How to reconnect with your vision
► [24:50] What to do if you feel unmotivated
► [26:49] How to clarify your mission
► [30:05] How to know when to take a risk using Carla Harris's risk metrics
► [33:55] Episode 12: Season Finale sneak peek!
Book: Successful Women Think Differently by Valorie Burton
Book: Expect To Win by Carla Harris
Book: Total Leadership by Stewart Friedman
