03.05.2019 - By Dominique D. Wilson | holisticyonicare.com
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! Subscribe on iTunes | Subscribe on Spotify | Subscribe on Google Play | Subscribe on Google Podcasts | Subscribe on Stitcher Radio 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! Episode Outline ► [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! Resources Mentioned In This Episode Book: Successful Women Think Differently by Valorie Burton Book: Expect To Win by Carla Harris Book: Total Leadership by Stewart Friedman Dr. John Demartini’s Value Determination Process