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!

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