Procrastination is an emotional problem, study finds. Toxic relationships leave us feeling like a shell of our former selves. In this video, we will talk about a study that highlights the real eeason we procrastinate and what we can do to stop. With certified life coach Angela Atkinson - Discussing a study on procrastination which finds that procrastination is an emotional problem, not a time management problem.

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*We think we're procrastinating because of our bad time management skills.

*A new study from Carleton University in Canada and University of Sheffield in the UK suggest that procrastination is more about managing emotions than time. Here is the study: https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20200121-why-procrastination-is-about-managing-emotions-not-time

*We feel bad that we're putting off the tast - maybe it's boring or too hard or we don't want to fail - so we do something to distract ourselves to feel better in the moment - like scrolling through FB or Instagram.

* Researchers say this opens up new approaches to reducing procrastination and can help you improve your aproach to work. They say anyone can learn to stop procrastinating.

*Research shows that once the first step is made towards a task, following through becomes easier

*Researchers said the ACT approach - acceptance and commitment therapy (which is an off-shoot of CBT - cognitive behavioral therapy) -means basically learn to tolerate uncomforatable thoughts and feelings and stay in the present moment despite those feelings - then prioritize your next choices and actions to meet your goals

*Essentially, just do one thing. Just start.

*The next time you’re tempted to procrastinate, “make your focus as simple as ‘What’s the next action – a simple next step – I would take on this task if I were to get started on it now?’”.

Doing this takes your mind off your feelings and onto easily achievable action. “Our research and lived experience show very clearly that once we get started, we’re typically able to keep going. Getting started is everything.”

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