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Understanding Procrastination: A New Perspective
Think you’re just lazy or unmotivated when you procrastinate? Think again.
In this episode, Elyssa breaks down one of the most misunderstood habits—procrastination—and reframes it in a way that’s compassionate, empowering, and deeply insightful. What if that moment you “put something off” isn’t about laziness at all, but a survival response rooted in your nervous system?
You’ll learn how to differentiate true procrastination from natural shifts in your priorities, why shame isn’t the answer, and how to reclaim your agency around productivity and decision-making. If you’ve ever beaten yourself up for delaying a task, this episode is your permission slip to pause, reassess, and be kind to yourself.
✅ What You’ll Learn:
🕒 Episode Chapters:
00:00 – Understanding Procrastination
03:05 – Identifying Procrastination vs. Other Behaviors
06:02 – Shifting Priorities and Changing Directions
08:50 – The Role of Agency in Delaying Tasks
12:06 – Reframing Shame and Self-Sabotage
Get a free call with Elyssa:
Ladies - book your FREE 15-minute Unlock Your Blocks focus call with Elyssa to get to the root of why you are stuck playing small and help you discover your next steps. You are just 15 minutes from the clarity that will set you free!
Book here: https://elyssasmith.com/focus
📌 Follow Elyssa for More:
📸 Instagram
📘 Facebook Group – The Stressless Lounge
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By Elyssa SmithThink you’re just lazy or unmotivated when you procrastinate? Think again.
In this episode, Elyssa breaks down one of the most misunderstood habits—procrastination—and reframes it in a way that’s compassionate, empowering, and deeply insightful. What if that moment you “put something off” isn’t about laziness at all, but a survival response rooted in your nervous system?
You’ll learn how to differentiate true procrastination from natural shifts in your priorities, why shame isn’t the answer, and how to reclaim your agency around productivity and decision-making. If you’ve ever beaten yourself up for delaying a task, this episode is your permission slip to pause, reassess, and be kind to yourself.
✅ What You’ll Learn:
🕒 Episode Chapters:
00:00 – Understanding Procrastination
03:05 – Identifying Procrastination vs. Other Behaviors
06:02 – Shifting Priorities and Changing Directions
08:50 – The Role of Agency in Delaying Tasks
12:06 – Reframing Shame and Self-Sabotage
Get a free call with Elyssa:
Ladies - book your FREE 15-minute Unlock Your Blocks focus call with Elyssa to get to the root of why you are stuck playing small and help you discover your next steps. You are just 15 minutes from the clarity that will set you free!
Book here: https://elyssasmith.com/focus
📌 Follow Elyssa for More:
📸 Instagram
📘 Facebook Group – The Stressless Lounge