Today, on the Conquer Your Life Podcast we talk about procrastination, this nasty habit that stops us from accomplishing our goals and aspirations.

While we discover the root sources of procrastination and the destructive patterns that are killing our productiveness, we also conclude that there is a little good in all evil.

Does this stress-coping mechanism really have a positive side? Is productive procrastination a real thing?

Tune in for this episode to find out more on how to handle procrastination and take back control of your life.

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01:05- Two types of procrastination? Who would have known?!

01:40- Destructive procrastination- the root source and effects;

04:07- Health and fitness vs. instant gratifications;

05:01- Is productive procrastination a real thing?

07:15- Productive procrastination- a useful tactic for creative mindset people;

09:58- How to avoid procrastinating;

12:02- Three ways to cure yourself from procrastination.

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“We avoid things that we know we need to do because we simply don’t want to do them. Because there’s an internal response to stress (connected) with them.”

“What do we do when we have this stress? We reach for something that gives us instant satisfaction. (...) So if you’re stressed about money, what do you do to release that habit? You actually spend more by going online shopping or going shopping at the store, even though you shouldn’t be. It’s an immediate stress response that we have.”

“Productive procrastination does not have a deadline. (...) And if you’re not mentally ready to embark on a new healthy journey, then alright, I get it, your time will come.”

“Just so you know, procrastination is a coping mechanism for stress. (...) If you’re someone that pushes your finances aside, the worst thing you can do is hide those bills away. Face them. As they come in, make it a point to go on to that account and pay it.”

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