{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F1db1c56b-7c32-4485-802f-26e9a845eb23","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"EAP 142: Procrastination - the Good, the Bad, the Ugly","description":"Procrastination is the topic of this episode of the Early Accountability Podcast. Especially for high-achievers, procrastination can either be a healthy thing or a barrier that keeps us from achieving our goals. Kimi breaks down the good, the bad, and the ugly of procrastination during this episode and provides listeners with some suggestions for moving forward in situations where we are prone to procrastinate.\n\nThe Good:\n\u2022Procrastination could allow more time for thought, giving you some time and space to process things before having to act\n\u2022Procrastination also allows for prioritization, letting you focus on the first things first and getting to everything else in the right time\n\u2022It may reduce your impulsivity or tendency to make bad rushed decisions\n\u2022If you are a person that works best under pressure, procrastination could be the tool you need to achieve your best work\n\nThe Bad:\n\u2022If you are not a person that works best under pressure, procrastinating could lead to worse performance\n\u2022Procrastination could cause you to lose some of the freshness and familiarity you had with the topic at first\n\u2022When you procrastinate, you are reducing the time you have to complete the task, and you could run out of adequate time, perhaps causing you to have to go back and redo something to get it right\n\u2022It could become frustrating for yourself or others if you continually put off a task that others are expecting from you\n\nThe Ugly:\n\u2022Procrastination could cause or worsen mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, reducing your overall wellbeing\n\u2022It could lower your self-esteem or your belief that you can complete the task\n\u2022You could start using your lower self-esteem as an excuse, creating a procrastination cycle\n\u2022Worst of all, procrastination could cause you to start projects that you never finish because you are so overwhelmed by the tasks you have piled up\n\nIn conclusion, while procrastination can be beneficial in some situations, habitual procrastination can lead to overwhelm and a snowballing of uncompleted tasks or goals. Know yourself and take the time you need while working towards your goals, but ask for help or accountability if you need an extra push.\n\nTopics Covered in this Episode:\n\u2022Achieving your goals\n\u2022Procrastination\n\u2022Avoiding habitual procrastination\n\u2022When procrastination can be helpful","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/f6aee134-0d61-4add-8cc7-ac2a897086ea/c63f6797145ab892455335f4b3a09e7d.jpg"}