1118: Stop Avoiding and Start Completing: Proven Strategies for Beating Procrastination with Pat Sanaghan

Thursday, May 30, 2024

Are you struggling to stay motivated? Procrastination often sneaks up on us, turning simple tasks into daunting challenges the longer we delay them. It's frustrating to watch time slip away, knowing we could have been productive. The cycle of putting things off can create a lot of stress and anxiety. Reflecting on why we procrastinate can be a crucial step in breaking this habit and reclaiming our time

Pat Sanaghan is an author and the president of The Sanaghan Group, an organizational consulting firm that focuses on leadership development, executive coaching, strategic planning, and leadership transitions. With 30 years of experience, he has worked with over 250 campuses and numerous organizations in both the corporate and nonprofit sectors. Today, he discusses procrastination and offers a toolbox of strategies to help manage emotions and stay on track.

Quotes

“Procrastination really is an emotional management issue. Usually, there's something you have to do that's noxious, uncomfortable, or overwhelming, and you get lots of feelings around anxiety and stress.” – Pat Sanaghan

"Procrastinators are not lazy. I am not a lazy person. I've written 12 books and published 50 articles. I have a great consulting business, and there are still some things I procrastinate on." – Pat Sanaghan

“Motivation is a very small resource. It's like a small battery that gets worn out with use.” – Pat Sanaghan

Takeaways

01:05 Procrastination is an emotional management issue, not a laziness problem, and requires specific strategies to overcome.

02:34 Breaking tasks into smaller, manageable chunks and using rewards can help boost productivity and motivation.

16:55 Seeking support and accountability from others, rather than relying solely on self-discipline, is an effective way to manage procrastination.

21:39 Recognizing the limits of motivation and using it strategically is key to sustained productivity.

25:39 Self-compassion is more effective than self-criticism in overcoming procrastination.

Resources

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