✅ When procrastination isn't the real problem…
it's trying to tell us something.
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Hi Love,
Can we talk about procrastination for a minute?
Not the "I'll just watch one more episode" kind, but the deeper kind that shows up when something feels...off.
You know that feeling when you're trying to force yourself to work on something, but it's like pushing against an invisible wall? I used to beat myself up about this, calling it procrastination or lack of discipline.
But here's what I've discovered...
Often, what we label as "procrastination" is actually our inner wisdom trying to tell us something important.
It's a signal that our energy and our vision aren't in alignment.
Think about those magical days when everything just flows.
When you're in your zone, and tasks that normally feel heavy suddenly feel light as air.
When you look up and realize hours have passed because you were so beautifully immersed in what you were doing.
That's what alignment feels like.
And the difference?
It's not about forcing yourself to be more productive or checking more boxes. It's about tuning into your energy and allowing it to guide you toward what truly matters.
So, how do we work with this wisdom instead of fighting it?
When you feel that resistance, try:
💚 Pausing to check in with yourself: Close your eyes and simply notice how you feel about the task. Your body often knows what your mind hasn't processed yet.
💚 Getting curious instead of critical: Ask yourself "What's making this feel heavy right now?" Sometimes it's not the task itself, but the story we're telling ourselves about it.
💚 Breaking down the resistance: Is it the entire project that feels off, or just one aspect? Often, realigning just one small piece can shift the whole energy.
💚 Giving yourself permission to pivot: Maybe the timing isn't right, or perhaps the approach needs adjusting. Trust that wisdom.
Here's the beautiful truth:
When we stop treating procrastination as the enemy and start seeing it as a messenger, everything shifts. It becomes less about pushing through and more about flowing forward.
So next time you feel that resistance, take a breath. Listen to what it's trying to tell you. Your inner wisdom knows the way - sometimes it just needs a moment to be heard. 🫶
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Catherine
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Love this reframe Catherine! And I think it’s so true, often our procrastination is a sign that something else is going on for us.
Love the idea of seeing procrastination as a messenger. Great way to flip the script!