5 Surprising Reasons We Procrastinate

If you’re listening to this, you probably procrastinate. Maybe in all aspects of your life, maybe in just one, but you do. Because even if you have everything running on time and seemingly perfectly in your life, there are still areas in which you might procrastinate. The truth is there are some psychological patterns that actually drive procrastination. And we don’t always recognize them. So we keep blaming ourselves and the wrong things for our constant procrastination. But you don’t have to anymore. In this episode, you’ll discover 5 little known patterns that bring procrastination into your life and how to work with them to snap out of that procrastination cycle. Listen in… Show Highlights Include: 5 little-known patterns that drive procrastination. (2:34) Why it’s not always a lack of self-discipline that makes you procrastinate (and a system you can implement to help your defeat procrastination) (2:59) Why we really put off starting new things (and how to know if this phenomenon is what makes you procrastinate) (6:16) How huge projects can completely ‘paralyze’ you (and what to do to snap out of this state) (10:17) How gunning for perfect outcomes keeps you from actually executing anything. (13:38) The first step you should take to help manage your procrastination. (20:35) Interested in coaching with Brilliant Balance? Schedule an exploratory call here: www.brilliant-balance.com/schedule  Subscribe to The Brilliant Balance Weekly and we’ll deliver it to your digital doorstep each Tuesday: www.brilliant-balance.com/weekly  Need a few moments of peace? Listen to our free 5-Minute Meditation: www.brilliant-balance.com/breathe/  Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance  Join our private Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057 

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You deserve a big, full life and the freedom to enjoy it. The Brilliant Balance Podcast helps women in leadership design their next chapter for sustainable success—without burnout. Every week, host Cherylanne Skolnicki, a leading expert in work-life balance, leadership growth, and mindset coaching, shares ideas, inspiration, and insights to help high-achieving women align their ambition with personal fulfillment. Through conversations on leadership mindset, time management, and personal growth, you'll gain the tools to thrive in both your career and personal life. Whether you're considering a career pivot or craving more time for your personal life, you might find yourself asking: How do I advance my career—without working 24/7? Can I achieve my goals while still having time for my family? How do I stop feeling overwhelmed and start feeling in control? What’s next for me—and how do I design it intentionally? If you’ve ever wondered how to fulfill your potential without breaking your life, this podcast is for you. In addition to sharing her own insights, Cherylanne sits down with experts, thought leaders, and ambitious women who reveal their strategies for burnout recovery, productivity for women, and redefining success on their terms. You’ll love the Brilliant Balance Podcast if you like podcasts like: Unlocking Us or Dare to Lead with Brene Brown, Women at Work by Harvard Business Review, The Midlife with Reshma Saujani, We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle, The Mel Robbins Podcast, HerMoney with Jean Chatzky, So Money with Farnoosh Torabi