556: How Procrastination & Perfectionism Are Keeping You Stuck

A couple years ago, I had a major AHA. I was reading Jon Acuff’s book, FINISHED, and he was talking about perfectionism and the connection between perfectionism and procrastination.  Society tells you that procrastination is a sign of laziness or a lack of commitment. Society makes procrastinators feel like crap.  But Jon pointed out that procrastination can often be a form of perfectionism.  We already know that perfectionism keeps us in our own way - BIG TIME. It prevents us from starting and even more so from finishing.  Same with procrastination. We often procrastinate because we are spinning in perfectionism: What is the next right step? Should I go with option A or option B? What if I can’t finish? What if I can’t even start? What if I fail and other people judge me? What if, what if, what if???? Any of this sound familiar?  All of this month, we are talking about getting out of your own way. Perfectionism is a huge way that we get in our own way and procrastination is often a major symptom of perfectionism.  Listen in to learn more about how perfectionism and procrastination might be keeping you super stuck in your own way. Links mentioned: Download my free Shameless Motivational Coloring Book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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