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So many of my patients, prior to seeing me, have a hard time getting started with projects and getting things done. They do everything but what they need to be doing. They go shopping instead of cleaning their house. They socialize instead of finishing a work project, or they call friends instead of looking for a new job. They essentially avoid that which they deem to be uncomfortable. It's an adaptive response to stress, anxiety, and fear. The problem with this tactic is, by putting off an important task, it ultimately leads to more stress, more anxiety, and greater fear. This procrastination can lead to feelings of guilt, inadequacy, and depression -- all of which can kill motivation and perpetuate the unproductive cycle. Poor time management, feeling overwhelmed, unrealistic standards or plain laziness are just a few possible reasons for procrastination.
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