The Art Of Coaching

“Today’s the day!  Time to sit down and hammer out that project I’ve been needing to get done for the last month…    But first, let me get a cup of coffee and pick a playlist to get my mind right.  Ok.  I know I already have this started in excel, but I kinda want to make it in powerpoint instead. Let me transfer that file over. Oh, wow look at all these new effects they added- I wonder what they all do?! Dang, I need a coffee refill….”   If this routine sounds familiar, don’t fret- procrastinating is part of being human.    It’s also precisely why in today’s episode, I’m diving deep into what procrastination really is, what it looks like (in all of its various manifestations), and a variety of simple strategies to overcome it so it doesn’t create additional stress and impede your ability to make real progress.   Some specific points covered include:  How can I tell if I’m procrastinating? (1:20) The difference between procrastinating and intentional delay (3:20) The 6 most common reasons we procrastinate (5: