by Christine Li | Jul 14, 2015 | All Posts, Feelings, Resistance, Resources, Thoughts
There's something I've been meaning to tell you. I've been trying mightily to train myself to let things be. This is harder than getting a Ph.D. in Psychology y'all since I managed that but still struggle with the other. Many life moments have brought this important...
by Christine Li | Jul 8, 2015 | Actions, All Posts, Resistance, Techniques
There are many paths by which simple Procrastination develops into a full-blown Procrastination Cycle. Perhaps you know a few of them. One avenue by which Procrastination takes hold is the absence of communication. When we are reluctant or unable to speak what is on...
by Christine Li | Jun 28, 2015 | Actions, All Posts, Resistance
A few weeks ago a friend asked me if it was difficult for me to come up with ideas for blog posts. My immediate response was “No,” but I didn't have a clear sense at the time why that was my chosen response. Sure, sometimes it does feel difficult to come...
by Christine Li | Jun 20, 2015 | Academic, Actions, All Posts, Resistance
Many, many years ago, I spoke about Procrastination to a small group of 17 dissertation students at a major university. The group was polite, attentive, and eager to learn. Mid-presentation I spontaneously asked the group how many of the 17 were doing their work on a...
by Christine Li | Jun 12, 2015 | Actions, All Posts, Resistance, Resources, Techniques
Today, I thought I'd model what I sometimes do when I'm feeling unable to follow through with my regular routine. I have a general expectation for myself that I write and publish at least one blogpost per week. Some weeks that expectation is a no-brainer to fulfill....
by Christine Li | Jun 5, 2015 | Actions, All Posts, Resistance, Techniques
Procrastinators get the message from every which direction that they should: “just get it done” “just hand it in” “just get it over with” “just put your nose to the grindstone” “not worry so much about it”...