My Model for Change
While working as a psychologist and a Procrastination Coach, I have heard many stories and given much counsel. As part of this give-and-take process, I have found myself returning to the same ideas to guide my thoughts and actions. These principles are also the...Get Ahead of Yourself
Take care of things ahead of time. Duh, you say. I say that because we miss pain-free ways to get ourselves ahead. And Procrastinators benefit from every little bit of getting themselves ahead. Here are just a few ideas to help you get started: let people know your...Stop Yellin’, Will Ya?
I think it is interesting that we often yell at ourselves when we don't know what to do next. It's like the image of a parent scolding their toddler as they are just learning to walk, but unsure of their next step — totally destabilizing. It's a ridiculous...Get Rid of Your Guilt
Get rid of your guilt. I know…easy for me to say. I feel I need to emphasize this particular suggestion because guilt has such a powerful, negative effect on people. After working for many years as a psychologist and coach, I have decided that guilt is the...What If?
Be careful about using these two words — What if? Very careful. I have learned to brace myself when I hear these words because I know I'm about to go on a rollercoaster ride through the fantasy land of rampant worry (my favorite summertime...
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