On the Importance of Developing Compassion for Yourself (a.k.a. Life without the Jackhammer)
This week I found myself going around in circles creatively, and not in a good way. I had just finished a few major projects, including wrapping up teaching my on-line course, Open to the Possibilities. I was left with a little more time on my hands, and nothing...How to Get Rid of the Most Potent Factor Causing You to Procrastinate
Let’s try to figure out what’s getting in your way. Why can’t you finish what you’ve started? Why do your ideas never see the light of day? Why can’t you introduce yourself to that cute new neighbor of yours? Why is your workspace a...There’s Something I’ve Been Meaning to Tell You
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...Develop Your Zone of Comfort
There’s been a lot written about the importance of pushing past your “comfort zone” in order to do creative work, and to be productive in general. Sometimes that idea helps me, other times it just doesn’t feel right for me. I’m not...Name Your Fears
In my work as a psychologist, I listen to patients and the fears they harbor. Since I tend to work with Procrastinators, the fears I hear about most frequently go like this: fear of making mistakes: we worry about doing something the wrong way fear of being awkward:...
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