Emotional Regulation & Procrastination

Have you ever found yourself staring at a to-do list, feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to start? Procrastination isn’t just about poor time management; it’s often deeply rooted in our emotional state. When emotions like anxiety, fear, or self-doubt take the driver’s seat, initiating tasks becomes a daunting challenge. Enter emotion-focused journaling, a powerful tool Read More

Have you ever found yourself staring at a to-do list, fully aware of what needs to be done but unable to start? It’s not always a lack of skill or time — often, it’s a matter of emotional readiness. Emotional awareness plays a decisive, frequently underestimated, role in our ability to take meaningful action. When Read More

Have you ever sat down to work and just couldn’t get started, despite knowing exactly what needed doing? You weren’t being lazy. Chances are, your emotional state was quietly pulling the strings. Task initiation – the ability to start a task without undue procrastination – is not just about willpower. It’s deeply influenced by mood, Read More

Procrastination is often viewed as a matter of poor time management or laziness. But what if the real reason for the delay isn’t on your calendar, but in your emotions? Emotional avoidance, a deeper, more elusive form of procrastination, silently shapes decisions, delays actions, and fuels chronic stress. Whether it’s avoiding an awkward conversation, putting Read More