Chapter

Breaking the Cycle of Procrastination
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30:44 - 36:46 (06:01)

The key to breaking the cycle of procrastination is to acknowledge it, forgive yourself for doing it, tap into the future version of yourself, and start with just one minute of a productive task.

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To break the cycle of procrastination, forgive yourself, acknowledge your stress, and think about what the future version of yourself wants you to do instead.
30:44 - 33:02 (02:17)
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Procrastination
Summary

To break the cycle of procrastination, forgive yourself, acknowledge your stress, and think about what the future version of yourself wants you to do instead. Then, start working for just one minute.

Chapter
Breaking the Cycle of Procrastination
Episode
The Only Way to Stop Procrastinating (Based on Research)
Podcast
The Mel Robbins Podcast
Research shows that once you start a task, you're more likely to keep going.
33:02 - 34:00 (00:58)
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Procrastination
Summary

Research shows that once you start a task, you're more likely to keep going. The problem isn't your ability to do what you need to do, but the stress and trauma-induced procrastination cycle that you're trapped in.

Chapter
Breaking the Cycle of Procrastination
Episode
The Only Way to Stop Procrastinating (Based on Research)
Podcast
The Mel Robbins Podcast
Learn how to believe in yourself again and stop the vicious cycle of procrastination caused by self-doubt and perfectionism, which often stems from childhood experiences.
34:00 - 36:46 (02:45)
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Self-doubt
Summary

Learn how to believe in yourself again and stop the vicious cycle of procrastination caused by self-doubt and perfectionism, which often stems from childhood experiences. Failure to do so may result in it creeping into other aspects of your life.

Chapter
Breaking the Cycle of Procrastination
Episode
The Only Way to Stop Procrastinating (Based on Research)
Podcast
The Mel Robbins Podcast