94. Overwhelmed or Just Procrastinating? How to Tell the Difference and Stop procrastinating To Get Unstuck

If you’ve ever caught yourself scrolling social media instead of tackling that important task, this episode is for you. We’re diving into how to stop procrastinating—without guilt or shame—and what’s actually going on when you keep putting things off.

Here’s the truth: procrastination isn’t laziness. And if you’ve been beating yourself up thinking you just need to "try harder," it’s time for a mindset shift. In this episode of the Go Get Great podcast, I’m unpacking the real reasons for procrastination, how to spot them early, and what you can do to get unstuck. We’ll go beyond the textbook procrastination definition and talk about how it shows up in everyday life and business—especially when you’re managing a lot at once.

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We’ll also walk through:

• The most common procrastination reasons and how they differ from task to task

• Why overwhelm is one of the biggest drivers of avoidance

• What to do when you know you’re procrastinating, but don’t know how to move forward

• Practical, simple strategies for how to solve procrastination (without needing a 10-step plan)

Whether you’ve been stuck on a project for weeks or you’re just in the middle of one of those days where nothing gets done, this episode will help you reconnect with your goals and move forward with clarity.

You’ll also hear about my own journey with procrastination (especially around big business projects), and how I’ve learned to shift out of avoidance into aligned action.

✨ Ready to feel less stuck and more in control? Press play and let’s take one small step forward—together.

Journal Prompts to Overcome Procrastination from Niyama Love

Start with identification... 

• What task are you procrastinating on?

• How do you feel when you think/reflect on this task? 

• What don't you like about this task? 

• What do you like about this task? 

• What is the outcome of not completing the task? 

• What is the outcome of completing the task? Would this outcome help you feel something positive?

Let's go deeper... 

• Reflect on other tasks similar to this one that you may be procrastinating on. 

• What were some of the similarities, what aspects of the task did you struggle with? 

• Is there a subconscious pattern or belief system connected to the task? 

• Recall a task you felt nervous or stressed about in the past. 

• Recall the feeling you had when the task was completed.  

Now let's redefine our relationship with the task: 

• Review positive results, experiences, and outcomes if this task is completed. 

• See if you can connect with how this task brings value to you as an individual. 

• Remind yourself that your needs are worth prioritizing while connecting with the need that is being met with the support of this task. 

Go Get Great Epsiode 94 References

Ep. 59 - Unmasking Imposter Syndrome: 5 Types You Didn't Know Existed https://www.brittanymillersocials.ca/post/ggg59

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0:00 Intro

2:10 Procrastination definition & signs you're doing it

6:00 Why we procrastinate, outlining procrastination laziness

11:00 Overcoming overwhelm

15:00 Breaking projects down for how to stop procrastinating

20:35 Wrap up