Procrastination is not always laziness. Sometimes it carries information about overwhelm, fear, pressure, shutdown or nervous system capacity.
Procrastination is rarely about not caring. More often, it is a quiet signal from a system that has been carrying too much for too long.
When we slow down enough to listen, procrastination can begin to make sense — as fear, fatigue, perfectionism, shame, or a nervous system that has run out of capacity to push.
Support can help you understand what your procrastination is asking for, and how to respond with care rather than self-criticism.
About the author
Kristine
PACFA registered psychotherapist and counsellor working relationally with people navigating emotional overwhelm, burnout, identity shifts, grief and life transitions.
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