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Procrastination·Reflection

The wisdom beneath procrastination

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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