Episode 8: "Hi! My Name is Procrastination"

Episode Summary: Welcome to the "Back to Life Podcast," your guide to living well, loving well, and being well. In this first episode of our new series on the emotional impact of our thoughts and behaviors, Nicole Green, a Licensed Professional Counselor, is joined by Angela Barela, owner of Blue Phoenix Therapy. Together, they explore procrastination as a hidden symptom of anxiety and depression. Using the movie "Inside Out 2" as a reference, they discuss the roots of procrastination, and its link to anxiety, and offer practical strategies to manage and overcome it.

Episode Highlights:

1. Flight or Fighting: Recognizing and Understanding Procrastination

• Procrastination as a form of flight response.
• Avoidance due to fear of failure, perfectionism, or anxiety.

• How procrastination and anxiety are connected.
• The impact of avoidance on anxiety levels.

• The Pomodoro Technique for breaking tasks into manageable intervals.
• Setting realistic goals and celebrating small wins.
• Creating a distraction-free workspace.
• Practicing self-compassion.

Reflection Moment: Take a moment to reflect on a task you’ve been putting off. What emotions arise when you think about it? Is it anxiety, fear, or something else? How can you break it down into smaller steps and approach it with a fresh mindset?

Guest Host: Angela of Blue Phoenix Therapy @BluePhoenixTherapy on IG

Resources Mentioned:

• "Inside Out 2" movie, which introduces more complex emotions like anxiety.
• The Pomodoro Technique for time management.

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Disclaimer: This podcast is not a replacement for medical advice, therapy, or professional support. Please seek professional help when needed.

Next Episode: Join us next time as we continue our series with a look at anger and its hidden emotional impacts. Learn how to manage anger healthily and understand its roots in anxiety and depression.