Do you ever put off tasks, thinking your future self will handle them? If so, you’re not alone. As humans, we tend to prioritize the present over the future, even when we know there may be negative consequences down the line.
In this episode, I dive into the concept of procrastination and how it relates to our “future selves.” Learn three common myths about putting things off and strategies to overcome the temptation to delay important tasks.
By the end of this episode, you’ll have a new perspective on procrastination and practical tools to take action in the present moment. I share how small choices we make today can have a big impact on our future selves – and how we can start making decisions with our future well-being in mind.
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What You’ll Learn from this Episode:
- Why we’re wired to prioritize the present moment over the future.
- How procrastination is like the opposite of delayed gratification.
- The faulty belief that tasks will be easier for our future selves to complete.
- Why our future selves aren’t as cool with procrastination as we think.
- How boundaries and self-talk can help us overcome procrastination.
- Strategies to capitalize on the present moment and set our future selves up for success.
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