{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68ffca134bfd27f82dc61c5f/69d3d678b76468caac624261?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 24: Procrastination — Problem or Protection?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/68ffca134bfd27f82dc61c5f/1775490624167-1796d858-4edd-442b-87ee-84d906375f3c.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>After our recent conversation on boredom, this episode takes a natural next step… into procrastination.</p><p>That thing we all say we don’t do — while quietly doing it.</p><p>In this honest and relatable episode of <em>Well, That’s Awkward!</em>, Susan and Rachel explore what procrastination really is, why we do it, and what might be going on beneath the surface when we keep putting things off.</p><p>Is it laziness… or something deeper?</p><p>Together, they unpack the emotional side of procrastination — from fear and perfectionism to overwhelm and decision fatigue — and share the kinds of things they each tend to avoid (and why).</p><p>But this isn’t about productivity hacks or forcing yourself to “just get on with it.”</p><p>Instead, they ask a more interesting question:</p><p><strong>Could procrastination actually be serving us?</strong></p><p>Is it sometimes protecting us from rushing into decisions, giving us space to think, or signalling that something doesn’t quite feel right?</p><p>In this episode, you’ll discover:</p><ul><li>Why procrastination often shows up when something really matters</li><li>How it can impact your mental wellbeing (and self-talk)</li><li>The hidden link between procrastination, pressure and perfectionism</li><li>When procrastination might be helpful — and when it’s holding you back</li><li>How to start working <em>with</em> it, rather than constantly fighting it</li></ul><p>If you’ve ever told yourself “I’ll do it tomorrow”… or found yourself avoiding something important without really knowing why — this episode is for you.</p><p>🎧 Tune in for a refreshingly honest take on procrastination — without judgement, guilt, or unrealistic expectations.</p>","author_name":"Rachel Branson & Susan Osman"}