Mindset Mastery for Business Success

From Chronic Procrastinator to Action Taker

• Behnaz Vala • Season 1 • Episode 49

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What if you could finally break free from the chains of procrastination and unlock your full potential as an entrepreneur?

On this episode of "Mindset Mastery for Business Success", I equip you with the knowledge to identify and overcome different types of procrastination that might be holding you back.

We'll dissect the behaviors of arousal procrastinators who thrive under last-minute pressure, avoiders who dodge tasks out of fear of failure, and decisional procrastinators who get stuck in the cycle of indecision. By recognizing these patterns, you can develop strategies to enhance your productivity and drive your business forward.

But understanding procrastination is just the beginning. We also emphasize the importance of a success-oriented mindset. Engage with our vibrant community by subscribing to the podcast, sharing your experiences in the comments, and joining my free Facebook group, "Mindset Mastery for Business Success".

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Behnaz:

Procrastination is something that we all deal with at some point or another. We may find that there is some kind of project that we don't want to deal with, or we may just feel we have time to deal with later. Of course, things always sneak up on us sooner rather than later and we scramble around to get it all done. This is a temporary thing for most people, something they do on occasion, and it isn't a habit. On the other hand, procrastinators will often deal with this issue each time they have something to do. Welcome to Mindset Mastery for Business Success podcast, where we delve into the secrets behind achieving your goals and unlocking your full potential. I'm your host, Behnaz Vala, a certified belief clearing practitioner and mindset coach, dedicated to helping entrepreneurs clear their limiting beliefs and money blocks so they can achieve the financial success they desire and deserve. Blocks so they can achieve the financial success they desire and deserve. Each week, we will explore a topic designed to help you overcome challenges, maximize opportunities and achieve unparalleled success in your entrepreneurial endeavors. From mastering resilience to cultivating innovation, from enhancing productivity to fostering a growth mindset, we will leave no stone unturned in our quest for excellence. But this podcast isn't just about theory. It's about practical, actionable insights that you can implement right away to make a real difference in your business and your life. Thank you for tuning in to Mindset Mastery for Business Success. Get ready to unleash your potential, ignite your passion, transform your mindset and become more successful than your wildest dreams.

Behnaz:

First, let's see what a procrastinator is. This is basically a person who likes to put things off or who delays doing the work because they feel like can't handle it or they just aren't interested in the work. This can include things like chores, work and other actions that should be done in a timely manner. If you don't get to work on cleaning the house because you have to take the kids to sport practice, this is not procrastination. But if you just sit down and watch television instead of doing the housework, that is procrastination. All of us have times when we are going to suffer from procrastination in our lives. There are things that we don't always want to do and we want to put them off as much as possible, but this is usually something that is temporary with most people, but when it comes to being a procrastinator, they are going to push the activity off every time that they are supposed to do something, or at least most of the times.

Behnaz:

There are several types of procrastinators that you may run across in your life. They are all going to share some common traits, but they can be very different in the manner that they procrastinate and even for the reasons. The three types of procrastinators that you may encounter include arousal type these are also known as the thrill seeker type these are the people who are able to get some kind of rush for waiting until the very last minute in order to get their project done. They like how it feels to get the work done at the last minute and they will never work on projects early. Avoider type these are the people who are very concerned about how they are going to be sent by others. They are really afraid to fail. So instead of trying and failing, they feel that it is much better to feel incompetent and lazy. This results in them just deciding to not do their work at all. Decisional type this type of person is going to be someone who isn't able to make decisions on things. They will just keep putting things off because then they don't have to deal with making some of the decisions in their life. These are also the people who are really relieved when responsibilities of making decisions are taken away from them.

Behnaz:

There are signs that can help you recognize if you are a procrastinator or not. Let's see what the signs are. Sign number one you avoid unpleasant activity. One of the first signs that you will notice about those who are procrastinators is that when there is an activity that they find to be unpleasant, they are more likely to avoid doing it at all. There are always things that all of us will want to avoid during the day, but many people will just power through them and get these activities done as quickly as possible. But for someone who is a procrastinator, they are going to avoid the unpleasant activity altogether. They will see that there is something they don't want to do or something that isn't going to be all that much fun for them, and they choose to just avoid it.

Behnaz:

Sign number two you make a lot of excuses. Two you make a lot of excuses. Excuses are one of the best tools that many procrastinators are going to use to help them not get started on work. In reality, none of us want to spend our time working on projects or doing stuff that we just aren't that fond of. We would rather hang out with our friends, spend more time with our kids and families or going on vacation. But we realize that this is not reality, and so we will get our work done without making a lot of excuses. But when it comes to a procrastinator, there are always excuses that are out there for why they are not doing the work that they should right now. They are going to use these excuses in order to help justify some of their procrastination, as a way to get out of doing the work and explaining why they would want to put it all off for now rather than trying to get the work done right away. Some of the excuses that you will find includes I don't have the time or I'm the most creative when I am under pressure.

Behnaz:

Sign number three you look for the distractions. A good sign of a procrastinator is someone who seems to be distracted all of the time. These are the people who are always doing little busy work through the day, but they never seem to be distracted all of the time. These are the people who are always doing little busy work through the day, but they never seem to be able to get their actual work done in a timely manner. They will make some excuses for what they need to do, but they can find distractions no matter where they are going. When it comes to most people, they are able to avoid the distractions as much as possible. They will turn off the internet and not check their email or social media accounts until the work is done. They will hide their phones on the other side of the room so they aren't tempted to answer it all of the time. They may even close the door of the office and try to make it look like they aren't there so that the others are going to leave them alone. They know what they need to get done and they want to get it done as quickly as possible rather than wasting time.

Behnaz:

But for procrastinators, things are going to work a little bit differently. Rather than trying to stay away from some of these distractions, they are going to be attracted to them. They don't want to do the work. So if they are able to find something that will distract them, find something that they can do instead of the work, they're going to run towards it as fast as they can. They will find that while they are doing a lot of busy work, in the process they missed out on getting some of the actual work done by the end of the day, but this doesn't stop them. They just keep pushing on through the end of the week and then, if they get to this part, they're going to try and rush through the work at the last minute, hoping to get it all done.

Behnaz:

Sign number four you have trouble managing your time. Time management is one of the best things that you are able to do for your work. When we are talking about a procrastinator, we're talking about people who are not good at managing their time. These are people who are going to think they are able to finish tasks in a short amount of time, so they never plan to get things done at an early time. They figure there is no need and since they aren't really that interested in getting things done early and seeing how that feels, they will often just give up and wait until the last minute when they are better able to do it, at least in their minds. For example, these are the people who would get a big project and be told that it's due in two weeks. Rather than getting started and coming up with a plan that will help them to get the work done in time, they will just shove it to the side and assume that they are able to get to the work done in time, they will just shove it to the side and assume that they are able to get to the work later on. Of course, they will just keep pushing the work back until they are not able to wait any longer, and this will result in them rushing around and, most likely, losing out, because the end result will be horrible. Sign number five you avoid things because you don't feel confident in the task.

Behnaz:

Sometimes the procrastinator is not avoiding the task just because they don't want to do it, but more because they feel that they are not up to the task. They don't think that they are qualified to finish the task or that they have the right knowledge to get started on the task. So they will choose to just put it off rather than actually trying to take on the task. Most of the time, someone who is suffering from procrastination has been dealing with this issue for a long time. But even someone who is a chronic procrastinator is able to make some changes to their behavior, although it is going to take a lot of persistence and dedication. Often the desire to put off things and to procrastinate is not going to go away. But the procrastinator is able to learn to change their habits so that they are able to accomplish all of their tasks on time, rather than waiting until the last minute any longer.

Behnaz:

If you would like to know about procrastination more and from a different angle, I invite you to listen to my podcast, episode 11, overcoming Procrastination the Path to Enhancing Self-Esteem and Productivity. The link is in the show notes. Also, I would like to invite you to my coaching program, limitless Mindset Mastery, in which one of the pillars is clearing your limiting beliefs, and procrastination is a limiting belief. By going through my program, you can get started on your unique journey toward massive transformation, clear your limiting beliefs and achieve the success you desire and deserve. The link to more information is also in the show notes.

Behnaz:

Thank you so much and talk to you next week. Thank you so much for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and share it with your friends and family. I would also love to hear your thoughts and experiences, so leave a comment and share them with me. Also, I would love to invite you to join my free Facebook group, mindset Mastery for Business Success and discover more. The link to join is in the show notes. Stay tuned for the next episode, where we will continue to explore important topics related to Mindset Mastery for Business Success. I'm so looking forward to talking to you next week. Expect the best, and the best will happen to you.