I would have never thought to frame it this way, and it makes total sense. The protection of procrastination for me is the burnout, the trauma of past situations where I was left to fend for myself. I'm bookmarking this for later, I'm going to need to reference back to you for something I'm working on!
I need to make curtains. I’ve needed to make these curtains for a year now. I know why I don’t. They take too much energy to make. I don’t make energy easily. The thought of hefting the material around is enough for me to say ‘not today.’ One day I will have enough energy and they will get done.
Kathryn, this made me cry. This is something I think on a lot and you are helping me frame what is going on.
I am so glad it could be helpful. A reframe can make a big difference.
I would have never thought to frame it this way, and it makes total sense. The protection of procrastination for me is the burnout, the trauma of past situations where I was left to fend for myself. I'm bookmarking this for later, I'm going to need to reference back to you for something I'm working on!
Thanks for sharing your experience. So glad my reframe is helpful.
This will help a lot of folks! Procrastination as protection makes so much sense .
Thanks!!
I need to make curtains. I’ve needed to make these curtains for a year now. I know why I don’t. They take too much energy to make. I don’t make energy easily. The thought of hefting the material around is enough for me to say ‘not today.’ One day I will have enough energy and they will get done.
“I don’t make energy easily” is one of the truest sentences I’ve read recently. I get that.
I've saved and bookmarked this for later.
That made me smile because for later and procrastination. :) But truly I hope it is helpful!
I'm sure it will be. I'll let you know; it's on the list 😉
I love a list :-p
Don’t be too hopeful, I have a list of lists 🤦🏼