Ep 218: Breaking Free from Procrastination: Actionable Tips with Risa Williams
In this episode of the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast, the host, Deanna Yates, interviews Risa Williams, a clinical psychotherapist and productivity coach, about effective strategies for overcoming procrastination. Risa, the author of 'The Procrastination Playbook,' delves into the root causes of procrastination and shares practical advice for breaking the cycle. From understanding visible vs. sneaky procrastination to implementing actionable steps, Risa provides valuable insights to help listeners take control of their time and productivity.
Join Deanna and Risa as they explore how to identify personal procrastination patterns and leverage positive self-talk and accountability to stay on track. Whether you’re struggling with procrastination in your personal or professional life, this episode offers a wealth of strategies to help you move from delay to action and boost your productivity.
Key Takeaways:
Effective techniques to identify and address visible and sneaky procrastination.
Practical steps for breaking tasks into manageable chunks.
How to use positive self-talk to combat procrastination.
The role of accountability in maintaining productivity.
Insights from Risa Williams’ latest book, 'The Procrastination Playbook.'
About Risa Williams:
Risa Williams is an award-winning book author, a psychotherapist and a time management consultant. She's the author of five self-help books: The Ultimate Time Management Toolkit, The Ultimate Self-Esteem Toolkit and The Ultimate Anxiety Toolkit (JKP Books), The Procrastination Playbook (coming in 2024) and The Motivation Mindset Journal. She's the host of the popular productivity podcast, The Motivation Mindset, which features time management tools. She's been featured along with the tools from her books in Forbes Magazine, Wandermind, Choosing Therapy, Business Insider, Therapist Magazine, HuffPost, Wired, Breathe Magazine, Psych Today, Best Life, Marie Claire, and Real Simple. Learn more at risawilliams.com and @risawilliamstherapy, and work with her in Get Stuff Done Sessions and Groups.
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