70. How Your Emotions Can Keep You Stuck In Procrastination and Are Damaging To Your Career

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The Academic Revolution
70. How Your Emotions Can Keep You Stuck In Procrastination and Are Damaging To Your Career
Feb 08, 2024
Inga Hofmann

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Procrastination is probably the number one reason that is holding academic physicians back. The root cause of procrastination can be multiplefold. One less common reason discussed is our emotional state.

In this episode of the Academic Revolution podcast, we will discuss how your emotions can keep you stuck in procrastination and are damaging to your career

Procrastination, often related to a mental block, can negatively affect productivity and goal attainment. Dr. Hofmann emphasizes the importance of recognizing and separating unrelated emotional responses from set tasks and implores her listeners to practice this mental discipline for the sake of their productivity and professional success.

00:10 Introduction to Procrastination in Academic Physicians

01:23 Understanding the Three Pillars of Physician Success

03:06 The Impact of Emotions on Procrastination

04:55 Personal Experiences with Procrastination

11:08 The Cycle of Emotional Triggers and Procrastination

12:58 Strategies to Overcome Procrastination


Mentioned in this episode:

Episode #60: How You Can Use a Simple Mind Trick To Overcome Procrastination

Episode #63: Is Procrastination Hurting Your Career and How to Overcome It

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