How Self-Compassion Ends Procrastination
Surprisingly, beating procrastination isn’t about being harder on ourselves. Sirois found that self-critical thoughts fuel avoidance behavior. Self-compassion—acknowledging our struggles without judgment—shifts our mindset, making it easier to face challenges instead of avoiding them.
Fuschia Sirois, a psychology professor and author known for her research on procrastination and self-compassion, has published extensively on how emotional regulation and kindness toward oneself can reduce procrastination. Her work highlights how self-compassionate practices empower people to shift away from self-defeating procrastination cycles.
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