Everybody procrastinates some of the time. When procrastination becomes an ongoing pattern that interferes with ability to realize goals, and impacts perception of self-worth, it becomes problematic.

There are many reasons that people procrastinate, some of which include: fear of failure, not wanting to engage in a task that is uncomfortable or frustrating, being paralyzed by perfectionist tendencies, or issues of delaying gratification. Some people feel overwhelmed and do not have the skills to partialize and prioritize tasks, others do not have a realistic perception of time. Whatever the root of procrastination, procrastinators often have a self-punishing narrative that goes along with their behavior. For example, they may be tell themselves that they should be getting something done, and use the fact that they are not in fact doing it, to label themselves inadequate, lazy or defective. This thinking is distorted and does not lead to improved functioning.

In therapy, I can help you to clearly identify your goals, determine actionable and manageable steps towards them, and prioritize your actions. We will look at how to best manage your time. I will help you identify thoughts that may be contributing to procrastination and explore healthy alternatives. We will strategize ways to reinforce positive behaviors.  Each week, we will collaborate to create attainable goals you can commit to. You will leave therapy with improved outlook, and a set of skills that you can utilize to effectively work towards your goals.