The psychology behind procrastination

Overcoming Perfectionism and Achieving Your Goals

Are you constantly wondering why you struggle with procrastination, especially when pursuing your passions? If you're in Brooklyn or San Diego and looking for help with procrastination, you're in the right place. In this blog post, I will address a frequent contributor to procrastination among entrepreneurs, CEOs, startup founders, and creative professionals.

Procrastination is a challenging issue, and it's important to understand its causes. Is it laziness, a lack of talent, ideas, or ambition? While these factors can contribute, they’re often not the underlying reason for getting stuck.

The Pursuit of Perfection

Perfectionism is often associated with the desire for high-quality work and mastery of a specific skill or craft. As a therapist specializing in anxiety, I understand that a perfectionistic mindset can motivate and push you to solve problems and work tirelessly. Many successful individuals proudly identify as perfectionists.

However, the pursuit of perfection can have a sabotaging effect, as well. Have you found yourself paralyzed at the starting line, unable to move forward due to your unwavering need for a perfect outcome?

In my experience, I've witnessed highly successful individuals who have struggled with perfectionism. They’re often late for deadlines, highly stressed, and have lost the joy of pursuing their goals. But here's the key: extraordinary success doesn't require perfectionism. It often hampers and limits the potential of most individuals I work with. The good news is that I have seen former perfectionists adopt a different mindset – one that motivates, empowers, and helps them fulfill their potential and achieve their goals.

We all have control over our attitude toward the circumstances we face. We are not mere products of our environment or past experiences; we can shape our decisions and responses. As human beings, we can reflect on our thoughts and actions and make changes in the present, leading to different outcomes in the future.

In my therapeutic approach, I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), particularly the work of Dr. Albert Ellis, the pioneer of Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), and existential and humanistic therapies. By blending these influences, I tailor my approach to address each client's unique needs based on my extensive experience. If you're looking to overcome procrastination or other limiting behaviors, contact PACT today to begin your journey toward anxiety relief and personal growth.