Ep 6 - Procrastination isn't always about avoidance...

The Energetics of Being: A Human Design Podcast

Episode 6: Procrastination isn't always about avoidance...
Episode Summary:
In this episode, Sarah discusses procrastination from a neurodivergent lens, exploring how it can stem from overwhelm rather than avoidance. She shares her own experiences with autistic inertia, ADHD tendencies, challenges with task switching and executive function. Sarah provides coping strategies like leveraging accountability partners, external deadlines, doing brain dumps, and using Human Design for self-awareness. The episode gives permission to redefine consistency based on your own patterns and needs.

Topics Discussed:
- Procrastination through neurodivergence (autism, ADHD)
- Autistic inertia and hyperfocus
- ADHD and executive function challenges
- Procrastination masking overwhelm
- Strategies for overcoming procrastination
- Accountability partners and external deadlines
- Brain dumps and prioritization methods
- Applying Human Design for self-understanding
- Redefining consistency for your own patterns
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:30 - Procrastination and autistic inertia
04:15 - ADHD procrastination and executive function
07:00 - When procrastination masks overwhelm
09:45 - Using accountability partners
12:20 - Leveraging external deadlines
14:40 - Brain dumps and prioritization
17:25 - Applying Human Design strategies
20:15 - Redefining consistency for yourself
Key Quotes:
"Procrastination can be a whole different ballgame when looking through a neurodivergent lens."
"I go inwards. I don't outwardly ask for help."
"Consistency looks different for everybody. When you recognize your patterns, you can create your own consistency."
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