Understanding Procrastination- Unpacking the Avoidance behind Delay: Let's chat

Join us for an open and collaborative discussion on procrastination – an experience most of us are familiar with. This isn’t a lecture or workshop, but rather a relaxed yet lightly structured conversation where everyone is welcome to contribute their knowledge, insights, experiences, stories, and tips.

Procrastination is something we all experience, but its causes and forms are far from simple. For some, it may be occasional delays in getting things done, while for others, it reflects a deeper struggle—tied to emotional, psychological, or even existential factors. In this meetup, we invite you to join a thoughtful, in-depth exploration of procrastination, examining how and why we avoid certain tasks, and how we can move toward meaningful solutions.

Together, we will dive into the complexities of procrastination:

• The different faces of procrastination: Sometimes it’s just a delay, and other times it’s a form of avoidance rooted in fear, anxiety, or overwhelm.
• Emotional avoidance: Is procrastination a way to escape uncomfortable feelings, such as the fear of failure, perfectionism, or self-doubt?
• Overwhelm and paralysis: What happens when a task feels so large that we don’t know where to begin? How can we work through that frozen feeling and find momentum?
• Self-worth and procrastination: Sometimes putting things off is linked to deeper questions of self-doubt or imposter syndrome. How do we confront the inner voice that tells us we’re not good enough?
• Perfectionism: We’ll discuss how perfectionism can feed procrastination and explore ways to embrace "good enough" to move forward.
• Boredom and disengagement: When tasks feel uninspiring or disconnected from what we care about, how do we motivate ourselves to take action?

Whether you experience procrastination as an occasional annoyance or an ongoing challenge, you will find a supportive and judgement-free environment to explore the topic in its many dimensions. Bring your personal stories, struggles, and curiosity as we uncover the roots of procrastination and work together to find meaningful ways forward.