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Finding the underlying issues that fuel procrastination is one of the steps that will lead to changing this dis-empowering habit.

If you procrastinate it is possible that you’ve asked yourself why you procrastinate when it ends up causing stress, overwhelm and bad feelings.

There are a number of reasons people procrastinate and they fall into a few different categories.

You can begin to uncover the underlying reasons by looking at the things you do when you are procrastinating.   For example, some people will think about the task at hand, and feel like they need to eat.  Other people will feel tired or like energy is draining out of them.  Some will not be able to sleep as the mind races with lots of “have to’s”.  Although eating or needing to rest doesn’t move us in the direction of getting the task done, it does provide a certain feeling of comfort.  Even if later you might regret using that activity to postpone what you “need” to get done.

Both sleeping and eating when stressed fall under the category of comfort. .  Sleeping does provide comfort and. eating of course is another way we comfort ourselves.

There are many other things people do when they procrastinate, but let’s look at the need for comfort that is gotten by eating and sleeping.  The first step to stop the procrastination  habit is to change what isn’t working.

So this leads to the question to ask of yourself.  What would you need to provide comfort that would work better than eating or sleeping?

1. Do you need to reassure yourself that you’ll get the task done?

2. Do you need to remember a time in the past when you accomplished a similar task?

3.  Is there information that is needed so you can feel more comfortable tackling the task?

4.  Is your goal so big that it is overwhelming?

5.  Do you need to learn how to set goals in a way that you will move towards them?

According to the answers to these questions you can begin to get a plan of action to help in move you towards your goals while getting comfort.

The second step is to look for the underlying emotion that causes us to need the comfort.  Fear is one of those emotions.  I just had a client this week that came up with two fears that were underlying his procrastination.   The first was feeling of not deserving to be successful, and the second was the belief feeling he could ever measure up.  In his case we can see why he might rather do anything else but the task on hand.  The underlying issues were fueling his moving away from even beginning the project.  It wasn’t about the task at hand it was old beliefs that needed to be re-programmed.   This is something that can be done.

One problem with trying to do things without going underneath the surface problem of procrastination is that the problem isn’t on the conscious level.  It is held in the unconscious.

To get more information on the online coaching group.  Go to action ends procrastination.

Hope to have you join us in this journey of self discovery.

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One of the skills of moving past procrastination is to be able to access  feelings of power, security and courage whenever you desire.   There is a way to trigger powerful feeling automatically.  It’s like we “borrow” positive feeling we have within us and then use them in an area where they are needed. When we do this it gives us courage to do new things and also give us a way to deal with and move past procrastination.

There are a number of ways to trigger new more powerful feelings.  One technique is  called anchoring.
We use a three  step process
1. First we “anchor” the feelings we need in the feared situation
2. Next we use the power of the mind to make the positive feeling even stronger
3. We then “anchor” this new positive feeling and set up a trigger to access them.

Once the anchor is set we can use “touch off” the trigger and up come the positive feelings.  After a while it becomes an automatic response.  Can you imagine how great it will be that whenever fear or feeling stuck starts you can do something about it and change the feelings to ones that move you forward.  Having positive feelings whenever you desire is a real possibility.

And another favorite technique I like to use is from Neuro-linguistic Programming called a “map across”.  We’ll discuss this more in the upcoming workshop in February.

For more information on the Workshop go to  actionendsprocrastination.com.

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Question:   Why do people procrastinate?

There are a number of reasons people procrastinate, they fall into a few different categories.

You can begin to uncover the underlying reasons by looking at the things you do when you are procrastinating.   For example, some people will think about the task at hand, and feel like they need to eat or sleep.   Although eating or needing to rest doesn’t move us in the direction of getting the task done, it does provide comfort.  Even if later you might regret using that activity.

Both sleeping and eating when stressed fall under the category of comfort. .  Sleeping does provide comfort and. eating of course is another way we comfort ourselves.

So this leads to the question to begin to find other ways for gaining comfort.

Question to ask yourself: What would you need to provide comfort that would work better than eating or sleeping?

1. Do you need to reassure yourself that you’ll get the task done?
2. Do you need to remember a time in the past when you accomplished a similar task?
3.  Is there information that is needed so you can feel more comfortable tackling the task?
4.  Is your goal so big that it is overwhelming?
5.  Do you need to learn how to set goals in a way that you will move towards them?

As you answer these questions you can begin to plan on trying new ways of gaining comfort that will move you towards your goals.  This is just a short sketch but you get the idea.

For Information on the upcoming 4 Module Course on
Stopping Fear, Panic, Anxiety
with a focus on Procrastination and Goal setting
go to http://www.actionendsprocrastination.com/workshop

If you would like to get a mind calming exercise go to the upper right
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Audrey Sussman PhD, LCSW, NBCCH from the

Anxiety Control Center Presents

A TeleWorkshop for people who want to
Free Themselves From The Shackles Of
Panic, Anxiety Attacks And Feeling Stuck.

Come Along With Me
On This Journey Of Self Discovery

Hello from Audrey,

Many of you have asked for a way to have more contact with me in an “easier on the pocket” way.

You can now “see” me more often. Join with me each week where I will share skills and techniques that until now were only available on a one-to-one basis.

You will have the opportunity to interact, ask questions and get coaching in a supportive online group setting.  Of course, we can still do one-on-one sessions, when needed.  This TeleWorkshop will give you the peace of mind, knowing you can get answers about issues as they come up.

For over 25 years it has been my purpose to bring information, skills and techniques that help others to free themselves from the shackles of fear, anxiety, panic, terror, procrastination, IBS and Migraines.

The unique thing about this TeleWorkshop is that it is something you can do in the privacy of your own home. All you need is a phone, and the desire to release yourself from old programs that are hampering you.

I’d like to thank my students, clients and friends for motivating me to get this TeleWorkshop started.  You can now continue to expand the power of your mind, in an affordable way, no matter where in the world you live.

Answers to Questions about this TeleWorkshop on moving past fear, anxiety, worry and panic:

What is a TeleWorkshop? Where is it held?

This is a way of sharing and learning that is done from the comfort of your own home, using a phone or a computer. Once you sign up you get a link and a phone number to call.

The more you participate the more you will get out of this, so there are worksheets and actions guides for each TeleClass.

Who will benefit?

People who want to learn how to free themselves from the shackles of fear, panic and terror.

Benefit of learning this way?
As you know, if you have done private therapy with me, this is a fraction of what it costs for a one-on-one session.

What is the Cost?
The cost is just $127.  That is for all 4 TeleWorkshops, including handouts, worksheets and tele-coaching during the calls.

Benefit of Taking Action NOW:

Bonus 1: The first 8 people who sign up for this TeleWorkshop, will get a free 25-minute consultation with Audrey Sussman. That consultation alone already pays for this course.  You can use the consultation for yourself or gift it to someone you care about.

Bonus 2: Worksheet on Setting no-fail goals.

Bonus 3: Exercise for Insomnia Relief

Bonus 4: Self-hypnosis exercises for relieving tension

Bonus 5: Video 60-second Breathing for Calm and healing

Become a part of this supportive group, as we use Cognitive, Behavioral and Emotional Release approach, to change old patterns of panic, fear, anxiety and feeling stuck.

Bonus 6: Kickoff before the start of the TeleWorkshop.  There will be a FREE Question and Answer TeleSeminar on Tuesday February 23 at 9:15 – 9:45 pm.  You can invite your friends to join us on this free call.  Just send your name and email to askdraudrey@gmail.com and I’ll send back the link for this Free Event.

Class Size?

The class is open to only 18 participants. And the great thing about getting on board as the one of the first participants in this TeleWorkshop, is that the cost is the lowest it ever will be.

Everyone joining in on this adventure will be helping to shape the content for future students. I want you to know that tapping into the power of your own mind will be a mind-expanding experience.

Two ways to sign up:

1. By phone just call 1-856-751-9446. Leave you name, phone number, email and best time to call you back. You’ll need a credit card to use this method.

2. Online to use pay pal.
http://www.actionendsprocrastination.com/workshop

NOTE: Pay Pal is a new way for me of taking payment. Please let me know if there is any problem with signing in or if you don’t get an immediate confirmation.

Remember to come to the Free Kickoff before the start of the TeleWorkshop: Tuesday February 23 at 9:15pm. Send for the link to this workshop at:  askdraudrey@gmail.com

Ready to learn skills to free your self from anxiety, panic and fear.  Sign up now !   By phone or online.  Be one of the first 8 people and get the bonus coaching session.

Looking forward to meeting with you,

Audrey Sussman

Audrey Sussman Phd, LCSW, NBCCH, CSL
For Anxiety Control Center LLC
NY 917-399-2102     NJ 856-751-9446
http://www.anxietycontrolcenter.com

http://www.actionendsprocrastination.com

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