Episode 46Season 2July 31, 202314 min

Ep. 46 - Banishing Procrastination and Boosting Productivity with Journaling

Who doesn't love a good party? Well, welcome to the Journal Party Podcast where we're throwing a bash on banishing procrastination. In this episode, Alex is here to guide you through an enlightening journey of self-exploration. Together, let's uncover those tasks we've been pushing off, and unearth the fears that might be anchoring us to this habit. More importantly, let's create an action plan that turns our intentions into actions. After all, isn't it high time we dismantled the procrastina...

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<h2 id="chapter_22473544">Procrastination</h2> <cite>Alex</cite> 0:11

You're listening to the Journal Party podcast where every week , we get together for the ultimate journal jam session . We journal through life together as a community . My name is Alex Gallner and I'll be your host , so here's how it works . I'll give you a journal prompt in a groove and you just start writing . After a few minutes , you'll hear a little bell that sounds like this and we'll move on to the next prompt . After a couple minutes , you'll hear that bell again and we'll move on to the next prompt , and we'll just keep going on like that till we're finished . Feel free to write on whatever you like , or even just follow along in your car . If you finished before the bell , you can try to dig deeper and elaborate , or just chill out and enjoy the tunes . Don't overthink it . There's no wrong way to do this . So welcome to the party Journal Party . What's up , party people ? Welcome back to the Journal Party podcast , where every week , we delve into different aspects of our lives , our minds , our dreams and sometimes our barriers .

<cite>Alex</cite> 1:07

I'm Alex Gallner , your host , and today we're going to be tackling a subject that might hit close to home for many of us , talking about procrastination . So get ready for five journal prompts to dive into the whys , the hows and the let's get past its of procrastination . Go ahead and open up your journal , because here comes prompt number one . Let's start by identifying the tasks or goals we tend to procrastinate on . Is it work ? Is it personal growth or perhaps chores around the house ? Write down what you find yourself pushing off in , why you think that might be . Here's how to stay flexible on our Day . One plan . Listen to yourself .

<cite>Alex</cite> 3:30

Now let's delve into the emotions linked to procrastination . Do you feel guilt , stress , anxiety or perhaps , paradoxically , a sense of relief when you procrastinate or your emotional response to putting things off ? Do you feel guilt , stress , anxiety or perhaps , paradoxically , a sense of relief when you procrastinate , or your emotional response to putting things off ? Do you feel guilt , stress , anxiety or perhaps , paradoxically , a sense of relief when you procrastinate or your emotional response to putting things off ? Do you feel guilt , stress , anxiety or perhaps , paradoxically , a sense of relief when you procrastinate ? Sometimes procrastination is a sign of something deeper . Reflect on whether procrastination might be a symptom of fear or self-doubt in some areas of your life . Are you afraid of failure , judgment or something else ? Let's dig deep here .

<cite>Alex</cite> 6:26

Do you feel guilt , stress , anxiety or perhaps , paradoxically , a sense of relief when you procrastinate . Do you feel guilt , stress , anxiety or perhaps , paradoxically , a sense of relief when you procrastinate ? Do you feel guilt , stress , anxiety or perhaps , paradoxically , a sense of relief when you procrastinate ? Do you feel guilt , stress , anxiety or perhaps , paradoxically , a sense of relief when you procrastinate ? Now a little change of pace . What strategies have you tried to overcome procrastination ? Have they worked ? Write down some new techniques or ideas you could try . Sometimes , seeing them on paper makes them more real and actionable . Give it a shot . What strategies have you tried to overcome procrastination ? Have you tried ? Write down some new techniques or ideas you could try . Write down some new techniques or ideas you could try . Write it down some new strategies or ideas you could try .

<cite>Alex</cite> 10:45

Lastly , let's create an action plan . Choose one task that you've been procrastinating on and break it down into small , manageable steps . Write out a clear roadmap . What will you do first ? What's the ultimate goal ? Let's turn intention into action . What's the ultimate goal ? What's the ultimate goal ? What's the ultimate goal ? What's the ultimate goal ? What's the ultimate goal ? What's the ultimate goal ? What's the ultimate goal ? What's the ultimate goal ? What's the ultimate goal ? Alright , there's the bell .

<cite>Alex</cite> 13:34

Everyone is a dance that many of us know all too well , but understanding it and taking concrete steps can change the tune . So I hope today's prompts have given you some insights and tools to break free from procrastination script . And if you're enjoying this journaling journey , don't forget to connect with us on Instagram at JournalParty OMG , or join our private Facebook group . I got the link in the show notes and your feedback and your thoughts will fuel the party . So go ahead and drop me a line .

<h2 id="chapter_22473545">Get a Free Pocket Journal Book</h2> <cite>Alex</cite> 13:59

And before signing off , here's a reminder that my pocket sized journal prompt book , 365 journal prompts for daily journaling and self reflection , is still available . I bought a bunch of copies and you can have one for free . All you got to do is cover the shipping . It's a treasure trove of inspiration for every day of the year , with 365 of my favorite journal prompts , and it's pocket sized so you can just tuck it into your journal anytime you need inspiration . You just flip to it and you got my favorite prompts in there . It's pretty great . So visit 365.journalpartycom to snag your free copy and thank you so much for being part of the journal party . Keep brighting , keep growing and , most importantly , keep moving forward and I'll see you next week . Damn it , we are .

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