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Procrastination isn’t about laziness or poor time management — it’s about your brain trying to protect you. In this episode, we explore why so many educators struggle with procrastination and how to shift the narrative from self-blame to self-compassion.

You’ll learn how procrastination is rooted in emotional regulation, not motivation — and how to rewire your brain for focus, calm, and clarity.

💡 What you’ll discover in this episode:

How procrastination activates your amygdala, overriding the part of your brain responsible for planning and focus
Why stress reduces your executive functioning and makes it harder to get things done
How to decode procrastination as a form of emotional resistance, not failure
The power of asking: “What am I really resisting?” — fear, perfectionism, or exhaustion?
How to shift from your inner bully to your inner bestie who speaks with compassion and grace
Brain-aligned tools for gently moving through procrastination with curiosity instead of criticism
A reminder: Your worth is not measured by your productivity — you are enough, exactly as you are

✨ If you're ready to teach, lead, and live from a more regulated, empowered place, this episode is for you.

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Stay empowered,
Jen

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