After 27 years of actively advocating for Indigenous people in recovery in Canada, I've observed a recurring challenge among those I aim to support. They frequently postpone taking the essential steps to make significant progress in their journey towards sobriety and healing.Do you want to know why this is a critical mistake? It's because procrastination—delaying the actions that could be genuine game-changers—is a form of self-sabotage. And I want to make it clear that it's not about laziness.The primary culprit behind these delays is often our emotions. Have you ever found yourself needing to address a vital aspect of your recovery, only to end up cleaning out your kitchen cabinets or repainting your bathroom walls instead? It's not a matter of laziness, as you're not merely lounging on your couch watching Netflix. Instead, there's an underlying factor causing anxiety, fear, or overwhelm associated with the task.I've personally experienced the impact of procrastination in my journey to “active” recovery. There was a time when I postponed seeking vital support, thinking that I could handle everything on my own. This delay led to unnecessary setbacks and prolonged my recovery process.Procrastination sets off a chain reaction, affecting various aspects of one's life and recovery journey. In my case, it hindered my ability to build a robust support network, resulting in feelings of isolation and stagnation in my recovery progress.<h4 style="text-align: start" id="a969426d-e11c-45d2-80a2-41d341d54c05" data-toc-id="a969426d-e11c-45d2-80a2-41d341d54c05">If you've been deferring the pursuit of a significant milestone in your recovery and would appreciate assistance in creating an actionable plan to achieve it, feel free to reach out by clicking <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://portal.owlpractice.ca/iwtscanada/booking">HERE</a>. Let's work together to overcome these emotional barriers and propel our recovery journey forward.</h4>

Procrastination is a critical mistake as it is a form of self-sabotage, not laziness, and delaying potentially game-changing actions can lead to negative consequences.

How procrastination hinders recovery

If you've been deferring the pursuit of a significant milestone in your recovery and would appreciate assistance in creating an actionable plan to achieve it, feel free to reach out by clicking HERE. Let's work together to overcome these emotional barriers and propel our recovery journey forward.

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How procrastination hinders recovery

How procrastination hinders recovery

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