How to Find your Focus and Stop Procrastinating with Nic Voge | Ep 12

If you're feeling trapped in a cycle of procrastination and constantly putting off important tasks, then you are not alone!

Despite your best intentions, you may find yourself engaging in time-wasting activities or getting bogged down in indecision instead of taking action towards your goals. This can lead to feelings of frustration, overwhelm, and a sense of being stuck in a perpetual state of inertia. But don't despair, there are strategies and techniques that can help you break free from this pattern and find the motivation to finally start making progress.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Discover the power of mentorship: Unlock your potential and achieve personal growth with the guidance of experienced mentors.
• Embrace change for personal growth: Learn how to embrace and navigate change to foster personal growth and create a fulfilling life.
• Empower youth through supportive environments: Uncover the transformative impact of creating supportive environments that empower youth to thrive and reach their full potential.

My special guest is Nic Voge

Nic Voge is the Senior Associate Director at the McGraw Center for Teaching and Learning at Princeton University. With a focus on self-worth theory and procrastination, Nic brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. His work centers around helping students navigate the academic demands of prestigious institutions and develop resilience and motivation in the face of challenges. As a coach and consultant, Nic has a deep understanding of the complexities of procrastination and how it relates to our sense of self. His expertise and insights are sure to shed light on the topic and provide valuable strategies for overcoming procrastination. Get ready to dive into an enlightening conversation with Nic Voge on this episode of Change & You with Catherine Alonzo.

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Nic Voge: Book: amazon.com/Life-beyond-Grades-Designing-Motivation-ebook/dp/B0725ZHMT8 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dominic-nic-voge-22a0651/

Listeners can learn more about Nic’s new course (which will launch by December 2023), sign up for a free mailing list and learn a bit about their distinctive approach to understanding and overcoming procrastination at Voge Academy. The course builds upon and significantly expands the strategies, techniques and tools introduced in Nic’s TEDx talk. You can view the TEDx talk on self-worth theory of achievement motivation and learn how it helps to unravel the puzzle of procrastination here.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro 02:04 - Nic Vogue's Work at Princeton University 05:14 - Nic Vogue's Journey and Introduction to Self Worth Theory 06:58 - Understanding Self Worth Theory 08:20 - Procrastination in Achievement Environments 08:30 - The Role of Education 15:22 - Understanding Motivations and Procrastination 16:37 - Shifting Attention for Productive Engagement 18:12 - The Impact of Negative Emotions on Productivity 18:45 - Building Resilience 23:18 - Emotional Self-Regulation and Acceptance 32:05 - Overcoming Procrastination 33:12 - Discipline as a Creative Act 38:09 - Specificity and Efficacy 46:47 - The Nature of Motivation 47:33 - Cognitive Framing and Obligation 48:25 - Overcoming Self-Talk 49:20 - Examining Self-Talk 54:05 - Introducing Vogue Academy 59:00 - Outro

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