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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