How to Pause Procrastination

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In this episode of the Happy Healthy Hustle Podcast, I’m getting real about something I know intimately: productive procrastination.

As a business coach, TEDx speaker, and yes—someone who has definitely deep-cleaned her kitchen the night before a big deadline—I’m here to share what’s really going on behind those tidy distractions.

Here’s what I talk about:

➡️ What “productive procrastination” actually means—and why so many of us fall into its sneaky trap

➡️ A behind-the-scenes story from my shared kitchen during my PhD (yes, I defrosted a freezer to avoid writing!)

➡️ The PAUSE Method—my five-step tool for catching the pattern and gently returning to what really matters

➡️ How tiny actions can move you from stuck to showing up

➡️ This week’s Petite Practice™—one small reset to build momentum and confidence

My reminder this week:

“It’s not about shaming yourself. It’s about learning to catch the pattern and shift with intention. Clarity comes when you take action—one step at a time.”

Listen + Links

Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/10EsrkFFS6w?feature=shared

Tune in here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-pause-procrastination/id1678822774?i=1000720290285

Read the blog here: https://doctorchristiane.com/productive-procrastination/

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Find more tools, past episodes, and free clarity resources → doctorchristiane.com

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Here’s to more clarity, less clutter, and one confident step forward.