Overcoming Procrastination in Your Sobriety Journey
Episode Overview
Procrastination can hinder your sobriety journey. 'Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions' calls out procrastination as laziness. Facing dreaded tasks can lead to relief and accomplishment. AA's founders and non-alcoholics have significantly contributed to the programme. Practical advice on overcoming procrastination is shared.
Procrastination is really sloth in five syllables
Ever feel like you're stuck in a loop, putting off what really needs to be done? This episode of the Transitions Daily Alcoholics Anonymous Recovery Readings Podcast is all about tackling procrastination. Kurt L. from Albuquerque, New Mexico, takes you through a series of recovery readings that highlight how procrastination can be a significant barrier to sobriety. The episode draws from a variety of AA resources, including 'Twenty-Four Hours a Day', 'A.A. Thought for the Day', 'Daily Reflections', and more.
You'll hear about the importance of facing those dreaded tasks head-on instead of avoiding them, and how doing so can lead to a sense of relief and accomplishment. There's a particularly poignant moment when Kurt reads from 'Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions', reminding us that procrastination is just a fancy word for laziness. This episode doesn't just stop at calling out procrastination; it also offers practical advice on how to overcome it.
By sharing wisdom from AA's founders and other non-alcoholics who have contributed to the programme, the episode underscores the collective effort needed for recovery. Whether you're new to sobriety or have been on this journey for a while, the insights shared here can help you stay on track. So, if you're looking to kick procrastination to the curb and make meaningful progress in your recovery, this episode is definitely worth your time.