Ep 167: But I Don't Want To! The Emotions Behind Procrastination
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Dani Donovan is a purpose-driven creator and the founder/CEO of The Anti-Boring Project. Her unorthodox self-help book “The Anti-Planner: How to Get Sh*t Done When You Don’t Feel Like It” offers procrastinators innovative strategies, activities, and games to understand their emotions and overcome productivity roadblocks. Dani’s work empowers individuals with ADHD understand themselves, feel a sense of belonging, and better explain their struggles to loved ones. Her relatable webcomics, viral TikToks, and closing keynote at the 2021 International ADHD Conference have established her as a prominent voice in the mental health community. Dani has been featured in publications like The New York Times, The Washington Post, BBC News, and The Guardian. Her efforts have encouraged thousands to seek diagnosis and treatment. Check out her work at ADHDDD.com and anti-planner.com!
Listen to this Parenting With Impact episode with Dani Donovan about procrastination and emotion.
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• The Feelings-Based Productivity Approach advocated by Dani organizes productivity tools based on emotional states. This approach addresses how individuals feel, ultimately boosting productivity by acknowledging and working with their emotions.
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Related Links:
• How to Respond When Your Kid Says Everything is Boring: https://impactparents.com/blog/complex-kids/kid-says-everything-is-boring/
• Empathy: A Magic Wand to Connect with Complex Kids and Teens: https://impactparents.com/blog/complex-kids/empathy-a-magic-wand-to-connect-with-complex-kids-teens/
• The Anti Boring Project: https://www.antiboringproject.com
• ADHD Conference: https://chadd.org/conference/
• The Anti-Planner: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1944627073/?tag=im0ea3-20
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Website: anti-planner.com
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