Breaking the Cycle: Procrastination, Burnout & the Path to Self-Renewal
Mon Aug 18 2025
Welcome back to the season finale of the Full Circle Podcast with your host, Gillian McMichael.
Over the past nine episodes, we’ve explored powerful themes like self-awareness, imposter syndrome, setting boundaries, and learning to love ourselves through change.
In this final episode, we’re diving into a topic that impacts so many of us - procrastination and burnout.
You’ll learn:
Why procrastination isn’t laziness - but avoidance driven by fear, perfectionism, or overwhelm.How burnout builds over time and what signs to watch for before it takes hold.Simple yet powerful strategies to overcome procrastination using techniques like the Pomodoro method and progress-over-perfection thinking.How to prevent and recover from burnout by setting boundaries, prioritising self-care, and letting go of the myth that rest is selfish.Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply needing a reset, this episode is here to help you break free and return to the best version of yourself.
✨ Key Takeaways:
Procrastination and burnout are often two sides of the same coin.Perfectionism creates paralysis. Choose progress instead.Boundaries aren’t selfish - they’re a form of self-respect.Rest is a requirement, not a luxury.
This is your reminder that taking care of yourself is an act of strength - and essential for your long-term wellbeing.
Thank you for joining me this season. Keep reflecting, stay curious, and remember: you are always evolving into your truest self. ✨🙏🏼
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Welcome back to the season finale of the Full Circle Podcast with your host, Gillian McMichael. Over the past nine episodes, we’ve explored powerful themes like self-awareness, imposter syndrome, setting boundaries, and learning to love ourselves through change. In this final episode, we’re diving into a topic that impacts so many of us - procrastination and burnout. You’ll learn: Why procrastination isn’t laziness - but avoidance driven by fear, perfectionism, or overwhelm.How burnout builds over time and what signs to watch for before it takes hold.Simple yet powerful strategies to overcome procrastination using techniques like the Pomodoro method and progress-over-perfection thinking.How to prevent and recover from burnout by setting boundaries, prioritising self-care, and letting go of the myth that rest is selfish.Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply needing a reset, this episode is here to help you break free and return to the best version of yourself. ✨ Key Takeaways: Procrastination and burnout are often two sides of the same coin.Perfectionism creates paralysis. Choose progress instead.Boundaries aren’t selfish - they’re a form of self-respect.Rest is a requirement, not a luxury. This is your reminder that taking care of yourself is an act of strength - and essential for your long-term wellbeing. Thank you for joining me this season. Keep reflecting, stay curious, and remember: you are always evolving into your truest self. ✨🙏🏼