Balancing Being and Doing: Overcoming Procrastination and Embracing Self-Acceptance

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🗓️ 17 January 2025

⏱️ 29 minutes

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People often struggle with feelings of inadequacy when they fall short of their self-imposed standards of success. The idea that one must always be "doing" can create guilt, especially in moments of stillness or inactivity. Join Allan Knight and Anika Jackson in this Zen Power Podcast as they discuss balancing being and doing, mastering self-regulation in relationships, and learning from adversity—the fundamental pillars of personal growth. By embracing self-acceptance, practicing mindful communication, reflecting on one's experiences, and preparing for the future, individuals can cultivate a life that is both fulfilling and resilient.

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0:00.0	This podcast is proudly produced by your brand amplified.
0:04.9	Welcome to the Zen Power Hour. My name is Alan Knight, and as a former Zen monk, I've discovered that ancient wisdom truly holds the key to modern transformation.
0:15.5	And I'm Monica Jackson. Together, we're bringing you the tools and techniques you need to live a more fulfilling and successful life.
0:23.6	Join us as we explore insights that will literally revolutionize both your personal and professional relationships.
0:41.2	Alan, it's always great when we get to have these conversations.
0:45.9	You were just sharing a story with me about one of your clients.
0:52.1	And I'd love for you to share it and finish it on this podcast.
0:54.6	I said, wait, wait, we have to record this.
0:58.2	Boy, you're being authentic, aren't you?
1:08.2	Yeah, she was talking about that she has a problem with procrastination, lack of discipline, etc.
1:13.5	And as she were describing her so-called issue, I asked her a question because she said, the other day, she said, I just didn't feel like doing anything. I just laid
1:19.8	around, lased around, and I said to her, were you okay with that? She said, well, yeah, but then I started to feel guilty. And so we
1:30.2	talked about the feeling of guilt, where that came from. And she said to me, well, everyone around
1:37.1	me is always talking about living your dreams, having purpose in your life, changing the world,
1:43.1	you know, doing the big stuff. And also sitting around
1:46.9	and doing nothing, I'm being useless and inefficient. So I said to her, I said, well, a couple
1:52.9	of things. First of all, it's not all about purpose and external goal setting and achievement. Achievement is good if it's founded on a healthy
2:06.4	sense of self. Like if I'm content with who I am, if I feel good in my skin, if I have this
2:15.7	attitude that, I think, you know, and screw the world right now, I'm going to
2:19.6	spend the next two hours putting my feet up and watching a movie or laying back, doing nothing,
2:25.5	or meditating, or taking a walk. Beautiful. That's nice. You're living in the moment. You're
2:31.9	enjoying those moments with yourself in a very healthy way.
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