For weeks I have been discussing the connection to procrastination and victim thinking. Now, have I changed my mind? No, I have not. Procrastination is a critical component of the Procrastination + Blame = Victim Thinking process, but it can also be caused by depression.
Procrastination is a very common aspect of depression. Psychologist Alice Boyes explains that depression is often associated with “what’s the point?” thinking. When people are depressed, they can lose interest in daily activities and find it challenging to plan or complete tasks. This leads to inaction, which is essentially procrastination. This kind of unchecked procrastination can contribute to victim thinking, making it crucial to identify what’s driving your behavior. In many cases, the root cause is depression.
According to Boyles, one way to get things turned around is to try to look for enjoyable activities and then set goals to get involved in those activities. This involves scheduling enjoyable activities and engaging in activities that make you feel a sense of accomplishment. Therapists that use this “behavioral activation” method know that this is one way out of depression. When you consciously change your behavior, you naturally change your thinking, whether you realize it or not.
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