The Jess Connolly Podcast
Showing Up Scared | Scared of Being Stuck With Jon Acuff
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I don’t think you’re lazy. I just think you might be scared.
In this episode of Showing Up Scared, Jess sits down with author Jon Acuff to talk about procrastination, fear, and what’s really happening when we feel completely stuck. Jon’s work reframes procrastination as a learned coping mechanism rather than a character flaw - which means beating yourself up might not be the thing that finally gets you moving.
Together, Jess and Jon unpack the fears hiding underneath procrastination, the difference between rest and avoidance, and how small actions can help us move again without waiting to feel completely confident or ready. If you’ve been staring at the same dream, decision, project, or next step for months, wondering what is wrong with you, this conversation offers a different question: What if you’re not lazy? What if you’re scared?