This transition can be so challenging to navigate! Navigating college, entering the professional workforce, having an adult relationship with your parents, living with a partner, understanding the next steps, etc. It is a lot!
You know what needs to get done and you genuinely want to do it, so why does starting feel nearly impossible? For many high-achieving professionals, what looks like procrastination may actually reflect demand avoidance: a nervous system response to perceived pressure, loss of autonomy, perfectionism, and relentless self-criticism. In this article, I explore the psychology behind demand avoidance and share evidence-informed strategies to help you move from self-coercion to
