Jenny Ostick
@jennyostick.bsky.social
Organizational Psychologist & Executive Coach at www.jennyostick.com. Follow me for expert insights on leadership, high performance and personal growth.
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@jennyostick.bsky.social
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Procrastination is emotional, not logical.
When you stop avoiding and start facing it:
You build the ability to take action despite fear. 🚀
Easy? No.
Worth it? 100%.
In the end, all that matters is you're creating momentum - one small action at a time.
When you stop avoiding and start facing it:
You build the ability to take action despite fear. 🚀
Easy? No.
Worth it? 100%.
In the end, all that matters is you're creating momentum - one small action at a time.
June 21, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Procrastination is emotional, not logical.
When you stop avoiding and start facing it:
You build the ability to take action despite fear. 🚀
Easy? No.
Worth it? 100%.
In the end, all that matters is you're creating momentum - one small action at a time.
When you stop avoiding and start facing it:
You build the ability to take action despite fear. 🚀
Easy? No.
Worth it? 100%.
In the end, all that matters is you're creating momentum - one small action at a time.
Your personal brand drives career opportunities.
When you manage it:
→ You build influence
→ You learn how to control the narrative
→ You choose recognition over invisibility
Easy? No
Worth it? 100%
In the end, all that matters is you're seen as the leader you are.
When you manage it:
→ You build influence
→ You learn how to control the narrative
→ You choose recognition over invisibility
Easy? No
Worth it? 100%
In the end, all that matters is you're seen as the leader you are.
June 14, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Your personal brand drives career opportunities.
When you manage it:
→ You build influence
→ You learn how to control the narrative
→ You choose recognition over invisibility
Easy? No
Worth it? 100%
In the end, all that matters is you're seen as the leader you are.
When you manage it:
→ You build influence
→ You learn how to control the narrative
→ You choose recognition over invisibility
Easy? No
Worth it? 100%
In the end, all that matters is you're seen as the leader you are.
After working with 1000's of high performers, I've come to this conclusion:
Action beats analysis every time.
When you take one small action:
→ You build confidence
→ You learn to manage uncertainty
→ You choose progress over perfection
Easy?
No.
Worth it?
100%.
Action beats analysis every time.
When you take one small action:
→ You build confidence
→ You learn to manage uncertainty
→ You choose progress over perfection
Easy?
No.
Worth it?
100%.
June 7, 2025 at 12:02 PM
After working with 1000's of high performers, I've come to this conclusion:
Action beats analysis every time.
When you take one small action:
→ You build confidence
→ You learn to manage uncertainty
→ You choose progress over perfection
Easy?
No.
Worth it?
100%.
Action beats analysis every time.
When you take one small action:
→ You build confidence
→ You learn to manage uncertainty
→ You choose progress over perfection
Easy?
No.
Worth it?
100%.
The outdated approach to procrastination:
→ Manage your time better
→ Make a stricter schedule
→ Just force yourself to start
Here's the new path:
→ Recognize procrastination is emotional avoidance
→ Identify the emotion holding you back
→ Address the emotion, not the schedule
→ Manage your time better
→ Make a stricter schedule
→ Just force yourself to start
Here's the new path:
→ Recognize procrastination is emotional avoidance
→ Identify the emotion holding you back
→ Address the emotion, not the schedule
June 1, 2025 at 10:49 AM
The outdated approach to procrastination:
→ Manage your time better
→ Make a stricter schedule
→ Just force yourself to start
Here's the new path:
→ Recognize procrastination is emotional avoidance
→ Identify the emotion holding you back
→ Address the emotion, not the schedule
→ Manage your time better
→ Make a stricter schedule
→ Just force yourself to start
Here's the new path:
→ Recognize procrastination is emotional avoidance
→ Identify the emotion holding you back
→ Address the emotion, not the schedule
After working with 1000's of high performers, I have one strongly held belief:
Success is not a zero-sum game.
When you stop comparing yourself to others:
→ You build confidence
→ You learn to celebrate others' wins
→ You create space for your own growth
Not easy.
But worth it.
Success is not a zero-sum game.
When you stop comparing yourself to others:
→ You build confidence
→ You learn to celebrate others' wins
→ You create space for your own growth
Not easy.
But worth it.
May 31, 2025 at 7:30 AM
After working with 1000's of high performers, I have one strongly held belief:
Success is not a zero-sum game.
When you stop comparing yourself to others:
→ You build confidence
→ You learn to celebrate others' wins
→ You create space for your own growth
Not easy.
But worth it.
Success is not a zero-sum game.
When you stop comparing yourself to others:
→ You build confidence
→ You learn to celebrate others' wins
→ You create space for your own growth
Not easy.
But worth it.
The outdated career ladder:
→ Do great work.
→ Wait to be noticed.
→ Get promoted.
Here's the new path:
→ Build your personal brand.
→ Showcase your value consistently.
→ Manage your visibility intentionally.
Standing out is harder now, but the rewards are worth it.
→ Do great work.
→ Wait to be noticed.
→ Get promoted.
Here's the new path:
→ Build your personal brand.
→ Showcase your value consistently.
→ Manage your visibility intentionally.
Standing out is harder now, but the rewards are worth it.
May 25, 2025 at 8:45 AM
The outdated career ladder:
→ Do great work.
→ Wait to be noticed.
→ Get promoted.
Here's the new path:
→ Build your personal brand.
→ Showcase your value consistently.
→ Manage your visibility intentionally.
Standing out is harder now, but the rewards are worth it.
→ Do great work.
→ Wait to be noticed.
→ Get promoted.
Here's the new path:
→ Build your personal brand.
→ Showcase your value consistently.
→ Manage your visibility intentionally.
Standing out is harder now, but the rewards are worth it.
How I used to solve problems:
→ Analyze every detail to avoid mistakes
→ Replay scenarios to make the 'perfect' decision
→ Keep thinking because it feels like progress
How I solve problems today:
→ Identify what's in my control
→ Take 1 small action
→ Align focus with what matters most
→ Analyze every detail to avoid mistakes
→ Replay scenarios to make the 'perfect' decision
→ Keep thinking because it feels like progress
How I solve problems today:
→ Identify what's in my control
→ Take 1 small action
→ Align focus with what matters most
May 18, 2025 at 10:09 AM
How I used to solve problems:
→ Analyze every detail to avoid mistakes
→ Replay scenarios to make the 'perfect' decision
→ Keep thinking because it feels like progress
How I solve problems today:
→ Identify what's in my control
→ Take 1 small action
→ Align focus with what matters most
→ Analyze every detail to avoid mistakes
→ Replay scenarios to make the 'perfect' decision
→ Keep thinking because it feels like progress
How I solve problems today:
→ Identify what's in my control
→ Take 1 small action
→ Align focus with what matters most
How to stop procrastinating ...
🚫 Don't start another to-do list or buy another planner.
Instead, tackle the emotions behind procrastination.
You can do this in 3 steps:
#1: Notice what you're avoiding
#2: Name the emotion
#3: Take one small action
🚫 Don't start another to-do list or buy another planner.
Instead, tackle the emotions behind procrastination.
You can do this in 3 steps:
#1: Notice what you're avoiding
#2: Name the emotion
#3: Take one small action
May 7, 2025 at 2:51 PM
How to stop procrastinating ...
🚫 Don't start another to-do list or buy another planner.
Instead, tackle the emotions behind procrastination.
You can do this in 3 steps:
#1: Notice what you're avoiding
#2: Name the emotion
#3: Take one small action
🚫 Don't start another to-do list or buy another planner.
Instead, tackle the emotions behind procrastination.
You can do this in 3 steps:
#1: Notice what you're avoiding
#2: Name the emotion
#3: Take one small action
The outdated success path:
→ Compare yourself to others to measure up
→ Chase external validation
→ Feel stuck in self-doubt
New path:
→ Compare yourself to who you were yesterday
→ Focus on your values and growth
→ Build confidence from within
Confidence is an internal game.
→ Compare yourself to others to measure up
→ Chase external validation
→ Feel stuck in self-doubt
New path:
→ Compare yourself to who you were yesterday
→ Focus on your values and growth
→ Build confidence from within
Confidence is an internal game.
May 4, 2025 at 4:37 PM
The outdated success path:
→ Compare yourself to others to measure up
→ Chase external validation
→ Feel stuck in self-doubt
New path:
→ Compare yourself to who you were yesterday
→ Focus on your values and growth
→ Build confidence from within
Confidence is an internal game.
→ Compare yourself to others to measure up
→ Chase external validation
→ Feel stuck in self-doubt
New path:
→ Compare yourself to who you were yesterday
→ Focus on your values and growth
→ Build confidence from within
Confidence is an internal game.
How to get promoted:
Don't assume hard work speaks for itself.
Manage your personal brand:
→ Speak about your contributions
→ Volunteer for high-visibility projects
→ Share your value
Promotions aren't just about merit - they're about perception.
Don't assume hard work speaks for itself.
Manage your personal brand:
→ Speak about your contributions
→ Volunteer for high-visibility projects
→ Share your value
Promotions aren't just about merit - they're about perception.
April 30, 2025 at 1:06 PM
How to get promoted:
Don't assume hard work speaks for itself.
Manage your personal brand:
→ Speak about your contributions
→ Volunteer for high-visibility projects
→ Share your value
Promotions aren't just about merit - they're about perception.
Don't assume hard work speaks for itself.
Manage your personal brand:
→ Speak about your contributions
→ Volunteer for high-visibility projects
→ Share your value
Promotions aren't just about merit - they're about perception.
Procrastination isn't laziness. It's self-protection.
Procrastination isn't about being disorganized - it's about avoiding discomfort.
You're dodging:
→ Fear
→ Anxiety
→ Self-doubt
→ Boredom
→ Judgment
Stop fixing your schedule. Start facing your emotions.
Procrastination isn't about being disorganized - it's about avoiding discomfort.
You're dodging:
→ Fear
→ Anxiety
→ Self-doubt
→ Boredom
→ Judgment
Stop fixing your schedule. Start facing your emotions.
April 16, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Procrastination isn't laziness. It's self-protection.
Procrastination isn't about being disorganized - it's about avoiding discomfort.
You're dodging:
→ Fear
→ Anxiety
→ Self-doubt
→ Boredom
→ Judgment
Stop fixing your schedule. Start facing your emotions.
Procrastination isn't about being disorganized - it's about avoiding discomfort.
You're dodging:
→ Fear
→ Anxiety
→ Self-doubt
→ Boredom
→ Judgment
Stop fixing your schedule. Start facing your emotions.
Personal branding isn't just for entrepreneurs.
Mistake: Leaders in corporate roles don't need it.
Your personal brand determines if you're seen - or overlooked.
Leaders with strong brands:
→ Get recognized
→ Build influence
→ Unlock promotions
Visibility = opportunity
Mistake: Leaders in corporate roles don't need it.
Your personal brand determines if you're seen - or overlooked.
Leaders with strong brands:
→ Get recognized
→ Build influence
→ Unlock promotions
Visibility = opportunity
April 9, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Personal branding isn't just for entrepreneurs.
Mistake: Leaders in corporate roles don't need it.
Your personal brand determines if you're seen - or overlooked.
Leaders with strong brands:
→ Get recognized
→ Build influence
→ Unlock promotions
Visibility = opportunity
Mistake: Leaders in corporate roles don't need it.
Your personal brand determines if you're seen - or overlooked.
Leaders with strong brands:
→ Get recognized
→ Build influence
→ Unlock promotions
Visibility = opportunity
If you enjoy my Bluesky posts, you might also enjoy my weekly newsletter, The Transformation Lounge.
Join now for expert strategies to transform your habits, behaviors and beliefs and create a fully charged and high performance life. Always 3 minutes or less.
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April 8, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Join now for expert strategies to transform your habits, behaviors and beliefs and create a fully charged and high performance life. Always 3 minutes or less.
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Overthinking doesn't prepare you - it paralyzes you.
Especially at 2am
Believe overthinking helps avoid mistakes?
Wrong!
→ It focuses on imagined scenarios, not real ones
→ It fuels fear instead of action
→ Its wastes energy without creating solutions
Especially at 2am
Believe overthinking helps avoid mistakes?
Wrong!
→ It focuses on imagined scenarios, not real ones
→ It fuels fear instead of action
→ Its wastes energy without creating solutions
April 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Overthinking doesn't prepare you - it paralyzes you.
Especially at 2am
Believe overthinking helps avoid mistakes?
Wrong!
→ It focuses on imagined scenarios, not real ones
→ It fuels fear instead of action
→ Its wastes energy without creating solutions
Especially at 2am
Believe overthinking helps avoid mistakes?
Wrong!
→ It focuses on imagined scenarios, not real ones
→ It fuels fear instead of action
→ Its wastes energy without creating solutions
You think you need to compare to know where you stand.
The truth: External benchmarks don't define your worth.
Why?
→ You're running your race, not theirs.
→ Growth is about being better than yesterday.
→ Success isn't a zero sum game
Focus on your journey. That's where success lives.
The truth: External benchmarks don't define your worth.
Why?
→ You're running your race, not theirs.
→ Growth is about being better than yesterday.
→ Success isn't a zero sum game
Focus on your journey. That's where success lives.
March 26, 2025 at 12:51 PM
You think you need to compare to know where you stand.
The truth: External benchmarks don't define your worth.
Why?
→ You're running your race, not theirs.
→ Growth is about being better than yesterday.
→ Success isn't a zero sum game
Focus on your journey. That's where success lives.
The truth: External benchmarks don't define your worth.
Why?
→ You're running your race, not theirs.
→ Growth is about being better than yesterday.
→ Success isn't a zero sum game
Focus on your journey. That's where success lives.
Procrastination isn't a time problem.
It's an emotion problem.
You're not lazy - you're avoiding:
→ Fear of failure
→ Perfectionism
→ Self-doubt
→ Judgment
→ Guilt
A new planner won't fix this. Facing the emotions will.
It's an emotion problem.
You're not lazy - you're avoiding:
→ Fear of failure
→ Perfectionism
→ Self-doubt
→ Judgment
→ Guilt
A new planner won't fix this. Facing the emotions will.
March 25, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Procrastination isn't a time problem.
It's an emotion problem.
You're not lazy - you're avoiding:
→ Fear of failure
→ Perfectionism
→ Self-doubt
→ Judgment
→ Guilt
A new planner won't fix this. Facing the emotions will.
It's an emotion problem.
You're not lazy - you're avoiding:
→ Fear of failure
→ Perfectionism
→ Self-doubt
→ Judgment
→ Guilt
A new planner won't fix this. Facing the emotions will.
Hard work alone isn't enough to get you noticed.
Leaders with strong personal brands:
→ Get recognized for their contributions
→ Build influence and credibility
→ Open doors to new career opportunities
Personal branding isn't optional - it's the key to standing out.
Leaders with strong personal brands:
→ Get recognized for their contributions
→ Build influence and credibility
→ Open doors to new career opportunities
Personal branding isn't optional - it's the key to standing out.
March 18, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Hard work alone isn't enough to get you noticed.
Leaders with strong personal brands:
→ Get recognized for their contributions
→ Build influence and credibility
→ Open doors to new career opportunities
Personal branding isn't optional - it's the key to standing out.
Leaders with strong personal brands:
→ Get recognized for their contributions
→ Build influence and credibility
→ Open doors to new career opportunities
Personal branding isn't optional - it's the key to standing out.
Overthinking feels like problem-solving, but it's not.
Here's the difference:
→ Overthinking: "what if." Problem-solving: "what now."
→ Overthinking spirals. Problem-solving acts.
→ Overthinking drains you. Problem-solving moves you forward.
Here's the difference:
→ Overthinking: "what if." Problem-solving: "what now."
→ Overthinking spirals. Problem-solving acts.
→ Overthinking drains you. Problem-solving moves you forward.
March 11, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Overthinking feels like problem-solving, but it's not.
Here's the difference:
→ Overthinking: "what if." Problem-solving: "what now."
→ Overthinking spirals. Problem-solving acts.
→ Overthinking drains you. Problem-solving moves you forward.
Here's the difference:
→ Overthinking: "what if." Problem-solving: "what now."
→ Overthinking spirals. Problem-solving acts.
→ Overthinking drains you. Problem-solving moves you forward.
You think comparing yourself to others is motivating.
It's not. It's crushing your confidence.
Here's why:You're comparing their highlight reel to your behind-the-scenesIt fuels overthinking It make you feel 'less than'
Stop comparing. Start growing.
Focus on YOUR progress.
It's not. It's crushing your confidence.
Here's why:You're comparing their highlight reel to your behind-the-scenesIt fuels overthinking It make you feel 'less than'
Stop comparing. Start growing.
Focus on YOUR progress.
March 4, 2025 at 2:55 PM
You think comparing yourself to others is motivating.
It's not. It's crushing your confidence.
Here's why:You're comparing their highlight reel to your behind-the-scenesIt fuels overthinking It make you feel 'less than'
Stop comparing. Start growing.
Focus on YOUR progress.
It's not. It's crushing your confidence.
Here's why:You're comparing their highlight reel to your behind-the-scenesIt fuels overthinking It make you feel 'less than'
Stop comparing. Start growing.
Focus on YOUR progress.
Still procrastinating?
Your planner isn't the problem.
You don't need another to-do list.
You're avoiding fear, doubt, anxiety.
That's why you're stuck.
Good news? There's a way out. And it's NOT better time management.
I break it down here ↓
📖 Read now: https://bit.ly/3DR82YE
Your planner isn't the problem.
You don't need another to-do list.
You're avoiding fear, doubt, anxiety.
That's why you're stuck.
Good news? There's a way out. And it's NOT better time management.
I break it down here ↓
📖 Read now: https://bit.ly/3DR82YE
March 3, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Still procrastinating?
Your planner isn't the problem.
You don't need another to-do list.
You're avoiding fear, doubt, anxiety.
That's why you're stuck.
Good news? There's a way out. And it's NOT better time management.
I break it down here ↓
📖 Read now: https://bit.ly/3DR82YE
Your planner isn't the problem.
You don't need another to-do list.
You're avoiding fear, doubt, anxiety.
That's why you're stuck.
Good news? There's a way out. And it's NOT better time management.
I break it down here ↓
📖 Read now: https://bit.ly/3DR82YE
Too many leaders think personal branding is just for entrepreneurs.
Hard work without visibility gets overlooked.
Promotions go to those who are seen, not just those who do the work.
Want to 🚀 your visibility?
Read the latest Transformation Lounge: https://bit.ly/4h7XIud
Hard work without visibility gets overlooked.
Promotions go to those who are seen, not just those who do the work.
Want to 🚀 your visibility?
Read the latest Transformation Lounge: https://bit.ly/4h7XIud
February 24, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Too many leaders think personal branding is just for entrepreneurs.
Hard work without visibility gets overlooked.
Promotions go to those who are seen, not just those who do the work.
Want to 🚀 your visibility?
Read the latest Transformation Lounge: https://bit.ly/4h7XIud
Hard work without visibility gets overlooked.
Promotions go to those who are seen, not just those who do the work.
Want to 🚀 your visibility?
Read the latest Transformation Lounge: https://bit.ly/4h7XIud
Overthinking is killing your success.
It feels like control, but it's keeping you stuck, stressed, and spinning in circles.
The good news? Overthinking is a habit - and habits can be unlearned.
Learn how: ↓
https://bit.ly/4awPbyb
It feels like control, but it's keeping you stuck, stressed, and spinning in circles.
The good news? Overthinking is a habit - and habits can be unlearned.
Learn how: ↓
https://bit.ly/4awPbyb
February 17, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Overthinking is killing your success.
It feels like control, but it's keeping you stuck, stressed, and spinning in circles.
The good news? Overthinking is a habit - and habits can be unlearned.
Learn how: ↓
https://bit.ly/4awPbyb
It feels like control, but it's keeping you stuck, stressed, and spinning in circles.
The good news? Overthinking is a habit - and habits can be unlearned.
Learn how: ↓
https://bit.ly/4awPbyb
Comparison is killing your confidence.
Why?
Because you're comparing your behind-the-scenes to
someone else's highlight reel.
Imagine this instead:
→ You focus on your growth
→ Confidence skyrockets
→ Life opens up
Time to detox from the comparison trap.
https://bit.ly/4gvnfMI
Why?
Because you're comparing your behind-the-scenes to
someone else's highlight reel.
Imagine this instead:
→ You focus on your growth
→ Confidence skyrockets
→ Life opens up
Time to detox from the comparison trap.
https://bit.ly/4gvnfMI
February 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Comparison is killing your confidence.
Why?
Because you're comparing your behind-the-scenes to
someone else's highlight reel.
Imagine this instead:
→ You focus on your growth
→ Confidence skyrockets
→ Life opens up
Time to detox from the comparison trap.
https://bit.ly/4gvnfMI
Why?
Because you're comparing your behind-the-scenes to
someone else's highlight reel.
Imagine this instead:
→ You focus on your growth
→ Confidence skyrockets
→ Life opens up
Time to detox from the comparison trap.
https://bit.ly/4gvnfMI
Your planner won't fix procrastination.
You don't need a new system. You need to deal with the emotions keeping you stuck - fear, anxiety, self-doubt.
Recently, subscribers to The Transformation Lounge learned how to break free from the cycle
Miss the issue?
Grab it bel...
https://bit.ly/3DR82YE
You don't need a new system. You need to deal with the emotions keeping you stuck - fear, anxiety, self-doubt.
Recently, subscribers to The Transformation Lounge learned how to break free from the cycle
Miss the issue?
Grab it bel...
https://bit.ly/3DR82YE
February 7, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Your planner won't fix procrastination.
You don't need a new system. You need to deal with the emotions keeping you stuck - fear, anxiety, self-doubt.
Recently, subscribers to The Transformation Lounge learned how to break free from the cycle
Miss the issue?
Grab it bel...
https://bit.ly/3DR82YE
You don't need a new system. You need to deal with the emotions keeping you stuck - fear, anxiety, self-doubt.
Recently, subscribers to The Transformation Lounge learned how to break free from the cycle
Miss the issue?
Grab it bel...
https://bit.ly/3DR82YE
Think procrastination is about time management?
It’s not. It’s emotional.
You’re not avoiding the task. You’re avoiding the feelings that come with it
→ Fear
→ Overwhelm
→ Anxiety
Until you tackle those emotions, no productivity hack will save you.
How to finally stop procrastinating:
🧵
It’s not. It’s emotional.
You’re not avoiding the task. You’re avoiding the feelings that come with it
→ Fear
→ Overwhelm
→ Anxiety
Until you tackle those emotions, no productivity hack will save you.
How to finally stop procrastinating:
🧵
February 5, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Think procrastination is about time management?
It’s not. It’s emotional.
You’re not avoiding the task. You’re avoiding the feelings that come with it
→ Fear
→ Overwhelm
→ Anxiety
Until you tackle those emotions, no productivity hack will save you.
How to finally stop procrastinating:
🧵
It’s not. It’s emotional.
You’re not avoiding the task. You’re avoiding the feelings that come with it
→ Fear
→ Overwhelm
→ Anxiety
Until you tackle those emotions, no productivity hack will save you.
How to finally stop procrastinating:
🧵