The Syndrome of Postponed Life. How to Escape from Chronic Later and Make Real Changes
Author: Вероника Павлова
Printhouse: Mann, Ivanov i Ferber
Age restrictions: 16+
Year of publication: 2026
ISBN: 9785002141661
Number of pages: 240
Size: 212х152х18 mm
Cover type: hard
Weight: 320 g
ID: 1740801
Do you live with the feeling that your real life is constantly being postponed "for later" - until vacation, moving, or "when it gets easier"?
You understand that you are not living the way you want to, but each time you find reasons to wait a little longer.
The syndrome of postponed life is not about laziness and "weak willpower". It’s an internal conflict: one part of you wants change, while the other is afraid, doubts, and clings to the familiar. As a result, years pass in waiting mode, while your energy just drains away.
Veronica Pavlova is a clinical psychologist, an author of psychological programs and popular online courses. In this book, she helps you move from "someday" to real steps. With her guidance, you will be able to:
– notice why you get stuck in an uncomfortable job, dysfunctional relationships, and scenarios like "I’ll take care of myself later";
– understand how internal prohibitions, anxiety, and procrastination are formed - and how to break this cycle;
– align your goals, plans, and daily actions to start making small but significant steps;
– learn to plan gently: work with anxiety and doubts, use "rest square" and other tools to avoid burnout and not fall back into postponed life.