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In this solo episode, I delve into the complexities of procrastination, exploring its neurochemical roots and offering actionable strategies to overcome it. I emphasize the importance of understanding the science of flow, mastering engagement, and employing techniques like response inhibition to enhance productivity. The conversation culminates in practical steps to ensure a struggle payoff, ultimately guiding you towards a more productive and fulfilling approach to your tasks. - Timestamps:  00:00 Understanding Procrastination 02:01 The Science of Flow 04:20 Mastering Engagement 09:00 Techniques for Response Inhibition 13:00 Ensuring a Struggle Payoff 15:30 Final Thoughts on Procrastination and Flow - See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://everybodyspod.com/deals/ - Shop For Everybody  Use code SFE10 for 10% OFF

Are you the queen of procrastination who'd rather deep clean your entire house than finish that urgent report? This week on BIZ Inbox, Em Vernem and Sarah Davidson tackle the art of actually getting work done with practical strategies – including the game-changing "eat the frog" method that might just save your productivity. Plus, we wade into the murky waters of workplace social media boundaries (spoiler: someone might get offended, and that's okay), and we share how to stand out as the new person at work. Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your go-to workplace advice podcast where awkward career questions get real-world solutions. If you want your work life issue solved, send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain completely anonymous!Here is Em's article about 'eat the frog’. Get more Sarah Davidson in her sensational podcast Seize The Yay!Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here to get all our tips and tricks.THE END BITSSupport independent women's mediaFollow the Biz Instagram and Sarah's very own podcast: Seize The Yay Podcast. HOSTS: Sarah Davidson and Em VernemSENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie CampbellAUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges Mamamia's studios are furnished with thanks to Fenton & Fenton. For more head to their website here. Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The End is Near. Don't Procrastinate. Oh great, here we go again. Another message that begins with vanity of vanities, all is vanity. A generation goes, a generation comes. There's nothing new under the sun. You might think your thing is new, your thing is the ultimate. I have found it. You have figured it all out. Then the seasons come, and with the changing seasons come harsher and harsher weather says the preachers in the book of Ecclesiastes. In the last chapter, chapter 12, he's talking about old age. The weather just keeps getting worse as you get older. If you are at that age where you occasionally might wet your pants, you get the part about the clouds return after the rain. It's all a metaphor for all the hardships one endures as one ages. The end is harsh. The preacher says these are evil days that bring no pleasure. So what's his advice as we wrap up this wisdom literature? What do we do with a life that in all estimation is a crap shoot as to what you will get. Maybe it goes well for you for a while. Maybe not. Life hands out lottery tickets and the winner lost the winning ticket between the car seats a week ago. The number grows. Maybe next week. Maybe not. So, final words of wisdom, Mr. Preacher Man? Solomon would say one thing. Remember the Lord in the days of your youth. Oh, and fear God and keep His commandments, this is the whole duty of humankind. That's it? Remember God when you have all your faculties and fear the Lord? That's the best you can do after ranting about the futility of life for 11 chapters? I can hardly wait for the answer.

What are the things you put off or procrastinate over? The singer behind the song ‘I don't like cricket, I love it' went to see cricket for the first time ever nearly 47 years after it was a hit!Have you let something go that long? What are your tips to avoid procrastination, and how do you get the jobs you've pulled the finger out?Joining Andrea to discuss is Dr. Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin and Nicola Bardon, Features Writer with the Irish Sun.

You've got the budget app. You're reading the personal finance books. You know what you should be doing with your money—so why does it still feel so hard to follow through? In this episode of Everyone's Talkin' Money, Shari breaks down six sneaky psychological biases that shape your money decisions without you even realizing it. From anchoring to optimism bias, these aren't personal flaws—they're predictable brain glitches. But once you spot them, you can stop them. You'll walk away understanding: What anchoring bias is and why it makes that $100 dress feel like a steal (when it's not) Why the fear of losing money feels worse than actually losing it—and how that keeps you stuck How your brain protects old money stories through confirmation bias Why instant gratification keeps winning, even when your future self is begging you to chill How optimism bias tricks you into thinking “next month” will magically fix everything Why social proof bias is fueling lifestyle creep—and what to do instead This is the episode that will make you pause mid-scroll, mid-spend, or mid-self-doubt and say, “Ohhhh, that's what's going on.” If any of these biases hit home, share the episode with a friend and DM Shari @everyonestalkinmoney to keep the conversation going Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover your Productivity Pattern: Take the 3-minute quiz to find out what's been making progress feel harder than it needs to be: https://www.muchelleb.com.au/productivity-pattern-quizVIDEO TIMELINE ⇢00:00 Intro00:43 Understanding the Root of Procrastination02:49 Building Emotional Tolerance03:45 Practical Tools and Techniques04:35 Personal Insights and Realisations05:56 RecsLINKS ⇢

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Quick—nothing's batched and an episode's due tomorrow. What do you do? Panic? Procrastinate? Skip it and hope no one notices? Sure, you could ghost your audience—but what does that really cost you? Authority. Credibility. The listener trust you've worked so hard to build. That's why in this episode, I'm giving you 8 plug-and-play ideas you can use anytime your production schedule falls apart and you're about to spiral into “I'm failing at podcasting.” These are the exact strategies I've used when a hurricane hits, school randomly shuts down, or I'm on vacation. They've never failed me in over 5+ years of podcasting—and they'll save you one day too. So if you want to run your podcast like a pro (and make sure one rough week doesn't undo the consistency, trust, and credibility that set your show apart) hit play and let's dive in.1:18 – Why Skipping an Episode Does More Damage Than You Think3:02 – The Backup Plan Every Pro Needs for Sick Days, Travel Plans, and Life's Curveballs4:44 – 8 Plug-and-Play Ways to Save Your Schedule When You've Got Nothing Batched10:52 - Why These Backup Strategies Are My Secret Weapon for Consistency14:36 – How to Take a Structured Hiatus Without Breaking the Trust You've BuiltOther Episodes You'll Enjoy:How Do You Fit Time to Prep Your Podcast Into Your Schedule?→ This episode was recorded on the Deity VO-7USupport the showLiked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review.Register for Courtney's Free Podcasting Workshop: How to 10x Your Business with a Podcast in 2025Schedule a 1:1 Podcasting Audit with Courtney. Curious about PodLaunch®? Book a Demo to see if our podcasting mentorship is the right fit for your business. Connect with Courtney: Linked In | Instagram | PodLaunch HQ ©Ⓟ 2018–2025 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.

 In this episode of Connect Inspire Create, I explore the power of giving yourself permission to procrastinate. I challenge the common perception of procrastination as a negative habit and share how intentional procrastination can lead to creativity, focus, and better decision-making. Grab some practical tips for embracing productive procrastination, including setting small goals, using procrastination as self-care, and tracking time with techniques like Pomodoro.Tune in for a fresh perspective on procrastination and how it can enhance your productivity with ease and flow. Empowered From Within - starting June 20th 90 days group and 1:1 coachingThis is a space for women coaches and purpose-driven women in business who are ready to slow down, reconnect with their inner clarity, and move forward with greater ease, purpose, and self-trust.Whether you're feeling emotionally drained from holding space for others, or you're sensing that your next chapter requires deeper alignment, this program meets you where you are—and supports you in becoming the version of yourself you're ready to step into.Rooted in the research-based tools of Positive Intelligence®, Empowered From Within helps you gently build mental fitness and emotional resilience—so you can quiet your inner critic, release the pressure to "do more," and return to the grounded, wise part of you that already knows the way.Join me  starting June 20th, 2025Hello from your host, Carol Clegg – your mindset and accountability coach for women coaches, entrepreneurs and small teams! As a coach or heart led entrepreneur, you know all the right tools and strategies to support your clients—but when it comes to applying them to yourself, it's easy to get stuck. You might find it hard to prioritize self-care, stay motivated, or maintain a positive mindset, especially when juggling the demands of your business. That's where I come in. I love helping women reconnect with their own practices. Together, we'll explore what's getting in the way, reignite your motivation, and put the right tools in place to support your well-being. If you're ready to start prioritizing your own mindset and motivation, take my complimentary “Insights into You” (aka Saboteur discovery assessment” and follow up with a free coaching session to explore your results. Take your assessment here, or visit carolclegg.com for more details. BOOK your ✅ 30-minute complimentary exploration call HERE Let's connect on LinkedIn and Instagram, or join my LinkedIn Group Flourish: A Community for Women Bus...

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Send us a textOn today's episode, Maria talks about how to put the previous 3 steps together to finally cut down on procrastination in your life. And she discusses some of her favorite practical strategies to use when it comes to productivity and focus.To finally stop procrastination and start getting your stuff done regularly, book a consult call with Maria or email her using the links below. To get in touch with Maria:Book a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-meEmail: info@restovergrind.comInstagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grind Download the "Take the Grind Out of Your Work" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-timeTo get in touch with Natasha: Instagram: @natashatekeste Website: natashatekeste.com

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In my neighborhood, the seasonal shift into spring means mulch around the trees and hanging baskets by the front door. But at Oxbow Orchard, there's a whole lotta farm to get organized. So our local urban farmers Beth Lomske and Kyla Werlin are very busy birthing baby sheep, nurturing seedlings -  both vegetable and flower - planning community events and preparing the marketing for a summer of fresh, local fares. And I don't know that I can adequately explain how incredible it feels to stand at Oxbow Orchard with the sheep and turkeys and tomatoes and basil and honey and just the nicest people when I'm but a short mile from the industrialism and commercialism that defines the neighborhoods in which I live and work. But I'm chatting with Beth today to create a picture and to tell a story so that you'll be inspired to drive from your neighborhood to their farm paradise and check it out for yourself. So please take a listen and then make a point of coming down to the farm this summer. Procrastinate no longer. It's an incredible feeling. I think you'll leave feeling really good. The Market is open Thursday to Sunday from Noon to 7pm. The May Day Event is May 24th. And the social + website  will list the full season of events. (Don't forget to order your turkey early!)www.oxboworchard.com@oxboworchardohio

Natalie talks with coach Tiffany Han about why procrastination isn't about laziness but a response to being chronically overextended. Learn how to stop beating yourself up and start working with your natural capacity rather than against it. Episode show notes:  Tiffany Han's website:  Tiffany Han Insta Tiffany Han's procrastination freebie Leave a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/baggagereclaim  Support the podcast and leave a tip: https://baggagereclaim.ck.page/products/podcast  'Reclaimed' membership: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/reclaimed/ Work with me: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/consultations/ Baggage Reclaim: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk  Shop courses and books: https://store.baggagereclaim.com Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/newsletter/  

Have a question for the show? Text us here!Procrastination isn't about laziness or poor time management — it's about your brain trying to protect you. In this episode, we explore why so many educators struggle with procrastination and how to shift the narrative from self-blame to self-compassion.You'll learn how procrastination is rooted in emotional regulation, not motivation — and how to rewire your brain for focus, calm, and clarity.

Send Vikki any questions you'd like answered on the show!Pretty much every PhD student struggles with procrastination yet the advice is often very generic. In this episode, I talk about a theoretical framework that helps us better understand why each of us, as individuals, procrastinate so that we can make more tailored plans to support ourselves. I also explain why it's totally understandable that you procrastinate and why we know it's a modifiable behaviour – i.e. you can change!You can find the link to the Svartdal and Lokke paper here.****I'm Dr Vikki Wright, ex-Professor and certified life coach and I help everyone from PhD students to full Professors to get a bit less overwhelmed and thrive in academia. Please make sure you subscribe, and I would love it if you could find time to rate, review and tell your friends! You can send them this universal link that will work whatever the podcast app they use. http://pod.link/1650551306?i=1000695434464 I also host a free online community for academics at every level. You can sign up on my website, The PhD Life Coach. com - you'll receive regular emails with helpful tips and access to free online group coaching every single month! Come join and get the support you need.

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You know that sinking feeling when you're about to start something important—but instead, you scroll, organize a drawer, or suddenly need to deep-clean your entire kitchen?Or when you say yes to something you definitely don't want to do, just to avoid disappointing someone?Or when you rewrite an email seven times before sending it, making sure there's no room for anyone to judge you?But here's the truth: These aren't personality traits. They're actually stress responses.Perfectionism, people-pleasing, and procrastination aren't random habits—they're deeply wired patterns your nervous system created to keep you safe. At some point, your brain learned that being perfect, avoiding failure, or making everyone happy helped you avoid rejection, criticism, or disappointment. And now? These patterns are running on autopilot.But here's the good news: You can rewire them.In this episode, we're breaking down: ✔️ Why these patterns feel impossible to shake (spoiler: it's not a willpower issue) ✔️ How your nervous system keeps you stuck in stress loops—and what to do about it ✔️ The first steps to rewiring these patterns so you can move through life with more ease, confidence, and peaceBecause you're not stuck this way. And the sooner you stop seeing these patterns as your personality and start seeing them as something you can rewire, the sooner you'll finally feel free.Let's get into it.

Listen to today's podcast... How many of us couldn't use an extra hour each day? Planning before starting each day, is said to save us this hour, as we are more effective at using the time that we have. Sometimes though we just can't seem to get our act together. Maybe we just can't seem to get past our urge to procrastinate. It may be that we are being too perfectionistic, or we dislike the task or person that we have to work with. We could be too tired or fear that we might fail. Sometimes it is just a matter of the task not being a part of our goals and priorities. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency!      Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating National Procrastination Week: To Avoid Procrastination, we need to: Find the answer to ‘What's In It For Me”. Why do I need to accomplish the task at hand and what benefit will there be for me when I finish it? Chunk your time – set a timer. The timer helps you to become more realistic about how long various tasks take. Watch out for time gobblers – internet, email, TV, phone, socializing, unimportant notices and forwards Delegate when the task is not part of your priority. Not everything has to be done or should be done by you. Let go of your need to control everything. Make it fun by rewarding yourself. It is easier to start and finish a task if there is a reward at the end of it…by the way, my chocolate covered almonds are waiting for me as soon as I finish this flash briefing. Till tomorrow have a wonderful day! #mentalhealth #hr

In this week's episode, we take a look at five lessons for writers from Barnes & Nobles' turnaround. I also discuss indie author advertising results from February 2025. This week's coupon code will get you 50% off the audiobook of Dragonskull: Blade of the Elves, Book #3 in the Dragonskull series (as excellently narrated by Brad Wills), at my Payhip store: BLADE50 The coupon code is valid through March 28, 2025. So if you need a new audiobook for spring, we've got you covered! TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates   Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 242 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is March 7, 2025, and today we are looking at writing lessons from the dramatic turnaround of Barnes and Noble. We'll also look at my ad results for February 2025 and we'll also have Coupon of the Week and an update on my current writing projects and Question of the Week.   First off, let's start with Coupon of the Week. This week's coupon code will get you 50% off the audiobook of Dragonskull: Blade of the Elves, Book Number Three in the Dragon Skull Series (as excellent narrated by Brad Wills), at my Payhip store. That coupon code is BLADE50. We'll have the coupon code and the link in the show notes. This coupon code is valid through March 28th, 2025, so if you need a new audiobook for spring, we have got you covered. Now an update on my current writing and audiobook projects. The rough draft of Ghosts in the Assembly is done and I am 16% into the second phase of editing. If all goes well, I am planning to publish the book on March 14th, assuming there are no unanticipated interruptions, which is always risky to rely upon, but things are going well with it and I'm optimistic we can do that. I'm also 13,000 words into Shield of Battle and after Ghost in the Assembly is published, that will be my main project.   In audiobook news, Orc-Hoard, the fourth book in the Half-Elven Thief series (as narrated by Leanne Woodward), is now available and you can get it at all the usual audiobook stores. Half-Elven Thief: Omnibus One (which is a combination of Half-Elven Thief, Wizard-Thief, and Half-Orc Paladin, the first three books in the series) is also now available in audio (as excellently narrated by Leanne Woodward), and you can give that omnibus edition at Audible, Amazon, and Apple. So that is where I'm at with my current writing projects.   00:01:49 Question of the Week   Question the Week is designed to inspire enjoyable discussions of interesting topics. This week's question, when you have an unpleasant chore that must be done, do you prefer to split it up into smaller parts over a number of days or just to get it all over with at once? No wrong answers, obviously. The inspiration for this question is the fact that it's tax prep time here in the United States, and I have spent a lot of time this week working on that.   Justin says: I prefer to get it over with all at once if possible. Extending your example, I have somehow become the tax preparer for other family members, so there are a few days where that is what I do. I also set aside a few hours every month for vehicle maintenance: check fluids, tire pressure, top off everything, look at belts (replace if worn). It's amazing how more reliable cars are when you look after them a bit.   That is very true. Good car maintenance advice from Justin.   Catriona says: Procrastinate. I love to procrastinate, then the mad dash to the very last second of the deadline. Retired now, so no longer need to be efficiently organized.   Jenny says: Oh, split if I can, procrastinate if I can't. Dishes? Do some or put some away, do more later or let my laundry pile up until I have no pants.   And Juana says: Let's get this over with. (Transcriptionist's note: this was posted in the form of a GIF of Liz Lemon from 30 Rock)   For myself, I suppose the answer is that I essentially get to do both since I'm technically a small business owner as a publisher, I do some tax stuff every month and then usually have a couple of days in March that are all tax prep. Other than that, it really depends on the size of the task in question. My preferred way would be to split a task up into smaller pieces and do 'em until they're done. But if you have something like snow shoveling, for example, you really do have to kind of bite the bullet and get it over with all at once.   00:03:21 February 2025 Ad Results   Now let's see how my ads did in February 2025. February is generally a better month for advertising than November, December, and January. The reason for that is that Valentine's Day and the Super Bowl drives some consumer spending, though not nearly as much as the Christmas and Thanksgiving holidays, and so therefore the cost per click is often lower and you can usually have good results with ads.   First up, Facebook ads. In February, I advertised both Cloak Games/Cloak Mage and all the Ghosts on Facebook. For Cloak Games/Cloak Mage, I got back $2.98 (USD) for every dollar spent, with 6.8% of the profit coming from the audiobooks. For the Ghosts, I got back $3.24 cents for every dollar spent, with 15.4% of the profit coming from the audiobooks. I also ran a few different Amazon ad campaigns. Remember that for an Amazon ad campaign to work, it needs to generate a sale or a complete Kindle Unlimited page readthrough for every six to eight clicks. For Half-Elven Thief, I got back $2.30 for every dollar spent, with a sale for every 0.68 clicks. In other words, we had more total sales than we had clicks. For Stealth and Spells Online: Creation, I lost $2.52 for every dollar spent, with a sale for every 8.1 clicks. For The Linux Command Line Beginner's Guide, I got back $1.86 for every dollar spent, with a sale for every one click and 32% of the month's profit coming from the audiobook. I think this shows how badly I misjudged the LitRPG market with Stealth and Spells Online. The ads for Half-Elven Thief actually get more search terms for LitRPG related searches than Stealth and Spells actually does. I ran BookBub ads for Sevenfold Sword and The Ghosts on Apple, and here's how they did. For The Ghosts, I got back $5.26 for every dollar spent. For Sevenfold Sword, I got back $4.35 for every $1 spent. Finally, for the Demonsouled series, which is currently in KU, I did a combined Facebook and Amazon campaign, and when you run multi-platform ad campaigns like that, the most valuable metric tends to be honestly money back for dollar spent. So for Demonsouled, I got back $2.58 for every dollar spent. So good results, all in all, and I didn't actually lose that much money on Stealth and Spells. So thanks for reading everyone and hopefully I'll have more good books for you to read soon.   00:05:47 Main Topic: Lessons for Writers from Barnes and Noble's Turnaround   So now onto our main topic this week, lessons for Writers from Barnes and Noble's Turnaround because it is fair to say Barnes and Noble has had a turnaround recently. For a while at the end of the 2010s and the early 2020s, people would have their self-publishing predictions for the year, and one of them was almost always that Barnes and Noble is going to finally close, which was a reversal of fortune for it because if you remember in the ‘90s and the 2000s and even the early part of the 2010s, Barnes and Noble was the juggernaut in the publishing industry. They had forced out of business a lot of smaller indie bookstores and what Barnes and Noble wanted in the publishing industry, Barnes and Noble got. Then just as Barnes and Noble disrupted all the smaller book chains and independent bookstores, Amazon came along and disrupted Barnes and Noble. And so for a while it looked like Barnes and Noble was going to go out of business, but Barnes and Noble's revenue actually grew 1.6% in fiscal year 2024, and their foot traffic is up significantly. They're planning 60 new stores after a wave of closures in previous years.   A few years ago, as I said, they seemed headed for extinction, yet a combination of unpredictable factors and good decisions helped turned around Barnes and Noble. What are some of those factors leading into it? I suspect one of them is that many people are forced to be on screens all day and can find this frustrating or stressful, especially when schooling and work were virtual. I've talked to some teachers over the past couple of years and they would tell me stories of, for example, younger children who will burst into tears at the site of a Chromebook just because the experience of remote learning via Chromebooks was so stressful and miserable in 2020 and 2021 (and places that held onto that policy for probably longer than they should have). So much socialization nowadays is conducted online too through TikToks and chats and text messages and so forth. Because of this, many now feel like print books are a break from being constantly online. Various social media people such as TikTokers and Instagrammers make Barnes and Noble trips and hauls, showing off giant stacks of the latest books, filling up feeds. Home book displays are also a trend online, as collectors show off carefully style collections of books. Owning physical books and browsing the shelves at Barnes and Noble has become cool again. Truly history is a wheel that keeps on turning.   So what lessons can you take from this turnaround as a writer (even if your physical books aren't stocked by Barnes and Noble and you don't sell that many eBooks through them)? How they approach their relationship with their readers and their customers still has a few lessons to provide writers.   #1: Focus on your primary mission and also double down on what actually works. Barnes and Noble started to devote much of their store space to a confusing, aimless mixture of toys and gifts mixed in with the books. The stores began to look cluttered and much of this merchandise did not actually sell to their customers. They also wasted a large sum of money trying to compete with Amazon, Apple, and tech companies with their Nook tablets and kept Nook ereaders as a strong store presence long after it was clear they had lost the battle for the ebook market. There was even an extremely ill-advised foray into Barnes and Noble restaurants. Customers were quick to reject $13 avocado toast and $7 oatmeal from a mall chain bookstore.   One, when the company focused on returning to selling print books and making the store a better place to browse, sales improved. Many stores moved the gifts and games away from the book areas and back into the dedicated sections, which cleaned up the layout and made it easier for customers wanting non-book items to find what they were looking for. Since most of the customers were actually there to buy books, that made it easier to buy books.   How to apply this as a writer? Your job as a writer is to create and sell books. Getting lost in side quests, like overly frequent social media posting, creating courses or webinars, and selling merchandises are only taking time away from what your readers actually want the most from you: more books. So double down on writing more books, just as Barnes Noble doubled down on selling more books.   #2: Target the right people. Barnes Noble's display spaces and tables were taken up by books that publishers paid to place there. This led to their prime store space being taken up by books that were often poor sellers or not a good fit for their local customers. It was better to turn down the short-term money but have more targeted displays, including putting similar books in “thematic nooks.”   By focusing much of their marketing on the BookTok/Bookstagram groups of heavy readers, they were able to find ways to appeal to a younger and growing customer base. Since this group loves books both as content and décor, showcasing exclusive or “aesthetic” special editions was a way to bring these customers back into the store and keep them from buying cheaper copies online. These readers were also willing to spend a few dollars extra for the experience and to ensure that the books they were buying weren't damaged, which is often a complaint when you buy books online, that they sometimes aren't packaged properly and arrive damaged in transit. Store space was also devoted to manga readers, another group that reads voraciously and enjoys the experience of reading the print version and later collecting the print version as opposed to the electronic one.   Now, how do you apply this as a writer? Appeal to your core audience. Instead of trying to appeal to everyone, find your core “thematic nook” (as Barnes Noble puts it), meaning similar authors and titles. There are resources like Publisher Rocket that can help you do this. Focus your advertising on finding these readers instead of the general population.   For myself, I've experienced this lesson personally in the last four years because in the last four years I've tried three different new things: The Cormac Rogan Mysteries, the Stealth and Spells LitRPG book, and the Rivah Half-Elven series. And of the three, Rivah was by far the most successful because it was another form of epic fantasy, which I think is what my core audience really wants from me and not contemporary mysteries or LitRPG. So this is the lesson I can attest to through personal experience.   #3: Give customers a good experience. Barnes and Noble spent money on repainting, installing brighter lighting, and changing store layouts. The CEO James Daunt stated it was their aim to make the store feels like “places of discovery.” Chairs were even added back to some stores to allow readers to browse in comfort.   Now, how can you apply this to being a writer? First, you want to make sure that your readers have the easiest possible experience, the most pleasant possible experience in buying books from you. One way to do this is keep your website updated and check for broken links, which is easier said than done. I know, especially for me since Ghost in the Assembly will be my 160th novel, and that is a lot of links to check and my website had gotten complex enough that I finally hired someone to overhaul it and make sure all the links were working. But I think we've had good results since traffic is up and I get much fewer complaints now about dead links. It's often a good idea to refresh ad images to keep potential readers' attention. For Facebook ads, I think based on my experience, the best you can hope for is two to three weeks of good results with a single image. For BookBub, maybe three or four days. So it's good to have a supply of ad images you can rotate out often. Finally, incentivize readers to read your newsletter by keeping it brief and providing some kind of special reward, like a discount or bonus content, which is why I give away a lot of short stories in my email newsletter.   #4: Be willing to change it up or try new things. Barnes and Noble's leadership also ceded more control of the selection and displays to the individual stores, allowing them to better customize the stores towards the taste of the community. For most of Barnes and Noble's history, if you walked into the store and you saw the displays in the front and on the end caps where books were highlighted. Publishers paid through the nose for the privilege of having their books stocked that way. And while there is still some of that, obviously the new regime at Barnes and Noble has changed things around so that more local stores have greater control of what to put where, which means they can put out more books that their local community is more likely to buy. If you walk into a Barnes and Noble in Illinois, for example, you're much more likely to see a large display of Illinois local history than you would have otherwise.   For another example, I once visited a Barnes and Noble in a large suburb that had a very large teenage population that had the Young Adult section wedged in a single cramped back corner by the bathrooms. It was extremely unpleasant to browse, especially if one person was already in the aisle. And of course, if there was a line for the bathroom, which is often the case, teenagers typically want more physical space from strangers. This decision to put the Young Adult section in a cramped corner in the back of the store was clearly made by someone who did not a lot of experience talking to or working with teenagers. After Daunt's changes, Young Adult was moved to the center of the store. The aisles in the new section were extra wide to accommodate groups of teens browsing together, and it was now full of colorful displays, many of which were handmade by staff members. In the times I visited this Barnes and Noble since, it is always the busiest part of the store.   Another surprise area of growth was the refreshing of the stationery and planner section. The previous selection was stale and heavily reliant on older licensed properties like Disney. It wasn't reflective of the trends in the category being popularized (once again by Instagram and TikTok), such as dot grid notebooks with high quality paper and guided journals (like the influencer favorite, the Five Minute Journal, which offers a few brief prompts to reflect on the day). Barnes and Noble bought the stationery brand Paper Source, which brought in fresh designs to its cards and stationery. They also changed their selection to adapt to two of the biggest trends in stationery, bullet journaling and customizable Japanese planners. Stationery enthusiasts were willing to pay a premium to be able to see stationery items in person before buying, since that allows you to avoid counterfeit versions that are sold online and ensure that the product was in pristine condition and would not arrive through the mail damaged. Since the margins on stationery are way higher than they are in books, this was a wise decision.   Now how can we apply this lesson as a writer? One of the advantages of being self-published is the ability to change quickly based on data and reader feedback. For example, the Stealth and Spells Online series was originally called the Sevenfold Sword Online. Once I realized that readers were confusing this series with the main Sevenfold Sword series, I changed the title to help prevent confusion and emphasized that the series was in fact a separate one. I also changed the cover to reflect trends in the LitRPG series, such as characters' faces usually not being shown and a more diffused, animation-influenced color palette.   If one of your books isn't connecting with readers, it may be worth your time to update your blurb and cover trends based on your categories. Another similar experience I had was with the Silent Order covers where I went through five different iterations with that cover before I settled on the version I have now, which definitely sells the best.     #5: Do what Amazon can't. The new CEO of Barnes and Noble focused on what Amazon couldn't do: provide a physical environment for browsing.  Browsing aisles of books with a cup of coffee (from the Barnes and Noble Café) in hand is a relaxing experience for many people. Amazon famously tried to set up its own chain of physical bookstores, and it didn't work out because the experience for customers tended to be industrial and unpleasant in a way that made an airport newsstand seem downright cozy in comparison. The bookstores were stocked with just a very limited selection of popular books on plain shelves with electronic price tags. Nothing about it inspired browsing or finding new books, the most important way physical bookstores inspire readers to buy additional books.   This was an example of Amazon doing the opposite of our first lesson. Rather than doubling down on what was working, they tried something that was away from their core competency of low prices and fast delivery, which was a physical bookstore. In fact, one of these Amazon bookstores opened across the street from author Ann Patchett's Parnassus books, which is an indie bookstore in Nashville that provides lots of help from friendly, knowledgeable staff, autographed books from authors like Patchett, and a full calendar of events with local authors. Reviewers who have visited this indie bookstore rave about the friendly and helpful staff and the cozy atmosphere. Even though Parnassus offered higher prices than the Amazon bookstore across the street, the experience was so much better that it's not surprising that the Amazon bookstore did not work and that Parnassus outlasted this physical Amazon bookstore that opened across the street. As many people have found out the hard way, it is very difficult to compete with Amazon on price. Instead of constantly discounting books with buy two get one free promotions or providing steep discounts through its membership program, Barnes and Noble stopped trying to compete with Amazon on price and turned their attention to something that Amazon couldn't do, which is the physical experience of the store. Events like children's story times and special events (complete with gift bags) for popular releases like Onyx Storm brought in people who hadn't been to a physical store in a while.   Now, the point of this isn't to indulge in Amazon bashing because Amazon does get criticized a lot, sometimes fairly, sometimes not fairly. The point is that trying to compete with Amazon on its core competencies of low price and fast delivery is not a good idea. And so instead, you need to try and find a way to do something well that Amazon can't do or Amazon isn't interested in doing. Even if Amazon remains a big part of your business as an indie writer, you can diversify your profits and readership by looking beyond Amazon.   What can't Amazon do for your readers? You can engage with your readers directly through your newsletter and social media. That's why I try to post at least once a day and respond to comments when possible. You can find ways to provide special content for loyal readers, which I do personally in the form of free short stories, discounts, Coupon of the Week (which we always talk about every week). Giveaways, et cetera provide something that Amazon can't or won't. For example, direct sales platforms like my Payhip store can provide DRM free ebook files, multiple file formats with each purchase, and special bonus content for readers buying direct and so forth. If you buy a book off My Payhip store, you can download the epub file and a PDF file, which you can't do from Amazon anymore.   On a related note, give people who don't want to buy from Amazon a place to buy your books, whether that be other ebook vendors or your own direct sales page (or ideally both). I should mention that personally of my (soon to be) 160 books, only 14% of them are currently on Kindle Unlimited (which means Amazon exclusivity), which is a fortunate position I'm able to be in because Kindle Unlimited is also a big part of the market. I'm able to essentially play in both worlds where I have the majority of my series available wide (and available on my Payhip store with files and the other things we were talking about), while also providing some books for Kindle Unlimited readers, which also is a big part of the pool. I'm fortunate enough to be able to play in both worlds there and continue to do that.   To sum up, Barnes and Noble recovered by focusing on what it does best and finding the people who respond best to that. As a writer, I think your main focus should be on putting out new books and targeting your advertising is the best way to make that approach work for you. If you have a long series, it might be a good idea to make the first book free and advertise that if you want to connect more with your readers, giving away short stories is a good way to do that, especially in your newsletter. So to sum up, perhaps the best way forward for all writers is to remain flexible and to double down on your core competencies and core strengths.   So that is it for this week. Thank you for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show useful. A reminder that you can listen to all the back episodes on https://thepulpwritershow.com, often with transcripts. 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Send us a textTackle That Important Task or Scroll on Social Media?No shade - we've all been there. The truth about procrastination is that it goes much deeper than laziness or a lack of willpower - it's a complex mix of fear, perfectionism, and decision fatigue that keeps us stuck. But the good news? You can break the cycle.In this episode, I'm sharing my thoughts on why you procrastinate, what it costs you and, more importantly, how to stop. Here's what we cover:✔ The surprising ways perfectionism fuels procrastination✔ How fear of failure—or even fear of success—keeps us stuck✔ The role of decision fatigue and how to make choices easier✔ Simple, effective strategies to beat procrastination and boost productivityIf you're tired of putting things off and ready to finally make progress, this episode is for you. Don't wait!  Tune in now!  (see what I did there??)Links & References:Join us at our next PWR Virtual Speed Networking Event!For even deeper connections, check out the Powerful Women Rising CommunityLoved the episode? Here are four ways you can show your support:1. Buy me a coffee to show your appreciation!2. Leave a five-star review3. DM me on Instagram and let me know4. Share it with a friend!Connect with Me, Your Host Melissa Snow!Melissa Snow is a Business Relationship Strategist dedicated to empowering women in entrepreneurship. She founded the Powerful Women Rising Community, which provides female business owners with essential support and resources for business growth. Melissa's other mission is to revolutionize networking, promoting authenticity and genuine connections over sleazy sales tactics. She lives in Colorado Springs with her two dogs, three cats, and any number of foster kittens. She loves iced coffee, true crime, Taylor Swift, and buying books she'll never read.Instagram: https://instagram.com/powerfulwomenrisingThreads: https://www.threads.net/@powerfulwomenrisingYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@powerfulwomenrising

In which Robert & Amy talk ACTION, andencourage you to do more than just talk about it! March Forth and the Spring Equinox are right around the corner; it's time to check in on your resolutions, goals, aspirations, dreams, plans ... and if any of them have stalled, it's time to TAKE ACTION. Procrastinate later!   Or maybe long enough to join Robert & Amy LIVE in the chat, to TALK about ACTION and CELEBRATE YOUR SUCCESSES ... past, present, and FUTURE!

When New York Times bestselling author and entrepreneur Rory Vaden wanted to get better at public speaking, he went out and spoke 304 times… for free. It was perhaps the best investment he could have made in himself and his abilities. In this episode, Rory will explain how to communicate effectively and show off your authentic self while building trust.  In this episode, Hala and Rory will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (02:54) Rory Vaden's Journey to Success (05:21) The Power of Public Speaking (09:40) Building a Personal Brand (24:44) Overcoming Procrastination and Time Management (32:04) The Concept of Multiplying Time (36:32) Personal Branding Strategies (38:01) Mastering Book Launches and Monetization Strategies (38:38) The Key to Personal Branding (39:53) Breaking Through to Notoriety (46:20) The Power of Focus (51:13) The Importance of Personal Branding for Professionals (57:00) The Three E's Strategy (01:01:50) Common Mistakes in Personal Branding Rory Vaden is the New York Times bestselling author of Take the Stairs and Procrastinate on Purpose. He is an 8-figure entrepreneur and a Hall of Fame speaker with a TEDx talk that has more than 5 million views. Today, Rory and his wife serve as the co-founders of Brand Builders Group, where they teach mission-driven messengers to become more well-known and to build and monetize their personal brand. Their clients include people like Lewis Howes from The School of Greatness, Eric Thomas “ET Hip Hop Preacher”, Tom and Lisa Bilyeu from Impact Theory, New York Times bestselling author Luvvie Ajayi Jones, and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author Ed Mylett. Sponsored By: Shopify - youngandprofiting.co/shopify Airbnb - airbnb.com/host Rocket Money - rocketmoney.com/profiting Indeed - indeed.com/profiting     RobinHood - robinhood.com/gold  Factor - factormeals.com/factorpodcast    Rakuten - rakuten.com Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals       Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap  Youtube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/  Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/  Social + Podcast Services - yapmedia.com   Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new  Entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship podcast, Business, Business podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal development, Starting a business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side hustle, Startup, mental health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth mindset. 

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Ever find yourself pushing off important tasks—even the ones you want to do? You're not lazy, and it's not a willpower problem. It's just your brain doing what it's wired to do: avoid discomfort, seek pleasure, and conserve energy.In this episode, we're breaking down the real reasons behind procrastination, from fear of failure and perfectionism to dopamine addiction and subconscious rebellion. I'll also share practical, science-backed strategies to break the cycle and finally get moving on what matters.If you're ready to stop overthinking and start taking action—without waiting for motivation to magically appear—this episode is for you.

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Why do we procrastinate, and how can we stop? Procrastination isn't about laziness—it's about how our brains are wired. In this episode, we explore: ✔️ The science behind procrastination ✔️ The psychological traps that keep us stuck ✔️ The four types of procrastinators—are you a Perfectionist, Dreamer, Avoider, or Busy Bee? ✔️ Real-life case studies of people who broke the cycle ✔️ Practical, science-backed techniques to get things done Stick around for our Learn Vocabulary in Context segment, where we break down key words and phrases like instant gratification, decision paralysis, self-sabotage, temptation bundling, and accountability—all in real-life contexts.

We've put off showing you this episode long enough, so here it is!Many of us are already locked in to knowing the impacts of procrastinating the “less than desirable” tasks. Aubrey takes a deeper dive to help explain the behavior behind our procrastinating nature; including some staggering stats on those who actually admit to putting off tasks. Also tune in as Aubrey shares some ramifications that can occur when we do procrastinate. He also walks you through the mindset shift needed to push through procrastination and get things DONE. What task do you keep pushing back? Let us know at roadtorediscoverypodcast@gmail.com, and we'll give you a shout-out in a future episode!

In 2022, a study published in Psychology Today found that 88% of people feel worse after procrastinating. Procrastination is undoubtedly one of the most common barriers to success—but what if you could break free from it starting today? In this episode, I'm launching a brand-new series, Why We Do What We Do, where we'll explore the psychological and emotional patterns that shape our actions. There's no denying the fact that we get an immediate sense of relief when we procrastinate. But the downside is we sabotage ourselves and create additional stress in the process. Today, I'm sharing five strategies to help you draw a line in the sand and make a conscious decision to stop doing the things that don't move the needle in your life. You'll walk away with practical tools to shift your mindset, take action, and finally break the habits that prevent you from clearing your to-do list and achieving your goals.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Procrastination isn't about laziness—it's about emotional avoidance Short-term relief often creates long-term discomfort Accountability accelerates progress by creating external motivation Progress, not perfection, is the key to success Taking small steps creates momentum which compounds and reduces overwhelm The longer you put off and avoid something, the harder it gets Five (5) proven strategies to stop procrastinating  Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/571 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube   Copyright © 2025 Miracle Morning, LP and International Literary Properties LLC

Struggling with procrastination and feeling stuck? In this episode, Jess & Melissa uncover the hidden link between chronic stress, high cortisol levels, and why your brain avoids action—even on the simplest tasks. Discover the real reason behind your procrastination, what's draining your motivation, and how a simple 2-minute technique can help you get unstuck. CONNECT WITH JESS & MELISSA Join our FREE LUMINÜ Community: https://bit.ly/49UdEw0 Get Started with 'The Burn & Build 8-Week Fat Loss Accelerator' (Bonus 4-Week Reverse Diet Program): https://bit.ly/12-week-lighter-u Download 'The Ü Method: Burn & Build Blueprint' get started for FREE: https://bit.ly/49XtWEh Text us with your questions: 917-810-3393 Check us out on Youtube: @luminu_official (https://bit.ly/49CVhvV) Follow us on IG: @luminu_offical (https://bit.ly/3uUWgbA) Follow us on TikTok: @luminu_official (https://bit.ly/3TkPMvT)

This month we are focusing on Habit 1: Building a Personal Inventory.My goal is to help you build habits peacefully so that you can impact your world powerfully.In the Hello Mornings Daily Podcast, I share a simple tip based on our monthly theme and then I close the podcast with our 3-Minute Morning Routine.THE 3-MINUTE MORNINGGod Time: Pray Psalm 143: 8 (Minute 1)Plan Time: Prayerfully Review Your Calendar  (Minute 2)Move Time: Take 5-10 Deep Breaths (Minute 3)That's it! Adjust as needed and use as your pathway to a growing morning habit!Want to go deeper with our workshops, journals, Bible Studies and accountability ? Join The Hello Mornings Academy, where we help Christian women build habits and reach goals peacefully so they can impact their world powerfully.GOODIES: Click here to download our FREE morning routine goodies.COMMUNITY: Click here to learn more about the Hello Mornings Academy.BOOK: Click here to get the Hello Mornings BookCheering you on,❤️ Kat Lee   

Welcome to the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast! In this episode, we'll uncover the underlying reasons behind your procrastination, and, more importantly, how you can break the cycle for good.  As a transformation and mindset coach, Shree empowers women through one-on-one coaching, group coaching, transformative courses, wellness retreats, and speaking engagements, to understand their own power within mindset work. She has spent over 15 years guiding clients to break through barriers and achieve their deepest desires. As a transformation and mindset coach, Shree empowers women through one-on-one coaching, group coaching, transformative courses, wellness retreats, and speaking engagements, helping them tap into their inner power through mindset work. With over 15 years of experience, she guides clients to break through barriers and achieve their deepest desires. Her approach blends transformation, the science of the mind, and spiritual methods, providing a clear path to personal growth. Specializing in helping women develop healthier habits and set meaningful goals, Shree assists clients in overcoming limiting thoughts, negative self-talk, self-sabotage, and procrastination. Her strategies unlock clients' full potential, enabling them to create a purposeful, fulfilling life. Shree's background includes over 30 years in property management and real estate development, as well as owning two businesses. A single mother raising two children, she understands resilience, balance, and perseverance. Her personal journey, combined with her professional insights, helps women achieve their dreams and embrace transformation. Connect with Shree here:  IG @shreeregocoaching_ FB @ShreeRego https://www.shreerego.com/ Grab the freebie here: Head to Instagram or my website to learn more about the retreat: https://www.shreerego.com/ =================================== If you enjoyed this episode, remember to hit the like button and subscribe. Then share this episode with your friends. Thanks for watching the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast. This podcast is part of the Digital Trailblazer family of podcasts. To learn more about Digital Trailblazer and what we do to help entrepreneurs, go to DigitalTrailblazer.com. Are you a coach, consultant, expert, or online course creator? Then we'd love to invite you to our FREE Facebook Group where you can learn the best strategies to land more high-ticket clients and customers.  QUICK LINKS:  APPLY TO BE FEATURED: https://app.digitaltrailblazer.com/podcast-guest-application DIGITAL TRAILBLAZER: https://digitaltrailblazer.com/

In this episode, Mandy tackles one of the most common self-development challenges: procrastination. Drawing from her own experiences of chronic procrastination, Mandy breaks down the root causes of why we delay important tasks and, more importantly, how to overcome this habit. She offers actionable steps and mindset shifts you can apply right away to create lasting change, both internally and in your everyday life.Timestamps & Episode Breakdown00:00 – Welcome & IntroductionMandy greets new listeners and viewers, setting the stage for why procrastination is such a popular and pressing topic.01:27 – Sponsor Shout-Out: PositiviTeasMandy gives a loving shout-out to her very own tea line, Positivi-Tea, mentioning how she formulated it and why it's designed to uplift mood and energy levels.02:15 – Why Procrastination is So CommonMandy shares personal anecdotes of struggling with chronic procrastination from a young age.Highlights how widespread this issue is and why so many people find it challenging to change.03:45 – Understanding the Root CausesExplains how fear of failure, fear of success, perfectionism, and overwhelm can fuel procrastination.Discusses the role of our subconscious mind in keeping us “safe” and stuck.05:10 – Shifting the Mindset Around ProcrastinationEmphasizes the power of identifying triggers and reframing negative thoughts.Introduces the concept of “micro-steps” to help break down overwhelming tasks.06:45 – Action Steps to Beat ProcrastinationBreak Tasks into Manageable Parts – Start small and build momentum.Set Clear, Time-Bound Goals – Define deadlines and milestones.Reward Yourself – Celebrate small wins to stay motivated.Use Accountability – Enlist a friend or mentor to keep you on track.08:30 – Practical Tips to Implement TodayIncorporates daily scheduling, habit-stacking, and creating an environment conducive to focus.Suggests simple lifestyle adjustments (e.g., reducing distractions, using timers).10:00 – The Importance of Self-CompassionMandy reminds listeners that beating themselves up over past procrastination only perpetuates the cycle.Encourages compassion and kindness toward oneself to fuel long-term growth.11:20 – Outro & Final ThoughtsMandy reiterates her goal for the podcast: to provide practical advice that sparks real, positive change.Invites listeners to take immediate action on the strategies shared.Thanks the audience for tuning in and reminds them to check out the PositiviTeas line for an uplifting boost.Key TakeawaysIdentify Your “Why” – Understanding the deeper reasons behind your procrastination is the first step to changing it.Small Steps Matter – Breaking tasks into smaller actions helps reduce overwhelm and builds momentum.Accountability Is Powerful – Whether through a friend, a coach, or a community, having someone to answer to increases your follow-through.Self-Compassion Encourages Progress – Being kind to yourself fosters resilience and helps you stay committed, even when you slip up.Environment & Routine – Setting up a distraction-free space and consistent schedule creates structure that combats procrastination.Resources & MentionsSponsor: PositiviTeas – Mandy's own tea line designed for uplifting energy and focus, detoxification and weight loss, and calm and relaxation.www.positivi-teas.comConnect with MandyInstagram: @MandyJRossYouTube Channel: Mandy J RossPodcast IG: @WholenessPodcast

A goal without a plan is just a wish.   Did you know 91% of people don't stick with their resolutions? It's time to break that cycle! In this episode, we tackle the all-too-familiar struggle of setting ambitious goals, only to feel overwhelmed weeks into the new year.   Tune in to discover valuable insights on setting clear, actionable goals and creating a plan that works for YOU.   What you'll learn: The importance of clarity in goal setting and how vague goals lead to vague results How to break down your big goals into manageable steps through reverse engineering The significance of accountability and flexibility in achieving your goals Tips for celebrating small wins and focusing on progress over perfection   Remember, it's not about perfection but about progress and persistence. If you're ready to transform your goals into actionable steps and make 2025 your best year yet, let's do this!   Book A Free Clarity Call with Martine: https://calendly.com/martinewilliams/clarity-call   Be sure to follow this podcast to automatically receive new episodes: Apple | Spotify | Webpage   Connect With Martine: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram   Check out my favorite books and items to make life and business a little more simple and a lot more fun!: http://www.shop.martinesfavoritethings.com    About Martine Williams: Martine is a life coach, public motivator, podcaster, author, and mompreneur who helps other mompreneurs win at work without losing themselves in the process. Martine brings her experience as a certified PDP Professional and life coach to coach entrepreneurs on how to illuminate their strengths, cultivate their confidence, and elevate their lives. She also loves inviting mompreneur guests on the show to share their perspectives and provide inspiration, success tips, life hacks, and skills for a burnout-proof life and business.   This podcast is edited and produced by: Chris Assist Media  

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The holidays: a time of joy, connection, and… overwhelming and paralyzing stress? For many, especially those with ADHD, the rapid approach of holidays can trigger a last-minute scramble. On this episode of "Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast," Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright offer a proactive approach to holiday planning, transforming the season from a source of anxiety into a period of manageable excitement.Forget the stress spirals! Nikki and Pete kick things off with a simple but powerful tool: your calendar. Dust it off, check those dates, and make sure everything's up to date. Then, unleash your inner brainstormer! Grab a pen and paper (or your favorite digital tool) and let those holiday to-dos flow. Mind maps, master lists – whatever helps you wrangle those thoughts onto something other than the inside of your head. Important note: This isn't your actual to-do list, just a brain dump. We'll get to the action items later.Next up? Taming the to-do beast by sorting it into categories. Think "Gifts," "Decorations," "That epic holiday party I'm totally going to crush." Once you've got your categories, it's time to plug them into your trusty task management system. The goal? A clear view of what needs doing, so nothing gets lost in the pre-holiday shuffle.Now for the nitty-gritty: prioritizing. Nikki and Pete guide you through assessing deadlines, impact, and (let's be real) how much time you actually have. They also dive into the brilliant concept of "Priority Dilution" from Rory Vaden's book, Procrastinate on Purpose. It's like that moment when you keep adding water to your favorite drink and it becomes… well, less awesome. Learn how to avoid the Urgency Illusion, the Reactivity Trap, and other productivity pitfalls, and discover the power of a well-placed "no."Feeling overwhelmed? Nikki and Pete have you covered. They recommend creating a separate daily list, picking just one or two tasks from your master list. It's all about small wins and avoiding that "where do I even start?" paralysis.Finally, they share strategies for getting ahead of the game. Delegation? Yes, please! Accountability partners? Game-changer. Body doubling sessions? Pure magic. Regular check-ins with your task list? Essential. And remember, all progress is good progress. Pace yourself, schedule reasonable time blocks, and get ready to enjoy a smoother, more joyful holiday season.Links & NotesSupport the Show on PatreonDig into the podcast Shownotes Database (00:00) - Welcome to Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast (02:40) - Support the show, Find the show, Discord the show (04:54) - Long-Term Planning with ADHD: Holiday Edition (17:22) - Priority Dilution --It's Time to Live Unapologetically — The Book is Available Now!Our new book, Unapologetically ADHD: A Step-by-Step Framework for Everyday Planning on Your Terms, is out and available now! You can find the hardcover or ebook version via Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, and Apple Books. Visit https://takecontroladhd.com/adhdbook for direct links to your favorite bookstore online, or visit your neighborhood bookstore and ask for it by name!  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2917: Kalen Bruce explains why budgeting works for some but isn't necessary for everyone. While he personally finds value in budgeting for freedom and peace of mind, he acknowledges that many people can succeed without a budget if they prioritize key financial habits like saving for retirement, securing insurance, and preparing for large expenses. The choice comes down to what works best for your financial goals and lifestyle. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://moneyminiblog.com/budgeting/why-i-budget-and-why-you-dont-have-to Quotes to ponder: "I budget for the sake of freedom. I know that I can buy everything in my budget, when I spend every cent on paper before the month starts." "If you will set these things to automatically come off the top of your income, you will be set up for success, and you can freely spend the rest of your money on whatever you want." "You may hate budgeting. If so, welcome to the majority!" Episode references: Procrastinate on Purpose by Rory Vaden: https://www.amazon.com/Procrastinate-Purpose-Doing-Multiply-Time/dp/0399170634 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Lessons from a Quitter, we dive into the root causes of procrastination, especially when facing tasks that trigger boredom, frustration, or fear of failure. By recognizing the emotions behind avoidance, you can either push through the discomfort or change your mindset around the task. The episode offers practical strategies for managing your brain's desire for dopamine, creating realistic breaks, and avoiding burnout. Whether you're procrastinating at work or avoiding steps toward building your dream business, this episode helps you take control and find balance in your career and life redesign journey.

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In my last episode, we talked about reframing procrastination. Today, we're diving straight into the heart of it. Procrastination isn't just a personal issue—it's a clog in the pipeline that keeps everyone from moving forward. Those tasks you keep putting off are holding you and others back. So, join me in this episode as we tackle the reasons we procrastinate. Important Links Get my all-in-one marketing software HERE!