Podcasts about Procrastination

Procrastination has always been blamed on laziness, weak discipline, or poor time management. In this episode of DarrenDaily On-Demand, Darren Hardy makes the case that all of that is wrong, and that the smartest, most disciplined people still procrastinate for a reason no productivity hack can fix. Drawing on research from Dr. Tim Pychyl and the Procrastination Research Group at the University of Ottawa, Darren reveals what procrastination actually is, and why it has nothing to do with managing your time. This episode dives into the true root cause, and sets up the ways to finally work around it. Join the A-Team. One Mission. One Team. One Standard. Are you ready to #BeTheException - https://darrenhardy.com/careers/ Get more personal mentoring from Darren each day. Go to DarrenDaily at http://darrendaily.com/join to learn more.

Ça y est les copinous, je suis en tracances !Et nous, les freelances, on est censés être les experts des tracances, non ? Après tout, si on peut bosser d'un peu partout avec un ordi, on pourrait changer de décor quand bon nous semble. Mais est-ce qu'on s'empare vraiment de cette liberté ?Je te raconte ce que j'aimerais que ce changement de cadre bouscule dans ma façon de travailler… et ce qui se passe vraiment pour l'instant.Et toi, tu pars en tracances ? Tu bosses exactement pareil, avec juste le décor qui change ?(Pour me répondre, envoie-moi un mp sur Linkedin

Cielita Blum spoke at Covenant Connection on Sunday, July 19, 2026. "Have You Examined Yourself" Click here to download the notes and listen to the audio: https://covenantconnection.sermon.net/22541834 You can subscribe / follow the podcast for the sermons: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d4d96426-8560-4524-b21b-ac5f62d8db06/covenant-connection Notes from today's sermon: ### Sermon Title "Have We Examined Ourselves?" ### Core Message Cielita taught that God has already provided healing through Jesus, but believers may fail to receive healing because of spiritual, emotional, or behavioral barriers in their own lives. The sermon repeatedly emphasized examining oneself, identifying obstacles, and aligning with God's truth. ### Key Scripture Themes • 2 Timothy 2:11-13 – God remains faithful even when people are unfaithful. • Isaiah 53:5, Matthew 8:17, 1 Peter 2:24 – Healing was provided through Christ's sacrifice. • James 5:14-15 – Prayer, faith, and anointing with oil. • Galatians 3:13 – Christ redeemed believers from the curse. • Isaiah 1:19 – Blessings associated with willingness and obedience. ### Main Teaching Points #### 1. God Is Faithful The message opened with the idea that God's faithfulness does not depend on human perfection. Even when believers fail, God remains committed to His covenant promises. #### 2. Healing Is Already Provided Cielita emphasized that healing is part of what Christ accomplished through His death and resurrection. Healing was described as available physically, emotionally, and spiritually. #### 3. Ways People Receive Healing Several biblical avenues for healing were discussed: • Faith in God's promises • Communion • Laying on of hands and prayer • Gifts of healing • Miracles • Growing understanding of Scripture #### 4. Self-Sabotaging Behaviors Can Become Obstacles A major portion of the sermon focused on what she called self-sabotage: • Procrastination • Perfectionism • Negative self-talk • Low self-worth • Avoidance • Harmful coping mechanisms • Limiting beliefs Her argument was that these patterns can hinder believers from fully receiving what God has provided. #### 5. Spiritual and Emotional Barriers She identified several issues that she believes may interfere with healing: • Unbelief • Hidden sin • Unforgiveness • Lack of biblical knowledge • Misunderstanding God's promises • Misinformation or false teaching • Disobedience • Unresolved personal issues Throughout this section she repeatedly encouraged listeners to examine their hearts, repent where necessary, and renew their minds through Scripture. #### 6. Importance of Knowing God's Word Personally A recurring theme was that believers need firsthand knowledge of God through: • Prayer • Scripture study • Personal experience with God • Guidance of the Holy Spirit She warned against simply accepting teachings because they are frequently repeated and encouraged verifying beliefs through Scripture. #### 7. The Role of Obedience The sermon stressed that obedience keeps believers aligned with God's purposes and blessings. She used the concept of covenant relationship—remaining close to God through trust and obedience. ### Overall Conclusion Cielita's central conclusion was: > Before blaming circumstances, believers should honestly examine their hearts, attitudes, beliefs, habits, and unresolved issues. By addressing anything that stands in opposition to God's truth, they place themselves in a better position to receive the blessings, healing, and spiritual growth that God desires for them. ### One-Sentence Executive Summary The sermon argued that while God's healing and blessings have already been provided through Christ, believers should regularly examine their lives for unbelief, unforgiveness, hidden sin, misinformation, or other self-imposed barriers that may prevent them from fully walking in those promises.

Stop Waiting: How to Take Action and Create OpportunitiesHave you ever found yourself saying, "I'll do it when things get better"? Maybe it's about starting a business, having that difficult conversation, or launching a new project. This mindset, although it seems logical, could be one of the biggest lies we tell ourselves. In this post, we'll explore why waiting for the perfect moment can hold you back and how taking action now can lead to success. ### Understanding the Myth of the Perfect TimeMany of us believe that we need to be completely ready before we take the next step. We convince ourselves that one more class, one more book, or one more certification will eliminate all uncertainties. But the truth is, the perfect time doesn't exist. Life is constantly moving, and opportunities don't pause for our readiness.When faced with a negotiation or a tough conversation, waiting for confidence to catch up will only lead to missed opportunities. Instead, recognize that action precedes confidence. Think about learning to ride a bike: you didn't wait until you felt confident; you got on the bike, wobbled, and fell a few times. Over time, your confidence grew alongside your experience.### The Cost of WaitingWaiting can feel safe, but it comes at a cost. For every day you postpone that conversation or delay creating content, someone else is stepping up and seizing the opportunity. Consider this: each week you hesitate to build your business, another entrepreneur might be capturing the clients you hope to work with.It's essential to challenge yourself. Ask: "What decision have I been postponing because I'm waiting to feel ready?" Acknowledging that uncertainty never fully disappears is key. Instead of allowing it to paralyze you, focus on becoming stronger than your fear.### The Power of WillingnessThe most successful individuals didn't wait for permission or the perfect time; they gave themselves permission to act. They learned to move forward even when fear was present. The challenge is to identify one thing you've been waiting to do—make that phone call, schedule that meeting, or start that project. Take a step today, not tomorrow. Remember, opportunities won't announce their arrival; they will simply fade away if you don't act. ### Taking Action: Your Next StepsHere's your challenge: identify the one thing you've been postponing. Is it a tough conversation, launching a project, or pursuing a new career? Whatever it is, commit to taking one action today that will bring you closer to your goal. Remember, productive people don't wait for opportunities; they prepare, act, and grow while others are still waiting. ### Key Takeaways- The perfect time to act doesn't exist; waiting holds you back.- Confidence is built through action, not the other way around.- Identify decisions you've been postponing and take action today.- Don't wait for permission; give yourself the go-ahead to pursue your goals.### Frequently Asked Questions**Why is waiting for the perfect time detrimental?**  Waiting for the perfect moment can lead to missed opportunities, as life continues to move forward regardless of your readiness.**How can I overcome my fear of taking action?**  Recognize that uncertainty never fully disappears. Focus on taking small steps and building your confidence through experience.**What should I do if I feel overwhelmed?**  Break your goals into smaller, manageable tasks and tackle them one at a time. This helps reduce overwhelm and fosters progress.**Can taking action really lead to success?**  Yes, taking action is often the catalyst for success. It allows you to learn, adapt, and seize opportunities as they arise.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/productive-not-busy-podcast-with-wayne-weathersby--6261465/support. Subscribe today and join a community that's growing stronger every week. The Productive NOT Busy Podcast isn't just a show—it's your playbook for creating momentum, building confidence, and living life on purpose.

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks.Ever wonder why you struggle to finish what you start? In this episode, Dr. Christine Li reveals the common reasons tasks remain unfinished—from distractions and overwhelm to the "murky middle" of messy projects. She shares practical strategies and mindset resets to help you finally close those open loops, boost your self-trust, and become someone who completes what matters most.Timestamps00:00:00 Introduction and episode overview00:01:39 Importance and complexity of finishing tasks00:02:34 Reasons we don't finish things00:03:33 Team dynamics and "open loops"00:04:36 The messy “middle” of a task00:05:20 Decluttering as an example of losing momentum00:06:55 Difficulty reorienting after distraction00:07:15 Concrete techniques: lists, brain dumps00:08:17 Timers and music for focus00:09:35 Subtle factors in finishing projects00:10:25 Allowing yourself to be a beginner00:12:01 The importance of strategic rest00:13:18 Commitment and honest self-assessment00:14:49 Strengthening the value of the end goal00:15:57 Visualizing the finished result00:16:49 Practicing the identity of an accomplished person00:18:02 Quick summary of core strategies00:19:20 Invitation to connect and further resources00:20:08 Closing remarksTo get the free download that accompanies this episode, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/finishedTo sign up for the Waitlist for the Simply Productive Program, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SPFor more information on the Make Time for Success podcast, visit: https://www.maketimeforsuccesspodcast.comGain Access to Dr. Christine Li's Free Resource Library -- 12 downloadable tools and templates to help you bypass the impulse to procrastinate: https://procrastinationcoach.mykajabi.com/freelibraryTo work with Dr. Li on a weekly basis in her coaching and accountability program, register for The Success Lab here: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com/labConnect with Dr. Christine LiWebsite: https://www.procrastinationcoach.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/procrastinationcoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/procrastinationcoach/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@procrastinationcoachThe Success Lab: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/labSimply Productive: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP

The hosts share their own personal battles with relational perfectionism and outline how an over-attunement to others can cause a person to completely lose touch with their own identity. This conversation offers a deeply validating look at why we overcommit, how avoidance morphs into procrastination, and practical DBT-based tools to break the cycle. Tune in to Discover: The Root of People Pleasing: Why the automatic urge to say "yes" is actually a survival skill designed to avoid the discomfort of conflict, disapproval, or rejection. Kindness vs. People Pleasing: The critical psychological boundary that separates an intrinsic desire to help from an anxiety-driven fear of loss or obligation. The Irritability Mask: How chronic people pleasing breeds hidden resentment and unmet expectations, frequently surfacing as anxiety-fueled irritability. The Anxiety-Procrastination Loop: How tasks tied to a person's self-worth become emotionally loaded, forcing the brain into a loop of stress, avoidance, and intensified guilt. The Courtroom of Guilt: Why people pleasers naturally adopt an "innocent until proven guilty" mindset in relationships and how to challenge it. Do you have feedback or topic requests? Email us at Podcast@SagentBH.com We'd love to hear from you! Follow along:InstagramFacebookNystrom & Associates

This episode is brought to you by The 10 Second Inbox—a small, tactical system for taming email without chasing inbox zero. One ten-second decision per message, one calm inbox you can glance at and close. It's launch priced at $29 (reg. $49) through July 26th. Get it at mikevardy.com/10secondinbox (code INBOXTODAY auto-applies).We tend to treat procrastination like a willpower leak — something we could plug if we just tried harder, planned better, or bought the right system. Robin J Emdon makes the case that we've been aiming at the wrong target entirely. Procrastination isn't a discipline failure; it's an emotional one. It's a survival instinct doing exactly what it was built to do, which is why "try harder" so rarely works and why the cupboard full of abandoned planners keeps growing.Robin trained as a life coach with Tony Robbins back in 2001, raised two sons on his own, and then had a coffee-shop epiphany in 2019 that sent him through more than 900 studies on procrastination. The result is his book, Get Resultsology: The Science of Getting Stuff Done — an arts-and-humanities translation of the science into plain English. Our conversation moves from why we stall, to why goals can quietly make it worse, to the one thing that actually pulls us forward: a clear sense of who we're becoming.Six Discussion PointsProcrastination is a survival instinct, not a character flaw — it runs on threat and reward, and the thing you avoid usually feels worse than the thing you escape into.Order matters more than effort: understanding has to come before strategy, and momentum has to be built before motivation inevitably runs dry.Goals can manufacture the very stalling they're meant to cure, because a goal creates obligation, and obligation creates stress.A personal life vision isn't a goal — it's identity, and it's what makes a small act like doing the dishes connect to a fifteen-year future."Productive" procrastination — the tidy garage, the cleared desk — is rationalization wearing a checkmark.There is no universal system; mastery is finding what fits your wiring and letting go of the borrowed habits that don't.Three Connection PointsRobin gives away the full, unabridged book as a free PDF hereFind Robin on LinkedIn (Robin J Emdon) — he replies to every message personally.If this episode has you wanting to slow down before you speed up, my TimeCrafting overview maps onto Robin's "understand first" ideaIf you've ever ended a day wondering where the hours went — busy the whole time, yet somehow off the thing that mattered — this conversation will land. Robin's reframe is freeing precisely because it stops asking you to white-knuckle your way to better habits and starts asking a quieter question: who are you trying to become, and is this moment moving you toward that person? Sit with that one. Then have a listen, and let it shape how you spend the next hour.If this episode resonated, I'm exploring ideas like these more deeply in my upcoming book, Productiveness. You can follow along as it takes shape at mikevardy.com/productiveness.

De tous les TCG que nous aurions pu présenter dans ce podcast, voici le plus improbable ! Tu ne me crois pas ? Ecoute cet épisode sur Donjon et Procrastination. Donjon & Procrastination Par Pomyad & Diceclub Tv De 2 à 6 joueuses Pour 8 ans et + Pour 15 à 30 minutes Description : Améliore ta collection et ton deck de jeu avec de nouvelles cartes de Série I. Les boosters contiennent chacun 5 cartes (4 normales et 1 dorée). Les cartes sont réparties aléatoirement dans chaque paquet qui est ensuite emballé et scellé à la main. La série I au complet contient 26 cartes différentes qui existent toutes en version standard et gold. Emission présentée par Alex & Zephiriel Générique par Adrien Larouzée Twitter @ledefausse Instagram Le Dé Faussé Facebook Le Dé Faussé Envie de nous soutenir ? Vous pouvez, si vous le souhaitez, grâce au Patreon de notre collectif, le Vaisseau Hyper Sensas ! patreon.com/vaisseauhypersensas Découvrez également notre site vaisseauhypersensas.fr Rejoignez nous sur Discord! https://discord.gg/uGxNp6n

Feeling stuck in a cycle of procrastination, resistance, and avoidance? If you're running a business with an ADHD brain, it's time to stop fighting your nervous system and start listening to it. Understanding ADHD means recognizing that your resistance is data. In this episode of the ADHD-ish™ Podcast, part of the Reframing ADHD Traits as Business Strategy series, I challenge the mainstream productivity tips, and offer a new perspective: Procrastination isn't always the enemy—it's often vital business information.3 Key Takeaways:Procrastination is a signal, not a personal failing. Your nervous system might be telling you something important about your business, like a task you've outgrown or a decision you haven't fully made. This is how ADHD neurodiversity communicates through resistance.Five “signals” behind resistance: Delegation (tasks you should hand off), Decision (incomplete choices), Sunset (offers you need to let go), Revenue (underpriced work), and Clarity (undefined scope/stakes). Most productivity tips miss these underlying issues entirely.Don't override, diagnose first. Before pushing through with more discipline, ask “What is this resistance telling me?”—then act on the real issue behind your avoidance. This diagnostic approach honors ADHD neurodiversity.The Reframe: Procrastination is regulatory, NOT motivational.Your nervous system is sending a protective signal, not exposing a character flaw or lack of discipline. For ADHD neurodiversity, this shows up when something is off below the surface—even if you don't consciously know what it is. This is why traditional productivity tips often fail.Next time you find yourself stuck, don't reach for another productivity hack. Instead, ask: “What is my resistance trying to tell me?” Then act on the message, not just the task. Your business, and your brain, will thank you. This is what working with ADHD neurodiversity—rather than against it—actually looks like.Other episodes in the series:Ep #315: How Successful ADHD Entrepreneurs Trigger Hyperfocus on DemandEp #317: Time Blindness is a Pricing Problem, Not Just a Productivity ProblemEp #321: The Recurring Revenue Trap: The Hidden Cost of Stable IncomeLooking for an ADHD-informed business coach that is available on demand? Sign up for my digital clone, Di AI Beta access is still free and available now!Your ADHD-ish ™ host, Diann Wingert Diann Wingert is a business strategist, coach, serial entrepreneur, former psychotherapist, and passionate thought leader at the intersection of ADHD and entrepreneurship. Diann is the creator of The ADHD-ish ™ Method, a practicing Buddhist, dog mom, and relentlessly curious human.Want help to reimagine business with your ADHD traits in mind? Schedule a free consultation to explore 1:1 ADHD entrepreneur coaching with ADHD business strategist and coach, serial business owner, and former licensed psychotherapist, Diann Wingert.For more ADHD-informed business strategies, follow ADHD-ish for the rest of the Reframing Your ADHD Traits as Business Strategies, as well as inspiring guest interviews and real client success stories! Subscribe/Follow ADHD-ish on Apple or Spotify© 2026 ADHD-ish™ Podcast. Intro music by Ishan Dincer / Melody Loops / Outro music by Vladimir / Bobi Music / All rights reserved.

What if the reason you're not following through has nothing to do with being lazy? What if you're not broken, unmotivated, or undisciplined? What if you just need a better way to get yourself started? In this must-listen episode of I Dare You, I sit down with Dr. Russell Ramsay, one of the world's leading experts on adult ADHD. Dr. Ramsay is a psychologist specializing in the assessment and psychosocial treatment of adult ADHD, an internationally recognized speaker, a CHADD Hall of Fame inductee, and the author of six books — including his brand-new book, Once I Get Started: The Adult ADHD Program for Turning Your Intentions Into Actions. And this conversation is not just for people with ADHD. It's for you if you've ever said, “I know what I need to do… so why am I not doing it?” Dr. Ramsay breaks down why procrastination is not always a willpower problem, why ADHD is so misunderstood, and why the gap between your intentions and your actions can be changed with small, practical strategies. This episode will help you understand your brain, stop beating yourself up, and take the next small step from stuck to started. Plus — this is a big deal — I Dare You listeners get FREE access to the Atomic Habits-inspired Toolkit, created to help you reset, refocus, and build the habits that move you toward the life you actually want. Get your FREE Atomic Habits Toolkit at idareyoupod.com. Listen now. Take the smallest next step. I dare you. Follow Dr. Russell Ramsay: www.cbt4adhd.com Instagram: @cbt4adhd

Feeling stuck in a cycle of procrastination, resistance, and avoidance? If you're running a business with an ADHD brain, it's time to stop fighting your nervous system and start listening to it. Understanding ADHD means recognizing that your resistance is data. In this episode of the ADHD-ish™ Podcast, part of the Reframing ADHD Traits as Business Strategy series, I challenge the mainstream productivity tips, and offer a new perspective: Procrastination isn't always the enemy—it's often vital business information.3 Key Takeaways:Procrastination is a signal, not a personal failing. Your nervous system might be telling you something important about your business, like a task you've outgrown or a decision you haven't fully made. This is how ADHD neurodiversity communicates through resistance.Five “signals” behind resistance: Delegation (tasks you should hand off), Decision (incomplete choices), Sunset (offers you need to let go), Revenue (underpriced work), and Clarity (undefined scope/stakes). Most productivity tips miss these underlying issues entirely.Don't override, diagnose first. Before pushing through with more discipline, ask “What is this resistance telling me?”—then act on the real issue behind your avoidance. This diagnostic approach honors ADHD neurodiversity.The Reframe: Procrastination is regulatory, NOT motivational.Your nervous system is sending a protective signal, not exposing a character flaw or lack of discipline. For ADHD neurodiversity, this shows up when something is off below the surface—even if you don't consciously know what it is. This is why traditional productivity tips often fail.Next time you find yourself stuck, don't reach for another productivity hack. Instead, ask: “What is my resistance trying to tell me?” Then act on the message, not just the task. Your business, and your brain, will thank you. This is what working with ADHD neurodiversity—rather than against it—actually looks like.Other episodes in the series:Ep #315: How Successful ADHD Entrepreneurs Trigger Hyperfocus on DemandEp #317: Time Blindness is a Pricing Problem, Not Just a Productivity ProblemEp #321: The Recurring Revenue Trap: The Hidden Cost of Stable IncomeLooking for an ADHD-informed business coach that is available on demand? Sign up for my digital clone, Di AI Beta access is still free and available now!Your ADHD-ish ™ host, Diann Wingert Diann Wingert is a business strategist, coach, serial entrepreneur, former psychotherapist, and passionate thought leader at the intersection of ADHD and entrepreneurship. Diann is the creator of The ADHD-ish ™ Method, a practicing Buddhist, dog mom, and relentlessly curious human.Want help to reimagine business with your ADHD traits in mind? Schedule a free consultation to explore 1:1 ADHD entrepreneur coaching with ADHD business strategist and coach, serial business owner, and former licensed psychotherapist, Diann Wingert.For more ADHD-informed business strategies, follow ADHD-ish for the rest of the Reframing Your ADHD Traits as Business Strategies, as well as inspiring guest interviews and real client success stories! Subscribe/Follow ADHD-ish on Apple or Spotify© 2026 ADHD-ish™ Podcast. Intro music by Ishan Dincer / Melody Loops / Outro music by Vladimir / Bobi Music / All rights reserved.

The Minimalist speak with author Jon Acuff about whether procrastination is a type of hoarding, the difference between rest and hesitation, small actions that break the procrastination cycle, a popular decluttering rule that backfired on one of our listeners, and more! Discussed in this episode: What is "strategic apathy?" (2:06) Is procrastination just another form of hoarding? (6:23) Why do so many of us wait for permission that no one is ever going to give us? (11:05) What's the difference between rest and hesitation? (20:53) What's the smallest action someone can take today that genuinely interrupts the procrastination cycle? (23:33) Right Here, Right Now: Joshua is going on a solo tour. (28:00) Listener Tip: Is buying items in bulk ever a sneaky form of procrastination? (31:12) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Can you have ADHD and still be a perfectionist?Absolutely. In fact, perfectionism is surprisingly common among adults with ADHD, even if your house is messy, you're always running late, or you don't fit the stereotype of a "perfectionist."In this episode, you'll learn:• Why ADHD and perfectionism often go together• How perfectionism can lead to procrastination, burnout, and overwhelm• The difference between having high standards and being a perfectionist• Why all-or-nothing thinking makes it harder to get things done• How perfectionism can become a coping strategy for anxiety and self-doubt• A simple mindset shift to help you let go of perfectionism and make progressIf you've ever delayed starting a project, spent hours trying to make something "just right," or felt like your work is never good enough, this episode will help you understand why perfectionism happens with ADHD and how to move forward with more confidence and less stress.Remember: B-level work that's finished wins every time.Ready to stop scrambling? Book your complimentary Chaos to Calm session.Free Resources:

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks.Are you stuck procrastinating and struggling to move forward on something important? In this episode, Dr. Christine Li reveals the 5-step process she uses with clients to bridge the gap between procrastination and progress—all within just seven days. Learn how to choose a specific goal, commit fully, track your efforts, and cultivate the identity of a doer. Get quick, practical strategies to develop new habits, overcome avoidance, and experience the profound satisfaction of getting things done.Timestamps00:00:00 Introduction and episode overview00:01:20 Dr. Christine Li introduces herself and her approach00:02:03 Insight into procrastination, using a laundry room example00:03:38 Impact of procrastination: increased stress and loss of satisfaction00:04:19 Strategy for quick habit building: the seven-day framework00:06:41 Five steps to bridge the gap from procrastination to progress00:06:48 Step 1: Choose and define one specific focus for the week00:07:56 Step 2: Full commitment to the chosen project00:09:42 Step 3: Limit focus to a five-to-seven-day framework00:10:41 Step 4: Track both efforts and progress during the experiment00:12:46 Step 5: Cultivate a new, proactive identity00:14:43 Research on habit formation timelines00:15:38 Key message: belief in oneself is the biggest block, not external factors00:16:36 Invitation to share wins and download a free worksheet00:17:46 Outro, website, and ways to connectTo get the free download that accompanies this episode, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/habitsuccessTo sign up for the Waitlist for the Simply Productive Program, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SPFor more information on the Make Time for Success podcast, visit: https://www.maketimeforsuccesspodcast.comGain Access to Dr. Christine Li's Free Resource Library -- 12 downloadable tools and templates to help you bypass the impulse to procrastinate: https://procrastinationcoach.mykajabi.com/freelibraryTo work with Dr. Li on a weekly basis in her coaching and accountability program, register for The Success Lab here: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com/labConnect with Dr. Christine LiWebsite: https://www.procrastinationcoach.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/procrastinationcoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/procrastinationcoach/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@procrastinationcoachThe Success Lab: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/labSimply Productive: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP

Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga. We humans have shortcomings in common. Certain personal and professional imperfections—such as procrastination, impatience, and difficulty with public speaking, among others—that we naturally work to improve or manage. Maybe like me you've struggled to perfect your shortcomings only to discover that a better use of your energy might be to put them in service to self-awareness. Developing a habit of proactive personal growth identifies shortcomings without excessive self-shame and focuses on practical strategies for improvement, rather than dwelling on the weakness itself. No more “Should on you!” What if instead of focusing on what I'm not because of a standard set by someone else, I assess all I've done, accomplished, overcome, created, and become over the course of my life thus far because I learned how to fall down 7 and get up 8? What if I make up my mind to attend to projects and ideas that are achievable and meaningful to me despite my shortcomings—because I say so! Question: How are you incorporating your shortcomings to live the life you want, where you want, how you want, with whom you want, and for the reasons you want? We determine who we are, shortcomings and all! You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. AND!  Stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website during reconstruction, email me [info@quartermoonstoryarts.net] to arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as Quarter Moon Story Arts on Substack. Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts Music: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music ALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.  If you found this podcast episode helpful, please consider sharing and attributing it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.

Why do we procrastinate? Joseph Ferrari, a Professor of Psychology at DePaul University, has spent his career studying why we put things off, and says while some of us do it once in a while, 20 per cent of the population has a problem with serious, chronic procrastination. The good news: his research shows it's not genetic, or "natural" -- and Joseph Ferrari says there are steps you can take to turn things around and start getting stuff done.

Do you put off business development tasks because they feel overwhelming or uncertain? In this final episode in the series on common procrastination patterns for lawyers, we explore why business development often gets delayed and what factors contribute to this challenge. Understanding these dynamics can help you approach relationship-building and visibility work with more intention.       This episode highlights the nature of business development as ongoing, relationship-focused work that does not always come with immediate rewards. We cover why it can feel amorphous, how to break it into actionable steps, and ways to integrate these tasks into your calendar in practical, bite-sized increments. You'll hear strategies to identify priorities, clarify what activities will be most effective, and maintain consistency even when the work feels non-urgent.        Whether you're attending networking events, writing articles, giving talks, or connecting with referral sources, the concepts you'll learn in this episode offer practical approaches to business development that help you act with more confidence and structure. These strategies can help you create manageable habits that support long-term practice growth while reducing stress around these important tasks.                                               Get full show notes and more information here: https://thejoyfulpractice.com/268              Click here to grab my procrastination protocol checklist: https://mailchi.mp/0c249b28750c/procrastination_protocol               Click here to grab my time management podcast roadmap: https://mailchi.mp/d267dabde299/time-management-lawyers-podcast-roadmap

Send us Fan MailSobriety can take away the drinking, but it does not automatically fix the part of us that avoids uncomfortable things. In this episode, Matt and Steve talk about the everyday tasks that can become weirdly heavy in recovery: making the phone call, going back to the dentist, dealing with money, choosing a contractor, or finally handling the thing we've been putting off.This conversation is about the anxiety that builds when we avoid, and the relief that often comes from taking one small action. Matt and Steve get honest about how avoidance still shows up in sober life, why it can feel worse once you know better, and how breaking the task down can make the next right thing feel possible.Support the show

Perfectionism is not always excellence. Sometimes it is procrastination wearing a suit. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down why perfectionism kills momentum and why entrepreneurs need to launch before everything feels flawless. Let's be real… If you spend months tweaking your website… Rewriting your sales copy… Changing the logo… And waiting until the offer feels perfect… You are not protecting the business. You are hiding from the market. In this episode, you'll learn: Why perfectionism is often a fear response How waiting for flawless kills your speed to market Why paying customers are the best source of feedback How messy action creates momentum, data, and revenue The truth is simple: The market does not reward the perfect idea sitting in your notebook. It rewards the offer that is live. The product that is tested. The pitch that is made. The service that is sold. And the founder willing to fix the leaks in real time. High-level operators do not build in a vacuum. They launch fast. They collect feedback. They make adjustments. They improve version two. And they keep moving while everyone else is still polishing. Done is better than perfect. Launch the offer. Collect the data. Fix the leaks. And keep leveling up. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQLinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you: www.CashSwipe.com FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You'll never get through your to-do list. And honestly, that's the best news you'll hear all day. Oliver Burkeman's 4,000 Weeks argues that our obsession with time management is making us less happy and less effective. The book flips conventional wisdom — what if procrastination isn't a bug but a feature? What if doing fewer things is the real productivity hack? Sam breaks down seven counterintuitive lessons from existential psychology that challenge the hustler mentality. You'll learn where the efficiency mindset came from (spoiler: factories), why Warren Buffett tells people to ignore 80% of their goals, and how embracing imperfection beats any time-blocking system. The core insight? You have roughly 4,000 weeks on this planet. Spending all of them optimizing is the real waste of time. Use the 25-goal method: pick your top 5, actively ignore the rest Schedule unstructured time — procrastination fuels creative problem-solving Treat each week as finite — a visual countdown changes everything Hit play and discover why doing less might be the most productive decision you ever make. SPONSORS

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Let me know your thoughts on the show and what topic you would like me to discuss next.You already know what the gap is. What you may not want to admit is what your daily behavior has been saying about it. We slow everything down to one clear point: you are not “waiting to decide.” You have decided, and you decide again every morning you keep the same course. That single shift turns procrastination from a harmless delay into a real trajectory, and it explains why your life can feel quiet while the distance to the ending keeps closing.We walk back through the logic that makes this uncomfortable and freeing at the same time. If seeing the issue clearly were enough, it would have changed by now. So we name what is actually missing: not insight, not capacity, but choice and ownership. We challenge the most comforting line you can tell yourself, “I haven't decided yet,” and replace it with the truth that there is no neutral ground. The “normal” days do not announce themselves, but they still move you somewhere, and you will not be able to call the destination an accident.Then we bring it into the present, because that is the only place leverage exists. The decision is happening right now, while you listen, and the pull to feel moved and then do nothing is part of the pattern. We also confront the trap of trying to fix everything alone through willpower and privacy, especially when isolation is the structure that kept the gap safe in the first place. If you are ready to stop deciding in the dark, the next step is closer than you think.If this hit a nerve, subscribe so you do not miss what comes next, share it with a man who needs the mirror, and leave a review to help more people find the show. What is the one change you will make today to prove you are choosing on purpose?Key moments in this episode:00:00 You Decide This Every Day00:27 The Quiet Ending01:12 You've Already Decided03:40 The Gap Is Moving06:02 The Lie of 'Not Yet'08:18 The Decision Is Now12:22 The Way OutSupport the showThanks for listening to the Revolutionary Man Podcast.  For more information about our programs, please use the links below to learn more about us. It could be the step that changes your life. 

The podcast is on summer break, so please enjoy this vault favorite! And don't forget to submit a Courage File for a chance to be featured on the show and win a free editorial assessment and book coaching session in Fall 2026!SUBMIT TO THE COURAGE FILESAre you procrastinating when you want to be writing your novel? You are not alone and we can fix it! Join me on the Write It Scared podcast, where we delve into the art of beating procrastination and finding the courage to write your novel. This episode is packed with practical strategies and insightful discussions that will help you overcome your writing hurdles!In episode two of the 'Write it Scared' podcast, we chat about the challenges writers face, particularly procrastination. It's not because of poor time management but rather an emotional coping mechanism that has gone astray and a response to the stress or perceived stress of writing. Self-criticism won't help. Instead, I suggest practical methods for understanding and overcoming procrastination and other forms of resistance, such as re-evaluating one's beliefs and fears about writing and taking small but consistent steps to set and achieve writing goals. If you want more help overcoming resistance and moving past creative blocks, download my free guide: The Write Mindset.  www.writeitscared.co/thewritemindset01:03 Understanding Procrastination in Writing01:41 The Real Cause of Low Writing Productivity02:31 The Role of Stress in Writing02:49 The Impact of Fear and Self-Doubt03:17 The Cost of Procrastination03:34 Understanding Procrastination as an Emotion-Focused Coping Habit04:38 The Truth about Procrastination and Resistance05:35 Strategies to Overcome Procrastination06:22 The Role of Fear in Procrastination07:41 The Power of Action in Overcoming Procrastination08:07 A Simple Process to Overcome Resistance08:48 Questions to Ask Yourself to Overcome Procrastination11:08 The Power of Belief and Action in Overcoming Procrastination12:10 Final Thoughts and Encouragement12:44 Resources to Help You Overcome ProcrastinationHave a comment or idea about the show? Send me a direct text! Love to hear from you.Support the show To become a supporter of the show, click here!To get in touch with Stacy:Email: Stacy@writeitscared.cohttps://www.writeitscared.co/wishttps://www.instagram.com/writeitscared/Take advantage of these Free Resources From Write It Scared: Download Your Free Novel Planning and Drafting Quick Start Guide Download Your Free Guide to Remove Creative Blocks and Work Through Fears

Resistance- The Fear That Is Stopping Your Success Why do we resist doing the very things we know would move our lives forward? In this episode, I share a live training session exploring the hidden force behind procrastination, self-sabotage, overthinking, limiting beliefs, and the fear of change. Although these challenges appear different on the surface, I believe they often stem from the same place – fear-based resistance. We'll look at why your unconscious mind may be holding you back, how overthinking disguises itself as productivity, why perfectionism creates paralysis, and how small steps can dissolve fear far more effectively than giant leaps. I also share practical ways to work with resistance, including reflection, visualisation, questioning limiting beliefs, and reconnecting with the feeling of where you truly want to go. Because success isn't about forcing yourself forward. It's about understanding what's holding you back and learning how to move beyond it. In This Episode Why resistance often shows up as fear rather than laziness The hidden connection between procrastination, self-sabotage and overthinking How perfectionism keeps you stuck Why limiting beliefs create resistance to success The fear of change and stepping beyond your familiar zone Using reflection and journaling to uncover answers already inside you Why small steps beat giant leaps every time How to create momentum without overwhelming yourself The question that helps dissolve resistance and create movement Key Takeaway Resistance isn't the enemy. It's a signal. When you stop fighting it and start understanding what fear is underneath it, you can begin to move forward with confidence, clarity and purpose. Success often isn't about learning more. It's about removing the resistance that's already stopping you. Please share with a friend: https://personaldevelopmentunplugged.com/484-resistance-the-fear-that-is-stopping-your-success Shine Brightly

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Do you find yourself putting off drafting projects until the last minute? In this second episode in a series on common procrastination patterns for lawyers, we explore why drafting tasks with longer lead times often get delayed and the factors that contribute to this pattern. Understanding these dynamics can help you approach complex writing projects with more clarity and focus.          This episode examines the mental habits and situational factors that make starting and completing drafting tasks challenging. We discuss the difference between knowledge and skill, and why even when you know what to do, getting started and maintaining momentum can be difficult. You'll hear concepts to help you structure your work, build accountability, and make the process more manageable.       Whether you are tackling a factum, preparing submissions, or working on other detailed written deliverables, this episode offers ways to notice patterns in your workflow and set up systems that support consistent progress. The ideas shared here can help reduce stress, prevent last-minute scrambling, and increase confidence in managing long-lead projects.                                          Get full show notes and more information here: https://thejoyfulpractice.com/267             Click here to grab my procrastination protocol checklist: https://mailchi.mp/0c249b28750c/procrastination_protocol              Click here to grab my time management podcast roadmap: https://mailchi.mp/d267dabde299/time-management-lawyers-podcast-roadmap

Special Guest: Robin J. Emdon Welcome to Podcast Profits Unleashed, the podcast that helps coaches, consultants, and experts grow their business through the power of podcasting—both as a guest and a host. I'm your host, Karen Roberts, and in this episode we're tackling one of the biggest reasons entrepreneurs never reach their full potential—not because they lack talent, but because they never consistently finish what they start. Joining me is Robin J. Emdon, accountability coach, author, and creator of Get Resultsology. Robin shares why procrastination isn't a time-management problem—it's an emotional one—and explains how understanding what's happening in your brain can help you finally stop delaying the work that matters most.

We often view procrastination as a sign of laziness or a lack of motivation or willpower. But, what if there's more under the hood? What if it actually holds the shortcut the getting things done and not an obstacle?In this episode, I explore procrastination through the lens of Behavioral Finance, Somatic Experiencing and Parts Work, and introduce a simple life skill that will change how you relate to this "bad" habit without shame, self criticism or will power. I hope you enjoy the episode!⭐️ Book Your Introductory SessionIf you're tired of wondering why money feels harder than it should, I invite you to book a 1:1 Financial Wellness Session.Together, we'll explore the emotional, behavioral, and nervous system patterns driving your financial decisions, identify what's getting in the way, and create a practical path forward that actually works for your real life.Because I BET you don't need more financial advice... you need help understanding why you're struggling to do what you already know would help.You can book your session here. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If this episode made you think, gave you a new perspective, or helped you feel a little less alone, would you do me a favor?Leave a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and email me a screenshot. Reviews help this little podcast reach more go-getters who need it. And because I appreciate you, I'll send you a special thank-you gift in return ♥️~Podcast theme song by The Jilted Irony

Procrastination is often labeled as a personal flaw, but what if it's not that simple? It's essential to ask deeper questions. Why is this person not moving forward? What are the barriers they face? If you've ever felt stuck or unmotivated, you're not alone. We'll dissect the concepts of work, will, and weight – the three critical aspects that can influence your productivity and decision-making. In this episode of Thoughts Unlocked, we'll explore the deeper underlying factors of procrastination and how understanding these can lead to more effective solutions. Timestamps: 01:13 Introduction to Procrastination and Its Misdiagnosis 05:34 When Progress Becomes Invisible 07:40 Understanding the Friction: Work, Will, and Weight 12:12 Reframing Procrastination: Questions Over Labels Website: www.skotwaldron.com

You sit down to work on your business, not in it, but on it. Two hours later you have a 14-page Google Doc, a color-coded spreadsheet, and a project management system you've never opened before. And you haven't done a single thing that moves the needle. That's not preparation. That's procrastination with lipstick on it. Over-planning is fear in disguise and it's the number one thing keeping smart entrepreneurs stuck. In this solo episode, George breaks down why concrete actions always beat elaborate strategies, the real cost of waiting until you feel ready, and the simple 24-hour rule that breaks the planning loop for good. This one pairs directly with last week's 3M capacity episode. Together, they're a daily execution playbook. What You'll Learn In This Episode: Why over-planning is procrastination dressed up and how to spot it in yourself The Jeff Bezos 70% rule: why waiting for certainty kills momentum The three things small concrete actions give you that strategies never can Why clarity comes after action, not before it The 24-hour rule: one question that breaks any planning loop How to separate ideas worth pursuing from ones that only sound good on paper Why the market, not your Google Doc, is the only thing that gives you real data Key Takeaways: ✔️A perfect plan you never execute is just a very expensive journal entry. ✔️19% of businesses fail due to weak execution, not bad ideas, bad products, or bad markets. ✔️Most decisions should be made with about 70% of the information you wish you had. Waiting for 100% means the moment passes and the fear grows. ✔️Small, concrete actions create three things strategies never do: feedback, momentum, and clarity. ✔️Clarity is not a prerequisite for action. It is almost always a byproduct of it. You cannot think your way into clarity, you act your way into it. ✔️The 24-hour rule: anytime you find yourself over-planning, ask one question, what's the one thing I can do in the next 24 hours that gives me a piece of data to know if this is worth pursuing? ✔️Over-planning beyond a reasonable window is never about being thorough. There's usually something underneath it, fear of rejection, fear of failure, or fear of finding out. ✔️The market is the only one that decides if you win. Build the feedback loop with them, not around them. ✔️Stack this with the 3M model from last episode: must move, must maintain, must release. Together they're a daily execution system. Timestamps & Highlights: [00:00] — The 14-page Google Doc, the color-coded spreadsheet, and zero needle movement [01:18] — Procrastination with lipstick: why over-planning feels productive but isn't [03:30] — Less-prepared entrepreneurs stumbling into progress and why that works [05:00] — The real cost of over-planning: delay, distraction, and someone else ships first [07:00] — Jeff Bezos's 70% rule and why waiting for 100% costs you the moment [09:30] — Small concrete actions vs. elaborate strategies: the three things only action gives you [11:00] — Feedback: why no plan can give you what the market can [13:00] — Momentum: why it's built by moving, not built up to [15:00] — Clarity: why it comes after action, not before it [17:00] — The 24-hour rule explained: one question, one test, one next step [19:30] — What over-planning is really hiding: fear dressed as due diligence [21:00] — The recipe analogy: you can't eat dinner by staring at the kitchen [22:30] — George's challenge: identify your one thing and your one action in the next 24 hours Your Challenge This Week: You already know the thing you've been planning without executing. Write down the one action you can take in the next 24 hours. Not the launch. Not the full strategy. Just the first move. Then tell George what it is, DM him on Instagram or email through the site. Follow George: @itsgeorgebryant Work with George: The Alliance — Community for entrepreneurs committed to execution, not just planning.  1:1 Coaching — Limited spots. Live Retreats — In-person experiences for entrepreneurs ready to stop planning and start shipping. Follow for dates.

If You're a FAN leave me a message :-) But more importantly, let us know what you think, suggestions, topics, constructive criticism... ALL WELCOME!!In this episode, I explore how preparation can become one of the most respectable forms of procrastination. You will learn why planning, researching and refining can sometimes protect your ego from evidence, and how to move from theory into real-world proof. We also cover a practical five-step toolkit to stop hiding behind preparation and start taking action before you feel fully ready. Sponsored by Doc Marty Mushrooms, with a 20% discount code mentioned in the episode. www.docmarty.comKey Takeaways Preparation is only useful when it leads to action.  Endless planning often protects your ego from evidence.  The person who fails publicly is usually learning faster than the person still perfecting privately.  Confidence grows from kept promises, not perfect conditions.  Your future does not need more theory. It needs proof.Support the showContact me:Daniel@the-success-blueprint.co.zawww.mindworx.bizdaniel@mindsworx.comInstagram: @Mindworx_Coaching

Why can we know exactly what we need to do, genuinely want to do it, and still feel unable to begin?In this episode of Mindful Mondays, Ashley explores the shame-heavy labels of procrastination and laziness, alongside the qualities our culture tends to praise: motivation, willpower, discipline and commitment.Rather than treating difficulty beginning as a character flaw, Ashley asks a more useful question:*What is getting in the way?*Through the neurodivergent lens of executive functioning, nervous-system states, identity, unconscious patterns and emotional regulation, this episode explores why intention does not always translate easily into action - even when the task appears simple from the outside.You'll hear about:* the psychological question, “Is it state or trait?”* why procrastination is often connected to emotional regulation* how transition difficulties can look like avoidance* the invisible executive-function demands inside everyday tasks* functional freeze, hustle culture and the guilt of never truly resting* why shame creates heavier tasks rather than better motivation* the difference between knowing what to do and being able to initiate it* how identity and language can create a bridge towards change* dopamine, pursuit and the importance of a meaningful first step* the Buddhist principle of Right Effort and creating the conditions for growthAshley also explores why late-identified neurodivergent adults may begin struggling with tasks they once managed through urgency, adrenaline, masking and fear - and why this can represent the exhaustion of an old fuel source rather than a loss of character.The episode closes with *Building the Bridge*, a short metaphorical meditation about a traveller learning to cross the distance between intention and action one steady piece at a time.Because the visible task may take five minutes while the nervous system has spent five hours trying to reach the starting line.Mindful Mondays is part of The Neurodivergent Experience, now within the Autistic Culture Podcast Network.Find Ashley's longer meditations, Yoga Nidras, nervous-system practices and Bedtime Alchemy stories on Insight Timer by searching *Ashley Dupuy*.To register your interest in Ashley's September From Mask to Map group coaching cohort, email *[integrativeiom@gmail.com](mailto:integrativeiom@gmail.com)*.Our Sponsors:

Do the hard thing first: why you're not lazy, you're avoiding a feeling. The hardest part of any task isn't the middle. It's the start. That's the wall. I’m a chronic task avoider, and in this episode I’m sharing my tried and tested ADHD guide to beating procrastination and the avoidance loop. This episode is for you if: You'll dread one tiny email and somehow clean the whole house to avoid it You've called yourself lazy your whole life despite having a full, busy, can't-sit-still life You've tried every new planner and schedule and still can't make yourself start Here's what I break down in this episode: Procrastination is emotion management, not time management: why you're avoiding the feeling, not the task The avoidance loop: how "being busy" is actually how you dodge the thing that matters Open tabs: why unfinished tasks drain your battery all day (the 1920s study) Do the hard thing first: how to beat your own excuses to the door Three hacks to start: the doable start, name the feeling, and the 2-minute timer … Episode Links: Weekly Planner Notepad: https://www.stephpaseplanners.com.au/products/weekly-planner-notepad-undated 2026 Planners: https://www.stephpaseplanners.com.au/collections/planners … Follow Stephing Up I’m Steph Pase, your (somewhat) organised bestie in your ears. This podcast is about growth that’s messy, building a life that actually fits you, and what happens when life doesn’t go to plan. We’ll talk mental health, motherhood, business, ADHD and how to stop being such an asshole to yourself. New episodes drop every Monday morning.So set your reminder. Pop in your headphones. Because we’re Stephing Up together. … Let’s Hang: Submit your Hot Mess Hotline question here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUnWTcPntVMCQrdu2wSFqFHEnQkggznr_23Ux9zDBNvlh78g/viewform?usp=publish-editor Stephing Up on Instagram: @stephing.up Steph Pase on Instagram: @stephpase_ Steph Pase on Youtube: @stephpase. Shop Planners + Organisation: Steph Pase Planners Shop Steph’s book “Mastering my Messy Life”: Penguin Books Australia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The most expensive sentence I've ever said is "I'll start tomorrow." Not because I said it once, but because I said it every day for years, quietly, in the area of my life that mattered most. When I recently asked you on Instagram what keeps you from following through, more than half of you named the same thing I struggled with: procrastination. So this is the one episode I want you to never need another one for. In this episode I'm breaking down why you actually procrastinate (it's simpler than you've been told), why putting something off doesn't relieve it but ages it, and the two moves that get you out: make later loud, and make starting cheap. I'll show you why the task was never the hard part, why starting is, and the one skill that beats procrastination almost every time. And I'll give you something to do in the next two minutes, because I refuse to let listening to this be the way you procrastinate today. If you've ever wanted something badly and still handed it to tomorrow, this one's for you. In this episode: Why listening to procrastination advice can be a form of procrastination Why ease wins in the moment (loud vs. silent) and what to do about it The difference between relieving a task and avoiding it Why you pay for the thing whether you do it or not, and how to pay only once Activation energy: why starting costs more than continuing The lie of "do it or don't do it," and the creative third option that's always there How to be a two-minute person Why momentum is its own kind of rest A few lines worth sitting with: "You're going to pay for this task whether you do it or not. The only question is how many times." "When you put it off, you didn't get rid of it. You aged it." "What I was missing wasn't discipline. It was creativity." "I don't want to call you out. I want to call you up." Ready to stop losing the negotiation? Procrastination is the conversation you have with yourself in the seconds before a choice, where you talk yourself into "not right now" and win, against yourself. DEFENSE Foundations is four weeks of guided practice for exactly those seconds. The cart is open now and we begin July 1st. Join us: elizabethbenton.com/defense/

Procrastination is a disease there is no cure or pill for.    No magic phrase.     It's all about having the right mindset.     My brain and my body are programmed to protect myself and my family.    I do some dangerous things to put my body in pain.    Going to the gym.    Staying focused at work.    I have to kick out that little bitch voice out of my head and replace it with the real Ryan Stewman voice.    Let me remind you.......   God rewards the action takers.    The hustlers.    Many people like to wait on God, on other people........on themselves.    If you do what the 99% do, you'll continue to wait.    As soon as an idea comes into your mind, do it.    God gives you the idea, and it's up to you to take action.    The way you get rid of procrastination is to kill that little voice that tells you to wait.......the bitch voice.    If you think it, do it.   Do it now!    Do it!    About the ReWire Podcast   The ReWire Podcast with Ryan Stewman – Dive into powerful insights as Ryan Stewman, the HardCore Closer, breaks down mental barriers and shares actionable steps to rewire your thoughts. Each episode is a fast-paced journey designed to reshape your mindset, align your actions, and guide you toward becoming the best version of yourself. Join in for a daily dose of real talk that empowers you to embrace change and unlock your full potential.    Learn how you can become a member of a powerful community consistently rewiring itself for success at ⁠https://www.jointheapex.com/⁠   Rise Above 

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Cicone Prince.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Cicone Prince.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Cicone Prince.

Do you find yourself putting off your time entries or delaying routine docketing tasks? Many lawyers struggle with procrastination in this area, and it can create stress, tension, and bottlenecks in workflow. In this first episode in a series on specific areas of procrastination for lawyers, we look at why docketing often gets delayed and what underlying challenges contribute to this pattern.       This episode offers tools and insights for developing the skill of entering time efficiently, understanding the mental habits that make starting and completing docketing challenging, and creating systems to make the process more manageable. You'll hear concepts that help you notice patterns in your workflow and approach these tasks with greater consistency and ease.        Whether you are just getting started with time entries or seeking to improve your current processes, the ideas shared here provide a new perspective on managing routine tasks. By understanding the factors that influence procrastination in docketing, you can begin to act with more intention and reduce the stress and friction that often accompany this essential task.                                          Get full show notes and more information here: https://thejoyfulpractice.com/266             Click here to grab my procrastination protocol checklist: https://mailchi.mp/0c249b28750c/procrastination_protocol              Click here to grab my time management podcast roadmap: https://mailchi.mp/d267dabde299/time-management-lawyers-podcast-roadmap

In this encore episode, Kemi challenges the hustle culture belief that you have to work yourself to exhaustion to succeed. Instead of a typical productivity lecture, we are looking at how to use strategic procrastination to your advantage.  Procrastination gets a bad reputation, but it can actually protect your creativity and reduce unnecessary stress. This is not an excuse to put everything off. It is about knowing exactly when to wait so you can break the cycle of last-minute panic without dropping your high standards.  Tune in to learn how to handle talk slides, abstract submissions, and SOPs without sacrificing your sanity or your standards. Applications for the July 2026 Get That Grant® cohort have been extended through Tuesday, June 23 at 11:59 PM PST. If you've been considering GTG, this is your final opportunity to apply for the July 2026 cohort. Participants also receive immediate access to Writing for Excellence: Persuasive Scientific Writing, Kemi's newest training for writing clear, persuasive, and competitive grant proposals and manuscripts—giving you a repeatable process you can use throughout your career.  Submit your application here. Not quite ready? Join the waitlist for the January 2027 cohort: www.kemidoll.com/gtgwaitlist If you'd like to learn more foundational career navigation concepts for women of color in academic medicine and public health, sign up for our KD Coaching Foundations Series: www.kemidoll.com/foundations. Text Dr. Kemi directly.

If you feel like you don't know what you're doing, you're in good company. Fredrik Backman is the author of 11 books, including his latest hit “My Friends” and his first novel “A Man Called Ove,” which hit the New York Times bestseller list and was made into a film starring Tom Hanks. But he still struggles with self-confidence. In this episode, Fredrik speaks candidly with Adam about his battles with anxiety and procrastination, and the two discuss the psychology of pursuing happiness, building self-esteem, and living with grief. It's a conversation unlike any other we've had.Featured guestFollow Fredrik Backman on Instagram and at https://www.fredrikbackman.com/Buy Fredrik's books hereConnect with the teamFollow Adam on Instagram, LinkedIn, and at adamgrant.net/Subscribe to Adam's Substack GrantedWatch ReThinking videos on YouTube at TEDAudioCollectiveFollow TED on X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTokReThinking is produced by Cosmic Standard. Our Senior Producer is Jessica Glazer, our Engineer is Aja Simpson, our Technical Director is Jacob Winik, and our Executive Producer is Eliza Smith.For the full text transcript, visit ted.com/podcasts/rethinking-with-adam-grant-transcripts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every leader has something they keep putting off. In this episode, Jon Acuff joins Craig to name the procrastination cycle holding leaders back and how to build the habits and mindsets that move you from hesitation to real action.  Get the free leader guide for this episode here: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/productivity-expert-stop-procrastinating-on-what-matters-most-jon-acuff. ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY

In this episode, Heather sits down with her good friend Nicole Begley for an honest conversation about productivity, efficiency, and why there is no one-size-fits-all approach to running a business. They share their vastly different ways of managing tasks, planning their days, and getting things done—and why trying to force someone else's system onto yourself often creates more frustration than results. If you've ever felt like you're "doing productivity wrong," this episode will be incredibly validating. Key Takeaways:  There is no universal productivity system. What works brilliantly for one person may completely fail for someone else. Different brains require different approaches. Success comes from understanding your natural tendencies instead of fighting them. Stop making productivity struggles mean something about you. A system not working doesn't mean you're flawed. Self-awareness is more valuable than discipline. Learning how your brain operates helps you build sustainable systems. Shame keeps you stuck. Replacing judgment with curiosity creates freedom and momentum. Procrastination isn't always the problem. Sometimes it's simply how your brain naturally works under certain conditions. You don't have to force yourself into someone else's box. Your business gets to fit your brain—not the other way around. Deadlines and accountability matter differently for everyone. Knowing your triggers helps you create better systems. Flexibility is a strength. Productivity isn't about perfection—it's about finding what consistently supports you. The goal isn't to become someone else. The goal is to become more effective as yourself. What if you've never been bad at productivity… you've just been using the wrong system? What if the thing you've been criticizing about yourself is actually valuable information? This conversation will make you rethink everything you've believed about getting things done. Press play and finally give yourself permission to work the way your brain was designed to work. How to Support the Podcast: Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts. Please like, share, and leave a review. If you like the content, please share with your friends by posting on social media so that we can reach and impact more people. Join our next free coaching workshop: www.getcoachedbyheather.com Connect: Heather Lahtinen: Website, Facebook, Instagram 

In this week's episode, Jason is in Ireland finding himself so Mary and Keith welcome the crew from Woodworking is Bullsh*t, Paul Jasper and Erik Curtis, to talk about the rise and fall of social media, procrastination, motivation, how to raw dog your downtime and GLP-1?? But somewhere in all the palaver, we make some good points...we think...Check out Paul and Erik's AMAZING Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/woodworking-is-bullshit/id1724046445Be sure to check out Bits & Bits at www.bitsbits.com and use coupon code MORSELS15 to save 15% on your order of router and/or CNC bits. Be sure to hit up Katz-Moses Tools at www.KMTools.com - cool tools at a fair price. If it's on their website, it's in Jonathan's apron. www.kmtools.com **And check out the new Katz Moses toolless adjustable countersink and new sharpening jig and sliding stop block. Oh, and don't forget about his new aluminum channel French Cleat system with some bad azz 3D printed accessories that lock in place!! WTB Woodworking's latest giveaway is a ~$1,000 JET Power Tools DC-1100VX-CK Dust Collector with Vortex Cone! Suck me sideways! Register at wtbwoodworking.com/giveaway. Registration is good through midnight EST on Thursday, July 24th. And be sure to check out WTB Woodworking in person at 390 Pike Road, Unit 2, Huntingdon Valley, PA for lumber, slabs, woodworking tools and MORE!! Or shop online and earn yourself some Burkell bucks for every dollar you spend! Go to wtbwoodworking.com to shop online.Help us support Grit-Grip!! A revolutionary new breed of double-sided sanding sponges that we all LOVE! Check it out at https://grit-grip.com/ and use code "shopsounds" at checkout to get a free sanding block!GorillaWood Glue is the #1 most-used wood glue brand among woodworking pros! Go to gorillatough.com/shopsounds to learn more about their amazing line up of products! Gorilla. Trusted by pros, easy for everyone.The Bourbon Blade: https://www.bourbonmoth.com/shop/p/the-bourbon-blade-original-pocket-chiselIf you'd like to support us on Patreon and have access to our irreverent aftershow, you can sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/shopsoundspodcastYou can find us on Instagram, Youtube, Facebook and TikTok (maybe): Bourbon Moth Woodworking and Keith Johnson Woodworking and Kodamari Design

If you've ever found yourself putting off important tasks and wondering why you can't just get started, this episode is for you. Cara Harvey dives into the real reason behind procrastination and explains why it has nothing to do with laziness, lack of motivation, or poor time management. Instead, procrastination is often an emotional response that keeps us avoiding uncomfortable feelings. Learn how to identify the root cause of your procrastination, break free from the procrastination cycle, and take meaningful action toward your goals with less guilt and more self-compassion. AI prompt guide for busy moms. Sign up for FREE here A PURPOSE-DRIVEN MOM SHOW NOTES http://apurposedrivenmom.com/podcast515  

Philosopher Stefan Molyneux breaks down a 32-year-old Catholic caller's abusive father trauma, procrastination chains and game addictions to forge self-ownership and toxic-family freedom.GET FREEDOMAIN MERCH! https://shop.freedomain.com/SUBSCRIBE TO ME ON X! https://x.com/StefanMolyneuxFollow me on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@freedomain1GET MY NEW BOOK 'PEACEFUL PARENTING', THE INTERACTIVE PEACEFUL PARENTING AI, AND THE FULL AUDIOBOOK!https://peacefulparenting.com/Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free!Subscribers get 12 HOURS on the "Truth About the French Revolution," multiple interactive multi-lingual philosophy AIs trained on thousands of hours of my material - as well as AIs for Real-Time Relationships, Bitcoin, Peaceful Parenting, and Call-In Shows!You also receive private livestreams, HUNDREDS of exclusive premium shows, early release podcasts, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and much more!See you soon!https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/FREEDOMAIN2026

Procrastination is the most expensive fear because the price tag is your life. Every day you wait to begin, you're stealing from your future self. The worst part is you know you're doing it, but don't know how to stop. Jon Acuff joins me on the next Susie Larson Live to share from his book, "Procrastination Proof: Never Get Stuck Again." It's not your willpower holding you back. It's permission.  Jon mentions his book "Soundtracks" Check out Susie's podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here