Beat Procrastination

The real reason you’re putting it off?
The cause lies deeper than you think.

I could give you 100 time management tips on how to fix your procrastination problem…

But none are going to work.

Until you get to the problem underneath.
⤷ Using discipline to force yourself to do things is a recipe for burnout
⤷ Today’s solution fades and you are stuck having to battle yourself again tomorrow
⤷ After a strong morning start, your energy fades to the same story

Research shows that procrastination is an emotion regulation problem, not a time management issue.

When you catch yourself procrastinating, stop looking at your calendar.

Look at what’s happening inside instead. Use the FAD method:
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Fear: ‘What am I afraid of with this task?’
Aid: ‘What support do I need to begin?’
Delay: ‘What’s making me hesitate?’

⤷ Sometimes it’s fear of failure keeping us stuck
⤷ Sometimes it’s perfectionism
⤷ Sometimes we simply need a friend to sit with us while we start

The next time you find yourself putting something off, pause before downloading another app or creating another schedule.

Take a moment to check in with your emotions first.

Because productivity isn’t just about managing time – it’s about understanding ourselves.