THE SECRET TO OVERCOMING PROCRASTINATION (For Real This Time)
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Let’s be honest: You’re not lazy. You’re just… scrolling.
You sit down to “be productive” and suddenly:
reorganize your skincare shelf
look up the life expectancy of jellyfish
open 14 Chrome tabs for no reason
It’s not a lack of willpower.
It’s your brain’s way of avoiding anything that feels hard, boring, or overwhelming.
But here’s the good news:
You can trick it back.
Let’s go.
The Secret to Overcoming Procrastination
(For Real This Time)
3. Reward Your Brain Like a Pet
Your brain loves dopamine. So give it some.
Try this rule:
Task → Treat
Email sent? → Cookie
Outline done? → Dance break
Blogpost written? → You’re a baddie now
Make productivity fun again.
1. The 5-Minute Lie
Tell yourself: “I’ll just do it for 5 minutes.”
Your brain won’t freak out, because 5 minutes = zero threat.
And guess what?
Once you start, you often keep going.
It’s science. Or magic. Or both.
2. Make It Ugly On Purpose
Perfectionism = Procrastination with lip gloss.
If you’re waiting to “do it right,” you’ll never start.
Try this:
Write messy
Say “meh” to aesthetics
Hit publish, then fix later
Progress > Polish. Every time.
4. Sync With Your Cycle
(If You Have One)
You are not a robot.
Follicular phase? GO mode.
Luteal? Admin + cozy stuff only.
Menstrual? Reflect, rest, don’t expect CEO energy.
Working with your energy = less fight, more flow.
5. Fake Deadlines, Real Progress
Give yourself fake mini-deadlines.
Your brain loves urgency, but hates pressure.
Ex:
Final due: Friday
Fake due: Wednesday
Friday = buffer zone = less panic = better work
6.
Procrastinate with purpose
Too overwhelmed to write that blog?
Cool. Then:
Organize your desk
Clean your desktop
Make a Pinterest board
It still counts. It’s productive procrastination.
7. Stop Bullying Yourself
You’re not lazy. You’re overloaded. Or bored. Or burned out.
Stop calling yourself a failure.
Instead:
Talk to yourself like a friend who’s just… stuck.
(Not broken. Not hopeless. Just stuck.)
Quick Recap
Lie to yourself (gently) – start with 5 min
Embrace ugly starts
Pair tasks with treats
Respect your hormonal energy
Use fake deadlines
Pivot when blocked
Be nice to your damn self
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