Always putting off your biggest tasks? 5 expert-backed ways to beat procrastination for good
Learn how to beat procrastination and get your work done with these top tips from social entrepreneur Sharath Jeevan and author Gemma Bray…
Procrastination
Are you a victim of smartphone procrastination? Increasing numbers of us are, and psychologists say it’s no accident
Think your smartphone is just a harmless distraction? Experts say it’s become the ultimate procrastination tool, offering instant relief whenever work feels difficult — and completely rewiring how we deal with discomfort. If you’ve ever picked up your smartphone to quickly check one notification only to find yourself still scrolling 20 minutes later, you’re not […]
The procrastination spiral: Why feeling busy isn’t the same as getting things done, and how shame caps it all
Procrastination over good work rarely looks like doing nothing. More often, it looks like planning, refining, organising, and mentally rehearsing work that never quite begins. Over time, this creates a procrastination spiral: a loop where delay feeds guilt, guilt undermines confidence, and lowered confidence makes starting even harder. What begins as simple postponement quietly becomes […]
6 ways to tackle the unbearable admin of modern life (and why it inevitably leads to procrastination)
From forgotten passwords and school dinner deadlines to endless logins, notifications and tiny decisions, modern life’s “invisible admin” is quietly draining our mental energy. Experts explain why it feels so overwhelming — and how to make it easier on your brain. What feels like simple organisation is often anything but. Psychologists and productivity experts say […]
There are 5 types of procrastinator: Which one are you?
Are you a sock-drawer organiser or an inbox emptier? Do you get seduced by the siren song of the craft cupboard, or suddenly become extremely focused on tidying your desk, instead of working on it? If you’ve ever wondered why every productivity hack seems to work for everyone except you, there’s a good reason. Procrastination […]
Procrastination isn’t about time — it’s about why we avoid the things we want most
Procrastination is usually seen as a time-management issue, but the real barrier is rarely the task itself, but what it represents. Even small actions can turn possibility into reality, forcing us to commit, close off alternatives, and step into change. My son is applying for university, and for months I’ve been gently encouraging him, and […]
3 surprising lessons from Mel Robbins that can help you stop procrastinating
Mel Robbins has helped millions of people get moving – but she says the biggest obstacle most of us face isn’t laziness, it’s discouragement. Here she shares three surprisingly simple mindset shifts that could help you stop procrastinating for good. The woman who built an empire telling people how to get moving has a confession: […]
