Ep 64: Why You Can't Stop Procrastinating (And What to Actually Do About It)
We'll be honest, one of us procrastinated on her own podcast class about podcasting. And that's exactly how this episode happened.
This week, the Mandys get real about procrastination: why we do it, why we can't seem to stop, and the tips and tricks we're actually putting into practice. No judgment. We're both works in progress.
We get into:
Why procrastination isn't laziness — it's often fear, overwhelm, perfectionism, or ADHD
The dopamine hit of the deadline and why some of us genuinely do our best work under pressure
Why the "eat that frog" method and waking up at 5am won't work for everyone
The brain dump + time blocking combo that's actually making a difference
How to use a secondary calendar to stop your week from blowing up on Thursday
Why setting deadlines, even fake ones, changes everything
The resentment connection: why you're putting off that task at work (hint: it might be a sign)
The bite-sized piece method for massive projects you keep avoiding
Why procrastinating on things that don't have deadlines is punishing future you
How to take the shame out of the way your brain actually works
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FAQs
1. Why do people procrastinate even when they care about the task?
The episode explains that procrastination is often tied to fear, perfectionism, overwhelm, ADHD, or emotional resistance rather than laziness or lack of motivation.
2. Why do some people work better under pressure?
Mandy and Mandy discuss how looming deadlines create dopamine and urgency, which can temporarily increase focus and productivity for certain personality types and brains.
3. What productivity strategies are discussed in this episode?
The episode covers brain dumps, time blocking, fake deadlines, secondary calendars, and breaking large projects into smaller, manageable tasks.
4. What is the connection between procrastination and resentment?
The conversation explores how procrastination at work can sometimes signal resentment, burnout, or emotional resistance toward tasks that feel unfair, draining, or meaningless.
