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Progress Over Perfection: Mindset Shifts that Work
Oliver Grant May 15, 2025

Have you ever delayed starting a project because you didn’t feel “ready”? Maybe you’ve rewritten the same email ten times or hesitated to share your work because it wasn’t quite “perfect.” If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many unknowingly fall into the perfection trap — a mindset that convinces us we must have everything Read More

Evening Planning Habits to Reduce Tomorrow’s Procrastination
Oliver Grant May 14, 2025

Have you ever woken up to a day that already feels behind before it begins? You’re not alone. Many spend mornings rushing, trying to remember what’s urgent, and fumbling through to-do lists written half-heartedly the night before. But here’s the truth: how you end your evening shapes how you begin the next day. Creating a Read More

Initiation Rituals to Build Automatic Action
Oliver Grant May 10, 2025

Ever found yourself staring at a to-do list, knowing what needs to be done but unable to take the first step? You’re not alone. Starting tasks can often feel like the most challenging part of productivity. This is where initiation rituals come into play. Establishing consistent productivity rituals and action triggers can transform your task Read More

How Poor Sleep Encourages Delay: Understanding the Sleep-Procrastination Cycle
Oliver Grant April 28, 2025

Have you ever had a sluggish morning after a night of tossing and turning? You’re not alone, and the consequences often extend far beyond a bit of yawning. When sleep falters, so does our ability to stay focused, energised, and productive. Many underestimate how directly poor sleep impacts motivation and increases the likelihood of procrastination Read More

Reducing Micro-Decisions to Beat Procrastination
Oliver Grant April 25, 2025

Ever feel exhausted before the real work even begins? You’re not alone if you’ve ever stood in front of your wardrobe agonising over what to wear or debated between two email templates for far too long. These seemingly trivial choices are called micro-decisions, and they add up. While they may appear harmless, micro-decisions create decision Read More

The Science of Avoidance: What Drives Chronic Procrastination
Oliver Grant April 24, 2025

We’ve all been there—staring at the task list, knowing what needs to be done, yet doing everything else instead. Whether it’s cleaning out the fridge, scrolling endlessly, or diving into a YouTube rabbit hole, procrastination creeps in. But have you ever asked yourself why? This isn’t just about laziness or poor time management. At the Read More

How to Use Task Chunking to Reduce Delay
Oliver Grant April 22, 2025

We’ve all experienced it — staring at a massive project, frozen by the sheer size of the job ahead. Whether it’s a work assignment, house project, or life admin task, the weight of “too much to do” often leads to doing nothing at all. That creeping overwhelm? It’s one of procrastination’s best friends. This is Read More

Why Your Brain Chooses Delay Over Action
Oliver Grant April 18, 2025

Why is it so easy to delay what matters most? From putting off that work presentation to skipping a gym session, procrastination strikes us all. Even when deadlines loom and motivation is high, our brains can still favour comfort over productivity. The reasons for this go deeper than laziness or poor time management. This article Read More

The Pomodoro Technique and Task Momentum
Oliver Grant April 18, 2025

Have you ever sat down to work, stared at your to-do list, and somehow ended up deep-cleaning your fridge instead? If so, you’re not alone. Procrastination doesn’t stem from laziness but from avoidance, overwhelm, or lack of clarity. When tasks feel daunting or endless, momentum can disappear altogether. That’s where the Pomodoro Technique comes in Read More