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How Perfectionism Leads to Chronic Delay

Perfectionism is often seen as a badge of honour. You might even take pride in your meticulousness, high standards, or refusal to settle for “good enough.” But what happens when your desire for flawlessness starts holding you back? When that final edit never comes, or the project remains untouched because you fear it won’t be Read More

How Too Many Choices Lead to Daily Delays
Charlotte Hayes May 7, 2025

Have you ever stood in front of your wardrobe, paralysed by indecision, trying to choose what to wear? Or scrolled endlessly through Netflix, only to give up watching anything altogether? If so, you’ve experienced decision fatigue and choice overload. While these moments seem small, their cumulative impact on productivity is significant. In today’s hyper-connected world, Read More

Why Online Work Makes You Procrastinate More
Isabelle Mercer April 29, 2025

Have you ever sat down at your computer, determined to tackle your to-do list, only to find yourself an hour later deep into a social media rabbit hole or distracted by endless notifications? You’re not alone. The shift to online work has brought flexibility and convenience, but it has also introduced a host of digital 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

Emotional Avoidance: A Root Cause of Delay
Fiona Blake April 24, 2025

Procrastination is often viewed as a matter of poor time management or laziness. But what if the real reason for the delay isn’t on your calendar, but in your emotions? Emotional avoidance, a deeper, more elusive form of procrastination, silently shapes decisions, delays actions, and fuels chronic stress. Whether it’s avoiding an awkward conversation, putting Read More

The 5-Minute Rule That Gets You Moving
Charlotte Hayes April 22, 2025

You know that feeling when a task is hanging over your head and you keep putting it off instead of getting started? We’ve all been there. The longer it sits, the heavier it feels. But what if the solution isn’t to push harder but to start smaller? Enter the 5-minute rule, a deceptively simple approach Read More

Becoming the Type of Person Who Finishes Things
Victoria Caldwell April 21, 2025

We’ve all been there. You start a project full of enthusiasm—a new fitness plan, an exciting creative endeavour, or a business idea. But somewhere along the way, the energy dips, distractions creep in, and suddenly, your once-promising goal is gathering dust. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Many people struggle not with starting, but with finishing 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