Let’s be real for a sec. We’ve all been there. That thing you really need to do? The one that’s been chilling on your to-do list for, oh, forever? Yeah, that one.

You know you should just start—but instead, you’re scrolling, snacking, reorganizing your junk drawer, or watching just one more episode. (Which, let’s be honest, turns into three.)

Sound familiar? Good news: procrastination isn’t a personality trait, it’s a habit. And habits? They can be broken. So let’s break this one, shall we?

Why Do We Even Procrastinate? (It’s Not Just Laziness)

First things first—if you’re procrastinating, it’s not because you’re lazy. You’re just stuck in one of these classic avoidance loops:

🔥 It feels too big. Your brain short-circuits when it looks at the mountain instead of the first step.
🔥 It feels too far away. Distant deadlines don’t scare you enough to start now.
🔥 You’re waiting for motivation. Spoiler: it’s not coming. You have to go first.
🔥 You’re aiming for perfection. If it can’t be perfect, why bother? (Ugh, this one gets us all.)

But don’t worry—there are actual ways to break the cycle. Let’s go.

7 Ways to Stop Procrastinating & Start Moving

1. Break It the Fk Down**

If your task feels massive, your brain will find anything else to do instead. (Yes, even scrubbing the baseboards suddenly seems urgent.) The trick? Shrink the task until it’s impossible to ignore.

✅ Instead of: "Write a book" → Start with "Write one messy paragraph."
✅ Instead of: "Launch my business" → Start with "Create a name list."
✅ Instead of: "Clean the house" → Start with "Unload the dishwasher."

Action tip: Take that big task, chop it into 3-5 tiny steps, and start with the easiest one.

2. Set ‘Micro Deadlines’ (Because Distant Deadlines = Procrastination’s Playground)

When your brain sees "due next month," it translates to "I’ll do it later." (And later = never.) Solution? Shrink your timeline.

💡 Instead of: “Finish the project by Friday.”
🎯 Try: “Outline the project by noon today.”

Action tip: Block mini-deadlines in your calendar like non-negotiable meetings. You wouldn’t skip a client call—so don’t skip on yourself.

3. Use the 2-Minute Rule

If it takes less than two minutes, do it right now. No thinking. No overanalyzing. Just do the damn thing.

🚀 Send that quick email.
🚀 Take out the trash.
🚀 Book the appointment.
🚀 Open the document and type one sentence.

Action tip: Every morning, knock out three of these tiny tasks before diving into your main work. It’s a productivity warm-up.

4. Find Your ‘Why’ (Because Guilt Doesn’t Work, But Purpose Does)

Sometimes we procrastinate because we forget why we even care about the task in the first place. Find the real reason behind it.

👎 "I need to exercise." → Feels like a chore.
👍 "I want to feel strong and energized every day." → Feels empowering.

Action tip: Take 5 minutes to write down why this goal actually matters to you. Reconnect with the big picture.

5. Get Someone to Call You Out (Nicely, Of Course)

You know what kills procrastination fast? Knowing someone’s going to check in on you.

When you’re only accountable to yourself, it’s easy to push things off. But when a friend, mentor, or coach is waiting on an update? You bet your ass you’ll get it done.

Action tip: Tell someone what you’re working on and ask them to check in on your progress. Trust me, it works.

6. Stop Waiting for the Perfect Time (It’s Not Coming)

Real talk: perfectionism is just procrastination in a fancy outfit. If you’re waiting until you feel ready or everything is perfect, you’ll be waiting forever.

✨ Start before you’re ready.
✨ Start before it’s perfect.
✨ Start before your brain tries to talk you out of it.

Action tip: Set a 10-minute timer and make some progress. Imperfect action > no action.

7. Reward Yourself Like Pavlov’s Dog

Your brain LOVES rewards. Use that to your advantage.

🎉 Finish a task? Take a walk.
🎉 Hit a deadline? Treat yourself to a fancy coffee.
🎉 Make progress? Watch an episode guilt-free.

When your brain knows something good is coming, it’s way more likely to follow through.

Action tip: Pick one thing you’ll do for yourself after checking off a task. Then actually do it.

Final Thoughts: Just Start. Even If It’s Messy.

Procrastination doesn’t go away on its own—you have to call it out and take control.

✨ Break it down.
✨ Set micro deadlines.
✨ Get an accountability buddy.
✨ Take messy action.

And most importantly? Don’t wait until you feel ready. Because done is always better than perfect.

Need help actually following through on your goals? That’s where I come in. Let’s make sh*t happen—together.

📢 Drop a comment: What’s the #1 thing you’ve been procrastinating on? Let’s tackle it.