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Stop Thinking About It and Just Do It (Here's How)

29 set 2026 · 28 min. 28 sec.
Stop Thinking About It and Just Do It (Here's How)
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 Hey beautiful people. I've got a little cold and my hair is not cooperating, but I showed up anyway, because I didn't want to procrastinate on talking to you about...

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 Hey beautiful people. I've got a little cold and my hair is not cooperating, but I showed up anyway, because I didn't want to procrastinate on talking to you about procrastination. My mom Lois has never put anything off a day in her life, and she genuinely doesn't understand why the rest of us do. This one's for everybody else. Here's the truth: procrastination has nothing to do with how badly you want something. It's an emotional problem, not a productivity problem. You're not avoiding the task. You're avoiding the feeling attached to the task. Once you understand what your brain is doing, you can get the upper hand, and I've seen this work over and over with my clients. Key Takeaways
  • Your brain can't tell the difference between thinking about something and doing it. Every time you think about that thing you're putting off, your brain believes you're working on it and getting nowhere, so it starts to feel huge.
  • Don't think about it unless you're working on it. Put it in your calendar in small chunks, set a reminder, and let it go until then.
  • Motivation comes after action, not before. Start small, and the good feelings follow.
Episode Highlights
  • A quick lemon exercise that proves your brain reacts to your thoughts like they're real
  • Why creative people are especially prone to procrastination, and the "perfect problem" that keeps them from starting
  • The five-minute timer trick I used with a painter client, who showed up with a canvas way bigger than I expected
  • Why it takes longer to complain about emptying the dishwasher than to actually empty it (about three minutes, kids)
  • Why your to-do list needs fun things on it too, even Halloween costumes in December
  • A guided meditation where you picture your task already done and feel what that's like, followed by silent repetition of the mantra Om
Mentions and References
  • My book, Honey Do to Honey DONE!, on using reminders and task lists so households can stop arguing about kitty litter and start actually talking to each other
  • The "little by little" technique from last season
  • My "It's All in Your Head" T-shirt
  • Pickleball players and CrossFit folks, who are proof that feeling good fuels follow-through
Try This Week Pick one thing you've been putting off. Instead of thinking about it all week, put it in your calendar as a short block, even five minutes. When the time comes, get yourself somewhere that feels good: your favorite spot, a candle, your favorite drink. Then just start. And add one fun thing to your to-do list while you're at it. Connect With Me Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Meditation and yoga retreats and other offerings: ilovetherapy.com
Live in Georgia and ready to work together? Visit the website to set up a free face-to-face consultation.
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