This week, the hosts of the Monkey Chatter podcast—Amy, Michelle, and Lara—get real about the habit they know all too well: procrastination.
Michelle owns up to it being "one of her things," while even the organized Amy struggles with the occasional task. Lara, however, wonders if a little pre-deadline chaos might actually be a productivity hack!They dive into the psychology of delay, making it clear that procrastination isn't laziness—it's just a fight between your brain and your desire to watch more cat videos.
The Highlights Reel
- It’s Not Laziness! The monkeys offer a definition of procrastination, separating it from simply being apathetic. It's an emotional battle, not a moral failing.
- The Frog, The Monkey, and The Deadline:
- They discuss the "old school" self-help classic, Eat That Frog!, pulling out tips like time blocking and tackling the absolute worst task first.
- Amy offers the "Little Wins" approach: knocking out smaller, easier things to build momentum before you tackle the monster.
- Lara argues that the impending pressure of a deadline might just be the focus tool she needs!
- The Pre-Game Plan: While Amy says procrastination only causes her stress, Michelle and Lara sometimes feel like they're actually working out the plan in their heads until the final deadline arrives.
- They explore the power of accountability—it turns out the fear of letting someone down is often more motivating than the fear of letting yourself down.
- Final Tips for Taming the Jungle of Dragging Feet: The hosts share their own ways to force action and accomplish that goal
Tune in to discover if you're navigating the jungle of your to-do list like a seasoned explorer or just swinging through the tangled vines aimlessly!
