This week on The Friday 5, Bob Raynor explores the surprising relationship between procrastination and the creative brain. Instead of treating procrastination as a flaw, Bob reframes it as a sign of cognitive overload, incubation, and creative exploration.
From the science behind “exploratory delay,” to the power of tiny two-minute actions (“task snacking”), to understanding when procrastination shifts from helpful wandering to harmful avoidance — this episode is a short, honest guide to beating procrastination without beating yourself up.
Perfect for creatives, freelancers, and anyone who ever thought, “Why can’t I just start?”
You’ll learn:
Why procrastination isn’t laziness
What “incubation” means for your creative ideas
How “task snacking” jumpstarts momentum
The curve of creativity: saying no to panic, yes to exploration
How curiosity — not discipline — is the antidote to stagnation
