01: I love starting new things... it’s exciting and full of possibilities.
A lot of tasks get left in the middle... when the possibilities have been culled and the hard work is left.
As for actually crossing the finish line. It’s rarely as dramatic as the start.
Most things don’t fail at the beginning. The stall just before you cross the line...
Whether it’s sending the email, actually making the decision or finally uploading the file.
The final gap is often smaller in reality than in your mind.
Open loops take up way more energy than closed ones.
So, while I’m pausing for tea today I’m getting clear on a last step. Setting a 20 minute timer and finishing the damn thing.
If you’d like my guided pause for tea to help you close a loop listen to this week’s Tea Mind podcast.
Your mind will feel the difference.
p.s. For your pause for tea this week, I recommend Royal Earl Grey & other teas here.
02: Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator
In this TED Talk delivered by Tim Urban, a writer and illustrator known for his website Wait But Why, he explores the illogical nature of procrastination by illustrating the common distractions that lead individuals to delay important tasks. This is a great call to action to reflect on our long-term goals while we still can.
Watch now: TED Talk
03: ‘How to Stop Procrastinating, According to the World’s Leading Expert (It’s Not What You Think)’
In this podcast episode, Mel Robbins and Dr Joseph Ferrari, a prominent psychology professor, discuss the true nature of chronic procrastination. Dr Ferrari notes this behaviour is an irrational, learned habit rather than a simple failure of time management. That means you have the power to unlearn it and reclaim your time.
He also refutes the myth that people perform better under pressure, noting that procrastinators actually produce more errors while lying to themselves about their productivity.
Watch now: Mel Robbins podcast
Thanks for pausing for tea with me today.
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Erica x
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