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213: How to Stop Procrastinating Right Now: Turn 'I'll Do It Tomorrow' Into Immediate Action


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How to Stop Procrastinating Right Now: Turn 'I'll Do It Tomorrow' Into Immediate Action

Tired of telling yourself "I'll do it tomorrow" while important business tasks pile up? Procrastination isn't about laziness - it's about having the wrong mindset tools. In this episode of The Overwhelmed Entrepreneur, Cindy Gordon reveals why your brain says "I'll do it tomorrow" and shares her Instant Action Mindset Method for turning procrastination into immediate momentum.

In this episode, you'll discover:

  • Why procrastination is an emotional regulation issue disguised as a productivity problem
  • The neuroscience behind why thinking about challenging tasks activates your brain's pain centers
  • How "I'll do it tomorrow" is actually your brain's attempt to avoid emotional discomfort
  • The Reality Check Pause that helps you identify what you're really avoiding
  • The Two-Minute Truth Test that breaks through catastrophic thinking
  • How to use micro-actions to trick your brain into starting without completion pressure
  • The 2-minute rule that removes the barrier of perfectionism

Perfect for: Female entrepreneurs who struggle with procrastination on important business tasks, business owners who avoid challenging projects, overwhelmed professionals tired of the "I'll do it tomorrow" cycle, and anyone ready to turn avoidance into immediate action.

Episode Highlights: "Procrastination isn't about being lazy or lacking willpower. It's about having the wrong mindset tools for the job."

"The anticipation of doing the task is almost always worse than actually doing it."

"You don't need more willpower to stop procrastinating. You need mindset tools that help you move through discomfort instead of avoiding it."

Resources mentioned:

  • The Reality Check Method
  • Instant Action Mindset Method
  • ExclusivelyCindy.com
  • @exclusivelycindy

Stop saying "I'll do it tomorrow." Start taking action on what matters today.

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The Strategic EntrepreneurBy Cindy Gordon - Strategic Business Coach for Female Entrepreneurs