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