Ever notice how "productivity hacks" never actually solve procrastination?
You try:
• $19.99/month app that'll "change everything"
• $60 planners with motivational quotes you'll ignore
• 5AM routines you'll quit by Wednesday
• Pomodoro timers (because working in 25-minute chunks is totally natural)
Yet here you are. Still putting things off.
I struggled with this for years.
Here's the truth - courtesy of Jill Avey:
You don't have a time management problem.
You have an emotional regulation problem.
Think about it:
You force yourself to be disciplined (hello burnout)
You start strong but fade by afternoon (surprise, surprise)
You find "solutions" that only work for a day (as advertised)
The real problem?
It's deeper than your to-do list.
Instead of downloading another productivity app, try the FAD method:
F - Fear: "What am I really afraid of?"
A - Aid: "What support do I need?"
D - Delay: "What's making me hesitate?"
Because let's be honest:
Sometimes it's fear of failure
Sometimes it's perfectionism
Sometimes we just need additional support
The next time you're procrastinating, stop looking at your calendar.
Look inside instead.
Because productivity isn't about managing time.
It's about understanding yourself.
