Procrastination Sucks: Let's Fix It Together| Clutterbug Podcast #327

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🗓️ 25 May 2026

⏱️ 59 minutes

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Hey Clutterbugs! Struggling with procrastination? You’re not alone. Procrastination can leave us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and trapped in a cycle of guilt and avoidance. In this episode, I open up about my own struggles with procrastination—how I’ve started too many projects, gotten overwhelmed, and ended up in a rut—and share the strategies that have helped me break free. If you’re ready to ditch the overwhelm, tackle unfinished projects, and finally get things done, this episode is for you! We’ll also be joined by Dr. Christine Li, aka the Procrastination Coach, who shares her expert insights on why we procrastinate (hint: it’s not about laziness!) and how to reframe your mindset to take action. Together, we’ll tackle the root causes of procrastination, from perfectionism and fear of failure to negative self-talk and the shame that keeps us stuck. Plus, I’ll share my favorite “do it crappy” method to help you stop overthinking and start making progress—no matter how messy it might be. And don’t think you’re just going to sit and listen! I want you to grab an unfinished project—whether it’s that pile of laundry, a junk drawer, or a half-finished craft—and get moving while you tune in. Set a timer, borrow my energy, and let’s tackle it together. You’ll be amazed at how much better you feel when you close the loop and finally get something done. I’m also answering your questions in our Talk to Cas segment, where we chat about all your clutter questions. Let me know in the comments what you accomplished while listening—your wins inspire me and everyone else tuning in. Let’s do this! For more from Dr. Christine Li, check out https://www.procrastinationcoach.com/ Want to get organized? Learn 6-Step The Clutterbug Method: https://clutterbug.thinkific.com/courses/Clutterbug-Method You can find more Clutterbug content here: Main YouTube Channel: @Clutterbug Website: http://www.clutterbug.me TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clutterbug_me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clutterbug_me/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Clutterbug.Me/ #clutterbug #podcast #Procrastination #StopProcrastinating #OvercomingProcrastination #ProductivityHacks #GetThingsDone #BeatProcrastination #FinishWhatYouStart #DeclutterYourLife #TimeManagementTips #MotivationTips #Perfectionism #NegativeSelfTalk #TackleProcrastination #ClutterFreeLiving #SelfImprovement #MindsetShift #TakeActionNow #ProductivityTips #StopOverthinking #Help #MessyHouse #ProcrastinationFix #ProcrastinationSolutions #ProcrastinationCoach #ProcrastinationTips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	I really struggle with procrastination, and I feel like I go in waves, and sometimes it's worse
0:05.0	than others. And right now, I'm in a rut. Let me just say, I'm in a deep hole of despair.
0:13.9	And what's happening is I started a bunch of projects. I was really ambitious. I was like,
0:18.1	this is going to be amazing. And I didn't realize how much
0:21.9	actual work and effort they were going to be. So I didn't finish them. And now I'm dreading,
0:27.3	going back and finishing. I'm procrastinating a bunch of projects that not only are adding to
0:34.1	clutter because of all the supplies, but it's stopping me from doing other things.
0:39.9	When you are procrastinating on something you know you should be doing, it means you feel guilt
0:44.9	and shame, having fun even, or starting anything new.
0:50.4	And you're stuck in this limbo of time wasting waiting, waiting for motivation,
0:56.3	waiting to actually like get the oomph, and also denying yourself doing anything else because
1:03.2	you should be doing XYZ. So today we're going to finish an unfinished project. Today we're going
1:09.8	to get something off our to do list and we're going to finish an unfinished project. Today we're going to get something off our to do
1:12.2	list and we're going to talk about how to tackle procrastination once and for all. I have an
1:18.6	awesome interview today, but before we get into that, I want to help inspire you and pick something
1:24.0	that you can work on today while you're listening. That is an unfinished project.
1:29.8	You are not allowed, okay, to just sit and listen or watch. I want you to get up and take action
1:34.8	and feel the like, borrow my energy because I am feeling super energized today and get something done.
1:42.0	Maybe you have pictures you've been saying you were going to hang forever
1:45.5	and they're just leaning up against the wall. Grab some nails and a hammer and do it shitty. Just up
1:52.8	is better than in a pile till perfect later. Or maybe you've started to declutter but you never
1:58.6	actually finished that drawer or that shelf. Maybe you
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