You Can Do Hard Things: Build Resilience & Beat Procrastination

SHOW NOTES:

On this show…we’re exploring how you can do hard things, build resilience & beat procrastination! We’re diving into that moment when your brain whispers, “nah, let’s just wait, doing hard stuff is hard.” And you know what? That’s totally okay. Procrastination isn’t about laziness, it’s your body’s way of dodging discomfort. We’ll explore how resilience isn’t about superhero strength, it’s about learning to lean into the challenge, even when you’d rather binge‑watch from your comfort zone.

Life tosses curveballs; overwhelm, fear of failing, perfectionism, or just sheer dread of starting. But guess what? Even taking the tiniest step counts as a win. I’ll walk you through what’s really going on in your brain, then we’ll share a laugh (or two) as we explore strategies that empower, not overwhelm. Stick around; by the end, procrastination might just feel a little more conquerable and maybe even a bit fun.

Let’s start by getting on the same page. We’re tossing around two big, emotionally loaded words today, resilience and procrastination and if you’re like most of us, they come with a mix of admiration, guilt, hope, and ugh. So before we dig in, let’s unpack what they really mean, no shame, no psych textbook, just real talk.

Resilience is often portrayed as superhero stuff, people running back into burning buildings, climbing mountains with one leg, bouncing back from personal tragedy like it was just a flat tire. But in everyday life, resilience looks more like showing up to a meeting you’re dreading, trying again after failing, or getting out of bed when everything in your body says “no thanks.” It’s not about being immune to struggle, it’s about finding a way through it. Resilience is messy, imperfect, and deeply human. It’s the part of you that whispers “try again” when the louder voice says “just quit.”

On the other hand, procrastination is often misjudged as laziness or a lack of discipline. But spoiler alert: it’s not. Procrastination is actually a form of emotional self-protection. It’s your brain saying, “That task looks uncomfortable. Let’s go organize the fridge instead.” You delay not because you don’t care, but because something about that task, fear of failure, fear of success, overwhelm, boredom, feels threatening or unpleasant. So you put it off… and then beat yourself up for putting it off. Sound familiar?

Why We Procrastinate: The Psychology of Putting Things Off

Can Self-Compassion Overcome Procrastination?

The ONLY Way To Stop Procrastinating | Mel Robbins

CHALLENGE: Stop waiting for the perfect moment and start with the next one—messy, unmotivated, and unsure if you’re ready. Because forward is forward, and five imperfect minutes of action beats one more day of overthinking.

I Know YOU Can Do It!