Focus Friday: Procrasti-Planning

Why We Plan Instead of Act

📌 Have you ever spent so much time making a plan that you never actually start the thing you were planning for?

Welcome to procrasti-planning—when planning feels productive but actually becomes another form of avoidance. It’s sneaky because you’re doing something… but you’re not actually moving forward.

👉 You color-code your planner instead of starting the project.
👉 You research 17 different workout routines instead of just going for a walk.
👉 You make a detailed budget spreadsheet instead of paying the overdue bill.

Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Many people—especially those with ADHD—get caught in this cycle. Planning gives us a dopamine hit without the discomfort of actually doing the task. But too much planning = zero action.

So, how do we break the cycle?

✅ Set a “Good Enough” Limit – Give yourself a deadline for planning (e.g., “I’ll spend 10 minutes making a plan, then I take action”).

⏳ Do a Tiny Start – Instead of perfecting the plan, take a micro-action toward the goal (e.g., put on workout clothes instead of researching workout plans).

🎯 Accountability Check – Ask yourself: Am I planning, or am I avoiding? If it’s avoidance, time to pivot.

💡 Use the 5-Minute Rule – Commit to just 5 minutes of doing instead of planning. You might surprise yourself.

This week, let’s stop thinking about the thing and start doing the thing. What’s one task you’ve been procrasti-planning? Drop it in the comments and let’s tackle it together!

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