Chase Hatchery Group

The biggest eye-opener for me was realizing that procrastination isn’t just about poor time management—it’s more emotional than I thought. I used to beat myself up for constantly delaying tasks, especially ones I cared about, thinking I was just lazy or unmotivated. One afternoon, after putting off a simple email for three days, I got so frustrated that I searched online for why I kept sabotaging myself. That’s when I landed on this blog that broke it all down clearly: procrastination is often a way to avoid discomfort—whether that’s anxiety, fear of judgment, or just feeling overwhelmed. That was a game changer. The article explained how our brains trick us into short-term relief by avoiding the task, but in the long run, it creates even more stress. What stuck with me was the idea that procrastination is more about emotional regulation than time. Since then, I’ve tried to pause and ask myself why I’m avoiding something instead of just forcing it. Sometimes it’s fear, sometimes perfectionism—but once I name it, it’s easier to move forward. I wish I’d learned that sooner, because now I handle things with more awareness and a lot less guilt.