Are you ADDICTED to Procrastination?! 

This video was so freeing for me. Procrastination has LITERALLY ruined my life in so many ways. I'm currently sitting in the consequences of it. It was very healing to learn that I can overcome this. Thank you ❤

I am definitely a perfect-inator. I wish someone would have helped me get a handle on it when I was young, since it has caused me no end of grief in my school, work, and personal life. Part of it, too, is that I tend to think 20 steps ahead when trying to complete a big project, and my brain short-circuits from the overload.

This is the best explanation I ever heard about procrastination,thank you!

I can totally relate when you said your daughter would rather fail from not trying than fail while trying. That feels like what I have been doing.

Spot on with this podcast! I started seeing the progress of getting the dopamine hit every time I did 1 small step. I ended up organizing my office, files and taxes! So thank you!

I could listen to you all day. You bring so much peace to such a stressful topic.

I never thought of it this way. I've received the dopamine hit from decluttering, but never thought of it helping me in other areas of my life! THANK YOU ❤ I'm excited to practice this immediately! 🥰

Well said, Cas! I often listen to you while I do my evening daily chores--I call them my "Late 15"--and tonight's topic was one I really needed. Also, as I listened my bee brain pondered why I prefer your channel to many other's. My conclusion is its the combination of your focus with the day's content, your vocal qualities (especially tempo), your humor, and that your podcasts give me a bit of a dopamine hit as I go to bed with my kitchen all set for a luxurious startfor tomorrow with time for coffee and reading. Thank you so much! 🎉 😊

Great ADHD hack!! You explained procrastination and the solution so well. It's not often that I hear ADHD advice that actually works.

I have a silly little way I stop procrastinating. I ask myself what would Elle Woods do? 😂

This one makes me even more excited for your collab with How to ADHD!!

This resonates so much. My hack for laundry is the only way I can get through it. I hang dry most of my clothes and I absolutely loathe this task. I only hang five items at a time then take a break. It might take me two hours but it’s much less overwhelming 😂

Came here because I'm procrastinating filling out a job application--even though getting the job would mean a higher salary, more benefits, and getting to actually work in my field of employment--but there's also a chance I could be miserable in a new situation (yay anxiety!). Stress and posssible ADHD don't help--but in listening to this, I thought of a few small things I could start with--changes I know I want to make from previous applications--and hopefully that start will help me "get addicted" to that feeling of accomplishment so I can finish and move on with my life 😊

Thank you so much, this makes so much sense! I am a little bit of a procrastinator. I’ve always told myself “I work best under pressure”. But recently I’ve realized it’s a lot less stressful if I start a project as soon as I need to, even if I don’t finish. If I make progress I do feel better.

Everytime I watch your videos it feels like you are talking straight to me. All the feelings, ethics, anxiety and everything else you say is my life. It drives my husband nuts but it does me too. He is a mental health therapist lol. He's good at his job and loves it. I'm disabled and sometimes if breathing wasn't involuntary, I wouldn't do it.

After my mom died, I put off even super important things, for months. I was just so mentally/emotionally exhausted, I had no fuel to act.

Procrastination is a form of perfectionism.

Cas I hate this episode because it’s so true. 😂❤ Love you - thanks for the tough love! This is very helpful for the fellow ADHD’er. There is such wisdom here!

Wow! I think that explanation helped more than 15 years of therapy! Thanks!! ❤ God bless you!!

OMG Cas…..THANK YOU. I’m a Bee all my life (66). I have felt I just wasn’t good enough, I was born without “something”. Then I found you and you started things moving for me. Then I added Dawn, Simple Happy Zen, and then I branched out to others and in a sort time I found MY JOY!!! I look at things differently. I pass your videos, and others on to family and friends that really Need this info. I seek to help others (my children) to grown past what you “Thought” was your issues. I Wish I could just hug you. Just typing this I feel the tears of gratitude. Besides all of that, you make me giggle….. I’m so happy to be a Bee…even if I have to take things slower because of physical issues…it doesn’t matter I am making… LOVE YOU

I was going to watch this video earlier, but I put it off.😅 Thank you for this video, i definitely needed to hear this!

This is so helpful!! I remember often doing school projects at the last minute, and then telling myself "well, that's the best I could do in that amount of time", which somehow released me from being responsible for the situation. Thanks so much for explaining this!!

This is the best approach to procrastination I have heard yet. I have some experience of it working and am encouraged to keep going this way. I have a stressful job and stressful home life and to much to do and am completely overwhelmed. I have recently learned to drop the bar and am able to do a few manageable things rather than worrying about all that I can’t not get done. Thank you ❤

Always a struggle for me, but especially now. I am finally feeling better but I developed habits I now need to change after 2 1/2 years of recovery from illness that left me bedridden. The discipline to push through low energy is a battle.

I saw the title to this podcast on Sunday and thought, "I'll watch it later. I'm tired from my trip." I saw it again yesterday and thought, "I'm busy today, maybe tomorrow" (I actually watched crafting videos, instead 🙄). I finally watched and realized my problem was that I didn't WANT to know WHY!! 🤦‍♀ Your explanations really struck a chord in MY brain! Thank you so much for this!! I've been using a timer for many years (a Flylady trick from decades ago) but I still avoid things until the last minute. It turns out, I needed someone to break it down for me, Barney-style! 💯👏💖

Hey Cas. Given the hereditary nature of ADHD and your own diagnosis there is a reasonable likelihood your daughter has it too. Initiating activities and directing focus towards activities that don't excite them can be near on impossible for some with untreated ADHD. Recognising that this may be a significant part of her 'procrastinating' is important...and that seeking professional help to help her manage ADHD may be necessary and is definately worth exploring. You certainly come across as someone with ADHD who has found very effective ways to modify your life to ensure you can get lots of stuff done but Issy may need extra help to get to that point...body doubling or helping her get started may help her get the ball rolling but don't forget professional help too.. Best wishes for both you and her.

I’m cracking up right now because I’m in the middle of transferring a book about procrastination to my phone as I see this video and ands it to my watch later list 😂😂😂😂😂 perfect timing!! ❤ can’t wait to watch this! Love you Cas!

I agree and can relate to this 100%. I definitely have avoidance behavior which leads to procrastinating. I'll even sabotage my health so that i get the excuse to lay down. For example, i will drink 2 strong coffees which gives me really bad acid reflux so then i feel like crap so I need to lay down or sit up and feel so yucky that i think i physically can't be productive. I also get so worked up that i have up take an anxiety pill which makes me tired and want to take a nap. I usually take naps up avoid chores as well. This causes tension in my marriage because my husband has to overfunction for me and not a good example for my kids. This guilt and shame also leads me to not want to shop for fun clothes or home decorations because I don't feel like I deserve it. I have so much guilt but this video validates my thought process and gives me hope.

My ADD brain needed this today. Thank you!!! ❤

Wow! Great explanation about why I choose to sit down and read instead of doing my chores. I ENJOY reading. I don't enjoy chores. While I already understood that concept, I never realized that putting off something that I don't want to do also brings me relief in the moment. That feeling of relief makes me feel less burdened at the time. I've been feeling overburdened, making me seek ways to put things off. But then I feel terrible for not getting them done. The temporary relief does not remove my burden. I must work through it by tackling the things that need done!

This is excellent!! Love the new way of looking at things and the dopamine hit, all of it! So helpful. Thank you!!!

This is the best video I have watched about procrastination. Thank you so, so much. I haven't felt this hopeful in a long time. I burnt out after several hard years of me earning my bachelors in a competitive major, working full time, commuting a lot, and managing abusive environments while I worked towards moving out. I also have CPTSD and I'm in the process of getting an ADHD diagnosis. I've been jobless for months and I have been so mean to myself. My confidence is shot, I'm constantly on edge even when I'm doing something relaxing, and my negative self-talk is the worst it's ever been. Perfectionism is a contributing factor to my procrastination and sometimes doing the things I should be doing - the things that would make me happy and greatly benefit my life - don't feel worthwhile because I'm not "ready" or "good enough". The idea of failing when I feel this low about myself is scary. Procrastination has become a process addiction. I stress about the things I should be doing, ride the worry train, tell myself I will do it later, and get a dopamine hit from the avoidance - then repeat! Just like you described! But your video is so concise and gentle. You make me feel like my addiction to procrastination can improve with work, and that work can start small. I miss the feeling of how easy it used to be to get the ball rolling. I pushed myself through college all on my own in every aspect and I felt so confident in myself. I'd love to rediscover that person.

Cas, you are so awesome. Thank you for helping us understand us. We need to unaddict ourselves from procrastination, and get addicted to progress!!! Good wisdom right there!

My goodness! This really hit the spot for me. Thank you. ❤

Absolutely -nail-on-the-head! First learned from the Fly Lady-Baby Steps. But you take it much further by giving ADD folks permission, freedom and tools to succeed! I love how you present the information. I'm slowly becoming less anxious about major decluttering ahead by tackling small areas first and taking small bites out of the big areas -like the BASEMENT! And thank you so much for the Planning forms to download. Great ideas!

I picked up the hot spots in my house while listening to this podcast. I've still put off changing light bulbs, but I'm going to do the ones I can reach, then ask for help.

Your words and explanations have been wonderful!!!! Thanks for the seminar. 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

Cass! I HAVE TO tell you about my big victory today! I mentioned in another comment about how I've been living out of my laundry room like a gigantic clean laundry basket... Anyway, a side benefit from that is that I have been able to re-string the drawstring back into 3 different pairs of scrub pants because both the string, the matching pants & a safety pin were all in my hands at the same time. They are 3 scrub pants that I haven't been able to wear in more than 2 years... One pair are a beautiful mint green that were worn once and they came out of the washer "unstrung." They might have even be pre-covid so when I tell you I'm ecstatic about it I totally mean it! You are so right about the dopamine hit! Thank YOU! :) Heather xo

I've listened to this when it came out, I know because of the 👍 but I decided to listen to it again. I mean, it has my ''middle'' name in the title. I know the science behind it, but this is the first time I understood how to work my way out of this bad behavior. I wrote : stop procrastinating! Do it for 5 minutes! On a few post-it notes and spread them around my home; so the training begins! I used to be a messy cricket before I got addicted to organization and order, hopefully this is what I need to get addicted to progress!

Thank you Cass, this was very helpful 😮 I didn't realize any of this, but you're TOTALLY CORRECT, and that's what was going on with me. Now I have a starting place

4:00 I once read a saying: Wisdom does now what it will be satisfied with later.

I have avoidance behavior and usually will gravitate to the kitchen and bake. I have a fear of success and the demands that that potentially will put on me and the new things that will be expected of me as a result of success. I do have ADHD, and procrastinate a bit, but I don't procrastinate what is important to do--it occurs when the task is something I want done, and it's not important to my husband or family to do (although they may appreciate it being done and that they didn't have to do it.) Paradoxically, I feel so good when I just get in there and do it (weed the flower beds, write that letter, respond to an email, paint the room, etc.).

What a wonderful Podcast, thank you so much. It is really nice to understand that I am not destined to live as a lazy slob. Decluttering my house has changed my life, and now I know why it is making me so happy. It's worth more than money... it's a wonderful high, the pride I get at looking the results. Excellent explanation, thank you. I am going to grab a trash bag and get busy.

You are truly a blessing, thank you for everything. We have so much in common personality-wise ❤

Great pod…I am sure I am addicted to procrastination and like your Izzy…am a perfectionist to the point that I become paralyzed. I’m getting better…but whew…that fear of failure is huge!

I’m currently reading ‘Tiny Habits” by BJ FOGG. It talks about changing behaviors like procrastination one little step at a time with a behavior model that includes prompt, ability, & motivation. Actually complementary to this podcast. The approach also notes that we don’t need to beat ourselves up over it but finding the why, we aren’t doing what we really want/need to do. Hope that makes sense lol anyway Really enjoyed this post! Thank you!

❤️Addicted to progress! Thank you Cas!

Wow! Completely eye-opening. You could have been talking about my 17yr old daughter. Identical. Grade 12 was brutal for her even though she's a genius (and yes, perfectionist). This helped me as well. Both my daughter and I thought the dopamine hit was from the stress but that didn't make sense. It's from the short relief of the procrastination. Wow! I wish I knew this one year ago! I'm your age exactly and I know I procrastinate but also my life is too crazy to do so so I've definitely retrained myself somewhat. But it's hard. But I relate to my daughter in a way my husband can't.

Thank you so much Cass I really appreciate your ongoing help and energy that you put in your videos I feel motivated every time I listen to you again thank you

Thank you Cas. I can always relate to what you say and you help so much. ❤

I really needed to hear this today. Thank you Cas❣️

Wow Cass, How do you know me!!!! I shared this with best friend and my daughter!!!! Thank you so much!!

Your timing was perfect because this is exactly what I'm doing

You're amazing! I've had this issue for as long as I can remember. Thank you for giving me a new perspective and ideas that I can use to improve. I hope that you know that you've changed my life since I've been following you 👀 in so many ways. ❤ I'm grateful for you 🤗

Excellent presentation of a very common, frustrating problem. Please do more like this. ❤

I love your take on things! I was inspired to get up and do things while watching this 😊

Thank You Cas❣️❣️❣️

That part about speech-to-text reminded me of that old story. I was at the 2nd year of the university and had to submit a paper. I knew the theme well, but I struggled a lot with the main idea of the paper, like the storyline I must unfold. One warm spring day I spent about three hours trying to type just something useful, and had no luck, so I turned my computer off and went home. While I was walking I started quietly talking to myself about the paper problem, like giving an imaginary lection. And in about half an hour I found out and spoke out the whooooole storyline, and composed the most important parts of paper itself. And it was witty, logical and fresh. And as soon as I got home, took my coat and shoes off, I forgot all of it. Completely and forever. My brain made a good joke on me.

Thank you, your video was very helpful! Do want to add that over time, procrastination can lead to depression which causes more procrastination. You are so right about breaking tasks down into smaller tasks/steps and doing them. This can also help people to overcome depression, increasing emotional/mental energy to do more and to reach out to others socially.

The best talk I've heard in a long time! I needed this, Cas. It ties in with a few other angles in my earlier life. Blessings to you and your daughter. I am tossing around the question whether a mum who is very stressed in pregnancy, her emotions regustering with her unborn whose dopamine gets depressed and then the growing child for seemingly 'no reason at all' is racing towards self-medication.... ? From prayer ministry training (and from my own self) I definitely know that certain things are oassed on in utero... 'Perfectionism, procrastination or stress.... great to remember. Thank you for teaching how to mske inroads.... Invaluable. Bless you Cas. G Ire G Ire

I can SO relate to your daughter, that was exactly me all the way through school. I grew up with undiagnosed ADHD & ASD & remember even back in primary school thinking "I wish there was a machine I could just speak into & it would write/type it out for me. I would do so well if I could only get my thoughts onto paper..." It's so great that that technology is available now!

My son & I have never laughed so hard as we have watching your funny stories at the end of your videos. Sometimes we fast forward to the story and watch it a few times. Thank you🎉

Love the idea you gave your daughter. I'm going to tell my daughter to do that as she's the same way. My daughter is in grade 11 as well and her name is Izzy too😊

This was fascinating and incredibly informative! I am just floored at how much I learn from you day after day! You absolutely nailed me on this one! I had no idea you could be addicted to procrastinating! I have all the things; ADHD, perfectionism, and high stress and I even procrastinate on things I Like to do. 🙄 This was just so helpful for explaining WHY I do stupid stuff like that. Thank you so much for this. I think this will help me take steps to get out of the “bad” dopamine addiction and move towards the “good” one!

Thanks for teaching us while you teach your daughter.

This is so interesting. I procrastinate worse than anyone I've ever known. It's always rooted in either some fear or anxiety, or for the physical things a of lack of energy/ motivation. You mentioned addiction, I'm also an addict. Sober for 7 years now. I also often wonder if i have adhd. Anyway Here are some top examples of my procrastinating habits: Haven't been to a doctor of any kind in 8 years, even though i have symptoms daily that signal my organs are failing. I just keep saying I'll call tomorrow. Even though i feel terrible all the time. Just scared of actually doing it... Another example. Haven't talked to my dad in 14 years. I always say I'm going to call him. Then i don't. (Although i did send him a birthday card recently so that was a step in the right direction) it's not that i don't want to, I'm just nervous about how it will go. But i also know that one day i wont have the chance so i always think why cant i just do the things i know i should be doing!!!!! It's so frustrating. I'm also late to everything. Every single thing. I feel like I'm at my wits end, with myself. 😤 And i try to do things, set goals, make lists, set four thousand alarms and reminders. (I forget everything if not reminded, that one i've realized I really can't help!) Nothing keeps me accountable. 🤦‍♀️

this is my favorite one ever. thank you for offering solutions and not just talking about the whys

😭 This explanation was the sweet spot for reasons, types, and solutions! THANK YOU! 🙏

What a blessing! Cas, I watched this video several times and will put it in a playlist for inspiration. I needed to hear every word. ❤

You always inspire and entertain me. Thank you. This helps a lot.

OMG! This is life changing!!!!

WOW! This podcast stopped me in my tracks. I'm a chronic procrastinator for all the reasons (and more) you mention. I had NO IDEA about the dopamine effect but it makes so much sense. Your podcast has given me hope. Another podcast exploring more ways to get over these dopamine hungry brain blockers would be very welcome. I'm thinking that "people" projects vs "stuff" projects vs "task" projects may all need a slightly different mindset. Hmmm, bit overwhelmed already, I think I'll have a cup of tea and a slice of dopamine!! Thanks Cas.

This is excellent! I had a great conversation with my nephew this morning about procrastination. I'll share this episode with him.

This is fantastic....Im speechless!! :)

Thank you so much this really made sense. 😊

I am someone who struggles with task paralysis and I am sure it is part of procrastination. I would rather fail than do something and I hate that I am like this. I’m a working wife, with two kids and going to school full time. Being in school has really brought the procrastination to my attention.

Thank you so so much for this information and advice!

Thank you for Sharing the life changing information Wow this is really helpful for me ❤.

SO HELPFUL!!! Thank you so much. Giant hugs

So glad to hear that your daughter was able to make progress. I have have ADHD and when I was is school and given a huge assignment, sometimes I could see how to break it down into different steps. I would need to talk out the process with someone, and write the different steps down in order to know what was involved and to keep track of my progress. I know everyone with ADHD has different coping skills but maybe that approach would be beneficial to your daughter as well. Hope it all goes well with her project and she feels good about what she has accomplished. 😊

Thanks!

Woah, that insight re avoiding giving us a dopamine hit is a huge game changer….thank yiu❤

I hope so!

Excellent podcast to really get me thinking. I’ve really enjoyed reading the other comments too. You’ve definitely hit on something here.

Cas! TY! When you said taking the medication like for my spine it brings me a great deal of dopermine! But when I don’t have it, I’m completely down and stuck in quicksand! Ty sincerely Linda

Healthy crack LoL love it

Cas, I needed to hear this. It’s the best explanation I’ve heard. Thank you!!!

This is helpful a great explanation

Thank you Cas! This is so helpful, I feel ready to start decluttering again ❤ Just needed the inspiration, you're a star x😊

I really enjoyed the information you shared, Cas. But I had a hard time following you, because of the frequent ads! This is new. You would say 3 or 4 sentences, and then an ad pops up. My ADD couldn't handle it. I may have to come back and watch this another time. I'm 😢that this is what happens as your podcasts get better and more polished. I'm looking forward to the big declutter on the 23rd, because I'm moving next! I'm terrified I won't be able to get everything ready in time. 😢Help!

Great podcast! Came at a perfect time too. Been feeling in a slump. Ive been working toward getting rid of my perfection procrastination since winter and the last few weeks have felt like ive taken a few steps back. Really enjoyed the science behind it! ❤❤❤

Learned a LOT today! Now off my duff and to make those phone calls…

Thank you for this detailed & enlightening explanation. It was exactly what I needed to get motivated.

You got me … now to listen.

Great topic... thanks I'll watch it later! 🤣🤣🤣

This is so good, and helpful Cass! Thank you

Love this!!❤ Thank you Cass!

Thank you so much Cas! You are so inspiring and Ari appreciate you! 🙏🏻💕💕💕

Thank you! I really needed this right this moment. Love your podcast! - take care

I found this really helpful. Thanks Cas! 😊