In this episode, we’re attacking procrastination head on – using science.
Just think about how many hours, or heck YEARS, you have wasted thinking about what you needed to do instead of doing it.
That ends today.
This episode is packed with a simple, research-backed method to understanding why you procrastinate (it’s not what you think) and what researc ... Show More
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How to Protect Your Focus, Motivation, & Mental Health: The $17.1 Billion Wake-Up Call
This is one of the most eye-opening conversations Mel has had on the podcast. Today, Dr. Jonathan Haidt joins Mel to explain what constant quick dopamine is doing to attention, motivation, confidence, and mental health - and why the impact looks very different in boys than it doe ... Show More
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Stanford Psychologist: 7 Small Things That Make a Huge Difference in How You Feel
You don’t have to wait for your life to get easier to start enjoying it. Today, Mel sits down with Dr. Kelly McGonigal, a renowned health psychologist, award-winning Stanford University lecturer, and bestselling author whose work focuses on stress, resilience, and joy. She’s here ... Show More
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This One Episode Will Motivate You to Change Your Entire Life
This episode is a MUST-listen. If you’ve ever felt behind, scared, stuck, or doubting yourself, you need to hit play. Today, Mel sits down with someone who has been a mentor from afar for more than 12 years. Mel says she would not be where she is today without the person sitting ... Show More
1h 16m
Jul 2025
The ONLY Way To Stop Procrastinating
Why do we procrastinate—even when we know what we want? In this episode, I’ll show you that procrastination isn’t a character flaw. I’ll break down how fear, safety, and your ancient brain are holding you back from action.
Are you ready to stop procrastinating and break your bad ... Show More
17m 55s
Aug 2024
The 3 Procrastination Traps and How to Avoid Them
A short, practical one on why we put things off and how to stop. I look at where procrastination actually comes from, why the hardest part is almost always the first few minutes of resistance, and how borrowing a professional mindset, showing up whether or not you feel like it, k ... Show More
8m 58s
Jun 2025
How to Stop Procrastinating, Solved
From Plato and Aristotle to Freud and modern research, we break down why we delay the things that matter most—and how to actually stop. This isn't a “just set a timer” productivity talk. We’re diving deep into shame, identity, perfectionism, culture, and why procrastination is ul ... Show More
4h 38m
Apr 2017
Pre-UFYB 1: One and Done: How to Stop Procrastinating
On this episode, we’re diving into a subject familiar to many lawyers: Procrastination!Join me for this episode as I explain how procrastination works, why we procrastinate (it’s not why you think), and how we can rid ourselves of this stressful habit and become better and happie ... Show More
33m 52s
Mar 2022
How To Stop Procrastinating And Wasting Time
In this episode, we get tips on how to stop procrastinating and wasting time.
Go to https://7goodminutes.com/podcast/stop-procrastinating-and-wasting-time for full show notes.
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10m 1s
Nov 2022
3 Ways To Stop Procrastinating
<p>Do you struggle with procrastination? Do you find yourself putting off tasks and projects until the last minute, only to feel stressed and overwhelmed when the deadline approaches? If so, this podcast episode is for you!</p>
<p>In this episode, we'll be discussing the root cau ... Show More
18m 27s
Apr 2023
The Procrastination Cure You Don't Want To Hear
We’ve all been there: you know the task you need to do, but instead of getting started right away, you find yourself scrolling through Instagram or watching just one more episode on Netflix. As time passes by and that looming assignment still remains incomplete, it can be easy to ... Show More
18m 51s
