Procrastination and the Importance of Public Accountability

In this episode, Denise Delfield Thomas discusses her own struggles with procrastination and shares tips on how to overcome it. She emphasizes the importance of public accountability as a powerful tool to combat procrastination. Denise shares how having a coach or joining an accountability group can be helpful in staying on track and meeting deadlines. She also suggests creating public declarations and sharing your goals with others to hold yourself accountable. Pre-selling products or courses and setting specific dates or deadlines can provide the necessary motivation to complete tasks. Denise also mentions the idea of a decoy to-do list to trick the brain into starting with smaller, low-stakes tasks to gain momentum. Finally, she highlights the value of believing in oneself, disassociating from fears of judgment, and recognizing the impact that one's work can have on others.