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Beat Procrastination: Essential Time Management Skills For Enhanced Productivity

This course discusses what you need to overcome the famous time-waster: procrastination. You will find practical and effective tips that can make a difference in your time management skills. It is systematic and deliberately arranged to take you from where you are to where you need to be to turn procrastination on itself for good.

Growth Mindset Habit Loop Awareness Rational Self Analysis Self Coaching Practice Accountability Self Review Procrastination Self Improvement Productivity Remote Work

Meet your Teacher

Sensei Paul David

Toronto, ON, Canada

Sensei Paul David is a kids and adult book author, private pilot, jiu-jitsu instructor, musician and former finance project manager. He prefers a science-based approach to focus on these and other areas in his life to stay humble and hungry to evolve. His approach to facilitating guided meditations and courses stems from a combination of strategy and emotion, with striving to perceive more and evaluate less - all with the focus to transmit a calming state of mind to his audience in a meaningful yet simple way. He hopes you will join him on this journey of engaging interaction and self-discovery.

10 Days

4.1k students

4.6 stars

11 min / day

Clarity

English

Lesson 1

Investigating The Origins Of Procrastination

As the title suggests, today’s objective is to investigate the origins of procrastination. Is procrastination a product of nature or nurture? In this session, we explore if procrastination can be overcome whether it is a product of our genetic makeup or of our environment.

Lesson 2

Tips To Help You Overcome Procrastination

Today’s objective is to identify and explore tips that can help you overcome procrastination. The theory for this section is that a double negative can have a multiplier effect to produce something positive, and that can be the case when it comes to procrastination. We have discussed the reasons people procrastinate. You are now ready to learn how you can start tackling this bad habit.

Lesson 3

Overcoming Procrastination By Delaying It

Remember, two negatives can sometimes combine to create a positive—and procrastination may work the same way. In this session, we explore how one form of procrastination can sometimes counter another, turning delay into something unexpectedly useful and revealing how the very habit that holds you back might, under the right circumstances, help move you forward.

Lesson 4

Identifying Triggers Of Procrastination + Tips To Avoid The Response

In today's session, we explore the theory that you can eliminate reasons to waste time when you identify the factors that make you procrastinate. Understanding these triggers can help you solve the procrastination puzzle.

Lesson 5

Identifying More Ways To Avoid Responding To Procrastination Triggers

Once you identify what triggers your procrastination, resisting those patterns becomes easier. In this session, we explore additional practical strategies for responding to common procrastination triggers, interrupting the habits that lead to unnecessary delay, and making it easier to begin what needs to be done.

Lesson 6

Resisting The Triggers Of Procrastination

You can’t change a habit you don’t recognize. In this session, you’ll explore the reasons behind procrastination and learn to identify the patterns that keep it going. By becoming more aware of what causes you to delay, you can begin recognizing procrastination as it happens and make more deliberate choices about what to do next.

Lesson 7

More Procrastination Hacks

Low motivation can make even simple tasks feel easier to postpone. In this session, you’ll discover practical strategies for breaking through that resistance, creating momentum, and taking action even when motivation is low. Learn how small shifts in your approach can make starting easier and help prevent procrastination from taking over.

Lesson 8

Flip Procrastination Into Action

Procrastination doesn’t have to end in delay. In this session, you’ll learn how to flip hesitation into action by making tasks easier and more rewarding to begin. Discover how positive feedback can increase interest, build momentum, and help you start earlier—turning the urge to postpone into a reason to move forward.

Lesson 9

Techniques For Overcoming Procrastination In Other Ways

Procrastination can feel difficult to break, but it doesn’t have to control what you accomplish. In this session, you’ll discover practical strategies for turning delay into action, reducing the resistance that keeps you stuck, and building momentum. Learn how to interrupt procrastination when it appears and make it easier to move forward.

Lesson 10

Looking At Overcoming Procrastination Holistically

Procrastination may be persistent, but it doesn’t have to remain your default response. In this final session, you’ll bring the course together and discover how to recognize delay, interrupt familiar patterns, and turn intention into action. Leave with practical strategies you can return to whenever procrastination begins getting in the way.

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Recent Reviews

Nick

January 20, 2025

Some things I’ve already heard before but I learned a lot of new techniques.

Amy

March 6, 2024

This course was very helpful. I can’t wait to use it to help those who procrastinate in my coaching business. 😊

Ruth

February 15, 2024

Thanks Kenneth ! Many helpful tips. Namaste 🙏🫶

Beverley

January 20, 2024

It took me two attempts to finish this course but it was worth it, and it is working fo me. Thank you.

Suzanne

January 20, 2024

Fantastic course!

Colm

March 4, 2023

I took a lot out of the programme. Some very useful tips

Sarah

July 22, 2022

Super helpful course. I really appreciate all the techniques you shared.

Andrew

May 15, 2022

Thank you for the course. I will be using many of these techniques.

Ade

March 14, 2022

It was okay. I liked the review of triggers and hacks to deal with procrastination. I didn’t find taking a nap helpful advice as that’s a way I procrastinate.

Erin

March 13, 2022

Loved this course! Am going to continue to use it as a resource.

Rob

December 11, 2021

Informed advise and easy to understand.

Emilio

September 15, 2021

Thank you for your course. I am a teacher on insighttimer and was planning on creating a course on procrastination because my followers were requesting it. Then I found your course and find it very well done. I shared it with my circle. Thank you!

Elissa

August 20, 2021

Patti

August 20, 2021

Hajra

June 30, 2021

Really inspired me.

Sharon

June 21, 2021

So many golden nuggets l need to revisit this course 🕉️💗

Lauren

June 10, 2021

Thank you for this exceptionally insightful and tangible course. Real techniques to assist those feeling a bit stuck.

Lorena

June 2, 2021

Very helpful, guiding, encouraging course. I love his voice and the energy he transmits 🙏🏻

Crystal

June 1, 2021

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