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Inside the Mind, Beyond the Desk · June 26 · 45 min

Episode 8 - Getting things done

Getting things done is not always about motivation or trying harder. For many people, the real challenge is starting, knowing where to begin, staying focused, and managing the overwhelm that can come with everyday tasks. In this episode, we explore task initiation, procrastination, planning, prioritising, and executive functioning through a psychology-informed lens. We look at why tasks can feel much bigger than they appear, why shame often follows unfinished jobs, and how stress, perfectionism, fatigue, and cognitive overload can all get in the way. We also share practical ways to make tasks feel more manageable, including breaking things into smaller steps, using visual prompts, externalising plans, and working with your brain rather than against it.

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Getting things done is not always about motivation or trying harder. For many people, the real challenge is starting, knowing where to begin, staying focused, and managing the overwhelm that can come with everyday tasks.

In this episode, we explore task initiation, procrastination, planning, prioritising, and executive functioning through a psychology-informed lens. We look at why tasks can feel much bigger than they appear, why shame often follows unfinished jobs, and how stress, perfectionism, fatigue, and cognitive overload can all get in the way.

We also share practical ways to make tasks feel more manageable, including breaking things into smaller steps, using visual prompts, externalising plans, and working with your brain rather than against it.

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