Mar 03 2025 26 mins
Tackle That Important Task or Scroll on Social Media?
No shade - we’ve all been there.
The truth about procrastination is that it goes much deeper than laziness or a lack of willpower - it’s a complex mix of fear, perfectionism, and decision fatigue that keeps us stuck.
But the good news? You can break the cycle.
In this episode, I'm sharing my thoughts on why you procrastinate, what it costs you and, more importantly, how to stop.
Here’s what we cover:
✔ The surprising ways perfectionism fuels procrastination
✔ How fear of failure—or even fear of success—keeps us stuck
✔ The role of decision fatigue and how to make choices easier
✔ Simple, effective strategies to beat procrastination and boost productivity
If you’re tired of putting things off and ready to finally make progress, this episode is for you.
Don't wait! Tune in now! (see what I did there??)
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Melissa Snow is a Business Relationship Strategist dedicated to empowering women in entrepreneurship. She founded the Powerful Women Rising Community, which provides female business owners with essential support and resources for business growth. Melissa's other mission is to revolutionize networking, promoting authenticity and genuine connections over sleazy sales tactics. She lives in Colorado Springs with her two dogs, three cats, and any number of foster kittens. She loves iced coffee, true crime, Taylor Swift, and buying books she’ll never read.
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