Science shows there are just six triggers behind procrastination. Here's how to overcome each one, using short, practical tactics you can put to work the same day you learn them.
Overcoming
Procrastination.
A practical, science-backed course for people who want to get more projects, tasks, and goals done.
Does this sound anything like you?
- You sit down to work with the best intentions, but somehow the day disappears into emails, messages, and other people's "quick questions."
- You feel busy, sometimes exhausted, yet you're still behind.
- You've got too many priorities competing for the same finite resource (time), and when you finally get a moment to focus, your brain goes into FOMO mode... bouncing to the next task or the next shiny thing.
- You keep telling yourself you'll do the big thing "when you have a proper block of time," but that time never comes. So you pay attention to what's urgent—not what's important.
- You start projects with good intentions, but then stall halfway through, switch gears, and end up with a growing pile of half-finished tasks.
- You've tried planners, routines, time-blocking, and "systems." They work for a minute. But then life happens, the system collapses, and you're back where you started—except now you're blaming yourself.
And you can't help thinking: Other people seem to handle this just fine… so why can't I?
Let's end your procrastination frustrations for good and turn you into the type of person who finishes anything they start!
Taught by Chris Bailey—bestselling author of Intentional, How to Calm Your Mind, Hyperfocus, and The Productivity Project. A decade of research on what makes work work, distilled into short, actionable videos.
What's Inside?
Inside Overcoming Procrastination you will find 60 short, easy to consume videos which give you new insights into why you are procrastinating and practical strategies to move you out of frustration.
Most procrastination courses and books remain unfinished because they don't use easy-to-consume content that is immediately applicable. The videos inside of Overcoming Procrastination are purposefully short and practical. Watching just one of them can get you unstuck at any moment.
Plus, they are delivered by someone genuinely passionate about the topic which means they're lighthearted and even pleasurable to watch.
Watch in any order. Skim the PDFs at your desk. Designed to be useful in five minutes—not a binge.
Introducing: The 6 Procrastination Triggers
Science shows there are only six reasons why you put things off. You procrastinate when tasks are one of the following: boring, frustrating, unpleasant, far off in the future, unstructured, or meaningless.
Perhaps you already know this. But, do you know how to identify and overcome each one quickly? That's what my course, Overcoming Procrastination, gives you.
Boring.
When the task lacks novelty.
You'd rather do almost anything else. Tactics: pre-commit to a 15-minute block, gamify the smallest unit, swap the boring half for boring-plus-context.
Frustrating.
When the task creates friction.
It feels like every step has a sub-step. Tactics: reduce activation energy, eliminate "first" steps, externalize next-actions instead of holding them in your head.
Unpleasant.
When the task feels emotionally costly.
Anxiety attaches itself to the work. Tactics: name the dreaded part out loud, separate logistics from emotion, do the smallest version possible to break the avoidance loop.
Far off in the future.
When the deadline isn't real yet.
Future-you is a stranger you keep volunteering for things. Tactics: time-shift, write to your future self, set "fake-real" deadlines that have actual social weight.
Unstructured.
When the task is undefined.
You can't start because you don't know what "start" means. Tactics: define the first physical action, run a 5-minute scoping pass, write the question the work answers.
Meaningless.
When the task feels disconnected.
You can't find the thread between this and what matters to you. Tactics: connect to the value, make the cost of not doing it visible, or seriously: drop it.
Instead of long lessons you'll never finish, this course is strategically divided into short, easy-to-consume modules—one for each procrastination trigger that your brain comes up against. Each module shows you why that trigger stalls you, then gives you a number of simple, science-backed tactics you can use immediately.
That means you don't even have to "finish" the course to benefit from it. You just identify the trigger you're stuck in, fix it, and get stuff done.
You'll have fun (yeah, seriously!), recognize why each trigger holds you back, and—importantly—end your procrastination frustrations for good!
What happens when you stop fighting the triggers.
None of these are promised in week one. They're the cumulative shape of finally getting out of your own way—what students actually report after working through the course.
You'll no longer feel constantly behind.
I'll show you how to identify and remove the specific procrastination trigger that's stopping you. Once you know how to overcome each trigger as it shows up, you'll finally make steady progress on projects that matter to you, instead of watching them pile up on top of you.
You'll make steady progress on long-term goals.
Even when life is busy and unpredictable you'll make progress. You won't have to wait for perfect conditions or uninterrupted time. By dealing with the specific trigger that's holding you back, you'll be able to progress with your long-term goals and feel proud of your achievements.
You won't waste hours trying to overcome procrastination.
Once you understand the six triggers, getting unstuck is simple. You'll know exactly what to do when procrastination shows up—without daily planning rituals, complicated systems, or constant self-monitoring.
You'll have more energy to support the people you care about.
When you're not constantly fighting procrastination, overwhelm, or last-minute stress, more of your energy goes where you actually want it to go. You'll free up mental space and time to show up for work and family, without feeling guilty about what you're not getting done.
You'll be able to focus on one thing at a time.
Instead of flitting between tasks and getting pulled into distractions, you'll learn how to remove the specific trigger that's breaking your focus in the moment. That means longer stretches of calm focused work, even if your day is mentally demanding or full of outside interruptions.
You'll become someone who actually finishes what they start.
Not just when you feel motivated or when life feels calm, but consistently. You'll know how to remove the specific trigger that normally causes you to stall, avoid, or switch tasks—so you keep moving forward even when your energy dips or the task feels boring or hard.
"This course has already done more for me than the many books I've read."
"This course has already done more for me than the many, many books I've read on productivity. Chris is so human, personable and knowledgeable—a pitch-perfect guide who helps us to understand the reasons why we procrastinate, and how to overcome them. Everything is fully evidence-based, but never too onerous, and never judgmental, like a supportive friend who's got it figured out and is happy to share. My own personal procrastination list (of tasks I never seem to get around to) is already shortening. This is nothing short of amazing. I honestly cannot recommend this course enough. Worth every penny and then some."
"The bite-sized videos and immediately actionable tips are exactly as powerful and useful as I expected them to be. I've told everyone who would listen to me about the values test and I think that's going to be the biggest takeaway for me. I'm a huge fan of finding new ways that self-knowledge can be leveraged for motivation—and the Values-Edit feels like the holy grail of cognitive reframes. I'm excited to continue using it in my life and sharing it with friends."
"Chris has done what no one else could. For twenty-five years, I've had coach after coach—each one trying to help me pull that sword from the stone. The transformation has been profound. Clients and colleagues who had written me off now stand in disbelief at the 180-degree change. The sense of calm, purpose, and self-trust that came from his process has touched every corner of my life. Chris has become my King Arthur—the one who helped me lift the weight of years off my shoulders. For that, I am sincerely, empathetically, and eternally thankful."
What's Unique About This Course?
If you look for books or courses on procrastination, you'll run into concepts. Concepts that tell you why you are procrastinating and some nice ideas about starting a journal and changing your environment.
And then you're stuck.
Because there's no real system. There's no methodology to take you from understanding the concept of why you are procrastinating to actually implementing the practical and immediate solutions in your life.
Overcoming Procrastination gives you practical solutions you can follow time and time again. These solutions help you move from understanding your trigger to overcoming it in one go. You will be able to get much more done in much less time. You will be able to find out where you're going wrong and how to get back on track. That's what makes this course different. I'm so passionate about you not just understanding what holds you back, but implementing practical solutions as well!
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Permanent access. Self-paced. 60 short videos and a Values Test you can return to whenever your work or life shifts. Try it for 30 days; if it doesn't help, get a full refund.
- ✓ 60 short videos (2–10 min each)
- ✓ The 6 Tactical PDFs
- ✓ Lifetime access · 30-day refund
- ✓ Everything in the course, plus:
- + The personalized Values Test
- + The past webinar recordings
For just $12 more, you keep the Values Test and the webinars for life—most people pick this one.
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The honest answers.
+What do I actually 'get' inside the course?
Inside you'll find a meticulously curated collection of the most effective, science-backed tactics for overcoming procrastination, broken into short, focused videos you can use immediately.
There are 60 videos in total. Each video is 2–10 minutes long. The way I've designed it means you do not have to watch each video to benefit from the course. You can simply dip in when you're stuck, use what you need, and get back to doing the work that matters to you.
Alongside the videos, you'll get a small set of practical tools—including PDFs and a personalized Values Test—designed to help you choose the right tactic at the right time, without overthinking or second-guessing.
+Can't I just find this stuff on ChatGPT or Claude now?
AI tools pull from millions of sources and give you the most commonly provided advice. The problem is, most advice doesn't work. It's been written by people repeating what sounds right or content creators chasing clicks, who have never tested these ideas against real research.
Conversely, this course gives you specific, research-backed tactics developed by someone who has spent years studying procrastination in depth. You'll skim what doesn't work, avoid the trial-and-error, and go straight to strategies that are proven, practical, and usable in real life.
+What if I don't finish the course?
It doesn't matter. I designed the course in a very specific way that means you can achieve great results without consuming all the videos or content inside. Just one or two short videos could make the difference for you—because the right tactic at the right moment can unblock weeks or months of stuckness.
This course isn't designed to be "completed", it's designed to be used.
+What if I am short on time?
No problem! Everything is self-paced, and every video is just 2–10 minutes long. You don't need long stretches of uninterrupted time or a perfect schedule. You dip in when you're stuck, watch what you need, apply it, and get back to your day. Even a few minutes is enough to help you forward.
Also, don't forget—once you learn how to overcome your procrastination issues, you'll actually create more time in your day for work or leisure.
+How quickly will I notice a difference?
That depends. A single video can immediately unblock a task you've been avoiding for months. So you could notice a difference as quickly as today or tomorrow.
But remember, the more triggers you learn to recognize and remove, the more consistent you'll be in overcoming your procrastination.
+Is there a money-back guarantee?
Yes! If you feel as though the course hasn't helped you overcome your procrastination agony within the first thirty days of purchase, then you can claim all your investment back. If I can't help you, I don't want your money. Just email me at [email protected] for a full refund.
Please note that $29 of your purchase is nonrefundable if you decide to take the optional values test inside. Other than that, I'm completely removing all the risk of your purchase with my money-back guarantee.
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