How to Break the Grip of Procrastination — One Simple Move 🚀

Hi,

I want to share something close to my heart today. It’s simple, powerful — and yes — it can change your whole day if you let it.

Like many of you, I’ve had those moments: You sit there staring at your to-do list... frozen. You know what needs to happen — but still, you scroll, you stall, you second-guess. Sound familiar?

You're not lazy. You're not broken. You’re just stressed.

And that’s exactly what Mel Robbins talks about — something I’ve come to rely on myself, which was borrowed from Navy SEALs, her 5-4-3-2-1 technique is a lifeline when procrastination strikes. Here's the basic flow:

The 5-Second Resilience Reset

👉 Step 1: Acknowledge the stress. Instead of beating yourself up, take a breath. Notice what’s happening. Stress is behind a lot of our procrastination — you're not weak, you're just overwhelmed.

👉 Step 2: Count 5-4-3-2-1. Literally. Out loud if you can. This short countdown interrupts the mental chatter and wakes up the part of your brain that takes action.

👉 Step 3: Break the habit. The habit isn’t just "putting things off." It’s the cycle of stress ➔ scroll ➔ guilt ➔ stress. You break it by moving, not by thinking harder.

👉 Step 4: Just Start (for 5 minutes). Tell yourself: "I’ll just do it for five minutes." What you’ll find is magic: Once you start, your momentum carries you forward.

When I first started using this, it felt almost too easy. But its beauty is in its simplicity.

It’s not about being perfect. It’s about interrupting the loop long enough to give yourself a fighting chance.

Three Affirmations that may help rewire your brain for Today: 🔹 I trust myself to begin, even if I don't feel ready. 🔹 Every small action moves me closer to my vision. 🔹 I am stronger than my resistance.

Use them today as you work through procrastination.

A Stoic Insight to Anchor You: “Don’t let your reflection on the whole sweep of life crush you. Don’t fill your mind with all the bad things that might still happen. Stay focused on the present situation.” — Marcus Aurelius

Just start. Not tomorrow. Not when you "feel" motivated. Now.

You deserve to live free from the weight of unfinished dreams. Starting is the bridge from stress to success.

A Reflective Question for You: 🌱 What’s one small task you can "just start" today — even for five minutes? I'd love to hear about it — hit reply and share if you feel called.

Cheering you on always,

Gary Helping You Thrive, One Resilient Step at a Time.

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