I used to think I needed deadline pressure to perform, until I discovered I was fighting against a fundamental law of productivity.
Parkinson's Law explains why that looming deadline suddenly makes you ultra-productive after weeks of procrastination. It’s not as simple as "working well under pressure"
Tune in to discover:
✅Practical strategies to overcome procrastination and delaying work with deadline and accountability systems that work (even if you have an “ADHD” brain)
✅The simple way to break projects into phases that transforms your workflow and eliminates the anxiety of last-minute scrambling
✅My painful story of a highly stressful situation that could have been avoided with better planning
✅A "Pre-Work Ritual" that forces your brain to accomplish in days what used to take weeks (while reducing stress)
✅ The counterintuitive approach to project planning helps you consistently deliver high-quality work ahead of schedule
Key Points
00:01:20 Work vs available time
00:02:35 Stress and physical wellbeing
00:03:25 Accountability systems
00:04:30 Adding benefits
00:05:40 Power outage deadline story
00:06:20 Four-week project breakdown system
00:07:20 Mini-milestone deadlines
00:08:10 Breaking goals into smaller steps
00:09:30 Guide for maximizing your time
Ready to stop the cycle of procrastination and deadline stress? Click play now to master the art of beating Parkinson's Law and creating a more balanced, productive approach to your work.
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Johanna Sanchez is the founder of More Hours Collective and the creator of the Micro Method.
She’s helped countless high-achieving women reclaim control of their time — to lead fulfilling, successful, and balanced lives.
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