Summary: - Episode focus: Can procrastination become action with Miracle of Mind? Host Andrés Díaz shares practical, mental-health–aligned tools to turn postponement into small, sustainable actions. - Core idea: Procrastination is about managing uncomfortable emotions, not a lack of discipline. Reducing uncertainty helps the brain move to action. - Practical keys: - Define the next action (not the whole project): e.g., open the document and write one sentence. - Align with your body: breathe and posture first; try a 5-breath exhale–inhale cycle to calm the brain. - Build habit architecture with if-then triggers to prevent distraction. - Use the unfinished-business principle: start for one minute and set a concrete next action to close the loop later. - Mindset and guidance: - Sadhguru’s idea: the mind is powerful; with awareness it can be a miracle; Miracle of Mind aims for less inner friction and more presence. - Perfectionism is procrastination in disguise; counter with an “ugly draft mode” and a quick 10-minute rough version. - Starter ritual (three steps): 1) Tidy the workspace. 2) Exhale three times, adjust posture, and set a 15–20 minute focus block. 3) Write a starting verb (open, list, sort, write, lay out) to cue action. - Attitude and psychology: - If you don’t feel like it, respond with humor and remind yourself that wants can come later. - Identify bottlenecks (starting, sustaining, finishing) and tailor strategies for each. - Tools and plan: - Consider using the Miracle of Mind app for guided exercises. - Today’s action plan: pick an overdue task, set up a friendly environment, do a 15-minute focus block, note the next micro-action, repeat, and celebrate small wins. - Dopamine motivation: measure progress in micro-actions; the act of starting and small completions builds momentum. - Mental health note: - Procrastination can be colored by anxiety or depression; seek professional help if needed and add gentle practices (breathing, mindful movement, attention). - Final guidance: - Friction—not laziness—drives procrastination; reduce friction (notifications, all-or-nothing standards) and take small, steady steps. - Create an emotional anchor by naming who benefits from your action; use kind, supportive self-talk. - Takeaway: - Small actions beat big plans not started. - Start with breath and posture, use if-then, embrace ugly drafts, and measure progress. - Call to action: choose a mini-action now and do it before the day ends; your future self will thank you. Remeber you can contact me at [email protected]