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Hi Reader,

Last week, I promised I’d walk you through some stories and tips about planning.

So, let’s start with a confession:

I used to tell myself a very convincing lie…

👉 “I work better under pressure.”

It sounded good. It even felt true at times.
But here’s the thing... it was rubbish 💩​
And today, I’ll tell you why it’s time to ditch that belief once and for all.

When you’re working solo, you might get away with it. You can leave things to the last minute, ride the adrenaline wave, and still deliver (just barely). But when you’re part of a team, that mindset can become… a little selfish.

Because in a team, not everyone works at the same pace. Some people need clarity early. Some need checkpoints. Some just need a little more time. When you delay, you don’t just affect yourself; you affect everyone around you.

You don't need to take my word for it; here’s what research says:

A 2024 study published in Personality and Individual Differences explored whether people who procrastinate really perform better under pressure.

The answer? They don’t.

Participants who delayed their work experienced higher stress, more negative emotions, and lower-quality results, even when they believed they worked best under pressure.

Another study in the Journal of Happiness Studies found that procrastination doesn’t just affect performance, it affects well-being.

People who procrastinate more frequently report lower life satisfaction, higher anxiety, and less overall happiness.

That “rush” before the deadline might feel exciting in the moment, but it often leaves us drained and dissatisfied afterwards.

Over the past ten months working with our MBA Team, the Frontrunners, I’ve seen the opposite.

What made our collaboration thrive isn’t luck, it’s structure.

• Clear check-ins.
• Early alignment on roles and expectations.
• And honest conversations when someone’s slipping behind.

Because sometimes, procrastination isn’t about time management at all, it’s about beliefs.

For me, procrastination wasn’t about being lazy or even chasing that adrenaline hit.

It was about not knowing where to start.

When the task felt too big, too vague, or too undefined, I’d freeze, waiting for clarity that never magically arrived.
And, of course, the longer I waited, the heavier it became.

And if you find yourself cleaning your inbox, tidying your desk, or reorganizing your files before starting that one big thing, that’s not productivity. That’s procrastination in disguise. 😉

ound familiar? Believe me, I’ve been there.
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So here’s your gentle challenge this week:

👉 Reach out to the team member who’s always the last one.

Ask what they would need to feel supported, or what might help them break the cycle.

Because procrastination often hides behind perfectionism, self-doubt, or fear of being judged.

And if that person is you, and you’re ready to shift how you work, let’s chat about it.

I promise, you’re not the only one who’s learned the hard way that “pressure mode” doesn’t lead to your best work.

Sending you fall greetings from Canada 🍁

Peggy
xo

P.S. When we stop romanticizing the adrenaline of last-minute work, we start creating space for clarity, confidence, and calm. Hit reply and let’s uncover what’s really behind your procrastination story.