Barbara Cortella
16 October 2025
5m 50s
4) From Procrastination to Action! Mini-series
00:00
05:50

Barbara Cortella
16 October 2025
5m 50s
00:00
05:50
You’re ready. Dressed, playlist on point, shoes tied…
and yet — you’re still sitting there.
We’ve all been there — that invisible space between ready and go. That’s procrastination.
It’s not laziness — it’s the moment your brain fights the start.
In this episode, Barbara Cortella, Family and Mental Performance Coach, breaks down what procrastination really is — and how to train that moment before action. You’ll discover the Anti-Procrastination System that helps athletes move from overthinking to doing, one small step at a time.
You’ll Learn 🧠
• Why procrastination is an emotion problem, not a time problem
• How to deconstruct any big task so it feels doable
• The secret behind Mel Robbins’ 5-Second Rule
• How to build accountability and momentum daily
• Why starting before you feel ready is a mental superpower
Key Moments 🎙
• 00:00 — The warm-up freeze: why starting is the hardest part
• 03:00 — What procrastination really hides
• 06:00 — The Anti-Procrastination System: Awareness • Deconstruct • Plan • Action
• 08:30 — The 5-Second Rule for everyday courage
• 09:30 — Challenge of the week: start before you feel ready
Weekly Challenge ⚡️
Contact me if you want to know more b_cortella@yahoo.it