Episode 228

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5th Feb 2025

How to Overcome Procrastination and Take Action

#228 How to Take Action & Overcome Procrastination

Welcome back to Burnout to Brilliance! Sarah here, joined by my awesome co-host, Kelly. Have you ever stared at your to-do list while binge-watching yet another Netflix show? Today’s episode is all about How to Overcome Procrastination and Take Action—especially when fear, overwhelm, or good old Netflix keep getting in the way.

In This Episode, You'll Hear:

  1. Why procrastination isn’t just “laziness”—it’s often about fear, perfectionism, or ADHD-driven overwhelm
  2. The critical difference between procrastination and laziness, and how that impacts your self-talk
  3. Brain-based insights on the limbic system vs. the prefrontal cortex—and why we crave instant rewards
  4. Practical strategies like breaking tasks into mini-goals, setting micro-deadlines, and finding an accountability partner
  5. How faith and grace can reframe how you approach even the most daunting to-dos

Why It Matters Now:

If procrastination has cost you sleep, grades, or peace of mind, it’s time to take back your day. With the new year in full swing, there’s no better moment to confront the habits and fears that keep you stuck. One small shift in how you tackle tasks can unleash massive momentum for everything else in your life.


Featured Resources:

  1. Download our FREE resource: Self Care Planning Worksheet: a free tool to map out your week and make self-care a priority

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The Graceful Founder with Kelly
Calling meets cashflow — without the burnout
229+ episodes helping aspiring Christ-centered founders build profitable businesses with grace, not grind.
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Every week, I share the behind-the-scenes of building a sustainable and profitable business as a Christ-centered founder — plus conversations with hand-picked experts who align with our grace-over-grind approach.

No hustle culture. No "rise and grind." No guilt trips about not doing enough.

Just real talk about building a business that honors your faith, your family, and your sanity.

Whether you're still dreaming about your business or already building it, you'll find actionable strategies wrapped in grace — the kind of advice I wish I had before I burned out building my "successful" business.

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Kelly Baader

Kelly Baader is a TEDx speaker, Amazon bestselling author, and ICF-certified coach who's spent nearly two decades helping Christ-centered entrepreneurs across three continents build profitable businesses without burning out.

After building her own "successful" business that nearly cost her everything that mattered, God met her in her kitchen on her 50th birthday with a clear mandate: gather His Esthers and Josephs and equip them to take their places in the marketplace.

Since 2008, Kelly has coached founders from zero revenue to corporate contracts, helped entrepreneurs scale to teams of 8+, and watched clients hit 50% closing rates on their first launches. Her approach centers on one revolutionary truth: Grace is the fastest accelerator.
You'll get a no-holds-barred look at how Kelly builds her business—plus candid conversations with hand-picked experts and unexpected entrepreneurs who've cracked the code on sustainable success without sacrificing what matters most.

No hustle culture. No "rise and grind." Just real talk about building a business that honors your faith, your family, and your sanity.
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