"I'll Do It Tomorrow" – The Real Story Behind Procrastination

When we say, "I'll do it tomorrow," let's be honest—we usually don't mean tomorrow. What we really mean is: "I don't feel like doing it right now." 

And guess what? Chances are, we'll feel the same way tomorrow. And the day after that. 

If procrastination has been a longtime companion, you're not alone. Tim Urban's hilarious and eye-opening TED Talk, Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator (https://www.ted.com/talks/tim_urban_inside_the_mind_of_a_master_procrastinator), has over 75 million views for a reason. His storytelling makes it clear: procrastination isn't just laziness—it's often our brain dodging discomfort and uncertainty. 

At school or work, deadlines and outside expectations push us into action. But when there's no deadline—like organizing your space, setting boundaries, or pursuing personal goals—it's easy to push it off… forever.

This is where I often come in for my clients: 

"Yuzu's coming tomorrow—I'd better tidy up the office like I said I would." 

"I have a coaching session in two days—what did I commit to last time?" 

I become a cue—a gentle, external nudge to help my clients follow through. 

But here's something to notice: We're often more accountable to others than to ourselves.  

So let me ask you, borrowing from Tim Urban's closing question: 

How long are you willing to procrastinate on the important things in life that don't come with deadlines? 

What if, instead of saying, "I don't feel like doing it today," you asked, "What's one small thing I can do today to get closer to what I want?" 

We usually know what needs to be done, and deep down, we know it's the right time to do it.  

Because your future self is counting on you. 

And tomorrow isn't where the magic happens—today is where change begins.