"Is procrastination really laziness—or is it fear in disguise?"

In this honest and hilarious episode, Susanna Gray reunites with returning guest Tiarna McCormack for a no-filter conversation about procrastination, perfectionism, and productivity in recruitment. From midnight work marathons in Dubai to messy desks and messy minds, Susanna and Tiarna break down what’s really behind your distractions—and how to get back on track without burning out. This episode explores how small mindset shifts, daily habits, and one simple “non-negotiable” can help recruiters (and anyone, really) reset their focus and reclaim their energy.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by your own to-do list or unsure why you're avoiding the most important task, this episode is your permission slip to slow down, reflect, and get intentional.

Must-Hear Insights and Key Moments

• • The 3 P’s of Procrastination – Susanna and Tiarna open up about how perfectionism, procrastination, and paralysis impact even high performers—and how naming the problem is the first step toward taming it.

  • The Myth of Multitasking – Tiarna questions whether doing “more” actually leads to better outcomes, and why multitasking might be killing your focus instead of boosting productivity.

  • Low-Energy Days and Micro Goals – Susanna shares her new system for overcoming low-energy slumps: setting a small, achievable non-negotiable goal—even when motivation is nowhere to be found.

  • Digital Distraction or Emotional Avoidance? – The duo explores why scrolling on Instagram isn’t just about distraction—it’s often an emotional escape that signals a deeper misalignment with your tasks.

  • How to Coach Yourself Out of a Slump – Tiarna walks Susanna through a 5-minute coaching session that reframes goal-setting around feeling, not just performance—and the power of asking yourself why.

  • AI Tools and the Future of Recruitment – The episode closes with a practical discussion on AI productivity tools recruiters actually use, and how to blend automation with human intuition.

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  Words of Wisdom: Standout Quotes from This Episode

• • “Perfectionism, procrastination, and paralysis—the three Ps that wreck our time.” – Susanna Gray

  • “You’re not lazy. You’re emotionally avoiding the one thing that matters.” – Tiarna Mccormack

  • “Multitasking is a lie. It just slows down your brain.” – Susanna Gray

  • “When the fear of getting it wrong kicks in, that’s when we procrastinate the most.” – Tiarna Mccormack

  • “You’re not just scrolling Instagram—you’re running away from something you need to face.” – Susanna Gray

  • “One non-negotiable a day. That’s it. Do it, and you win.” – Tiarna Mccormack

  • “Messy desk, messy mind? Maybe. But don’t confuse chaos with lack of competence.” – Susanna Gray

  • “The goal isn’t to be perfect—it’s to be consistent.” – Tiarna Mccormack

• • “Clarity comes from doing, not thinking.” – Susanna Gray
  • “Set the bar low, then overdeliver. That’s how you rebuild momentum.” – Tiarna Mccormack

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