228. Parkinson's Law: Challenge Every Timeline

Ever wonder why you keep blowing past deadlines, even the ones you set for yourself? Parkinson's Law might be the reason, and once you see it, you can't unsee it.In this episode, Steph breaks down why self-imposed deadlines so often backfire and fuel procrastination. Drawing on Parkinson's Law, she explains how work expands to fill whatever time you give it, and why more time rarely means more progress. Through personal stories and real client examples, Steph shows what happens when you challenge your own timelines instead of accepting them at face value. She shares simple, practical strategies including using a timer and the "Can I just?" method to build momentum and beat procrastination for good.In this episode you'll discover:How Parkinson's Law secretly shapes your productivity and deadlinesWhy giving yourself more time often backfiresThe "Can I just?" method for breaking through procrastinationYour takeaways:Challenge every deadline you set for yourself, it might be more flexible than you thinkWork expands to fill the time you allow it, so shorter timelines can boost focusSmall actions, like using a timer or asking "can I just start?", build real momentum📊 Take the Impact Scorecard: impactreadyquiz.com📩 Join my newsletter: stephsaffer.com🤝 Work with me 1:1: stephsaffer.com/contact-me/