Heart & Graft (Episode 14) - Perfectionism, Procrastination, and Productivity Potholes

In this episode of Heart & Graft, Nicky is back in the virtual coffee shop with Mia Shepherd of Neupauer Training and Joel Fielder of Switchplane to talk about productivity without turning into a robot. They discuss why endless to-do lists and self-sabotage leave people feeling busy but unfulfilled, and how reframing productivity around value, boundaries and energy can change the way you work. From parenting and PhDs to software sprints and the “beanie hat of concentration”, this is a very human look at getting important work done without losing yourself.​ Why listen To rethink productivity from “How many tasks did I finish?” to “What progress did I make towards what really matters?”.​ To hear practical ideas like time boxing, 25‑minute sprints, planning, and visual “do not disturb” signals.​ To explore how impostor syndrome, perfectionism and emotional hijacks quietly derail your day – and what you can actually do about them.​ To learn how deadlines, accountability and tiny increments of progress can work with your personality instead of against it.​