Why Do I Keep Saying ‘I’ll Do It Later?'

I’m diving into the procrastination trap today, and let me tell you—it’s a slippery slope! Why do I keep saying, “I’ll do it later?” A whopping 71% of us admit to putting things off, and honestly, I thought that number would be higher. We mean well, but our to-do lists just keeps piling up, right? I’m realizing that the secret sauce to breaking this cycle isn’t just motivation—it’s making those micro moves. So if I’m feeling stuck, I’m not going to sweat it; I’m focusing on taking that first step, even if it’s just for 10 minutes. I’m ready to kick those excuses to the curb and get moving!Read today's blog articleCheck out the full podcast episode hereProcrastination is like that annoying friend who never leaves when we want them to. In this chat, I dive deep into the struggle I—and pretty much everyone else—face with putting off those pesky money tasks. I even share some eye-opening stats—like how 20% of U.S. adults are chronic procrastinators (seriously, I thought it would be way higher!). And with 71% of us admitting to procrastinating, yeah… I’m definitely guilty of saying “I’ll do it later” way too often. I’ve got the goods on how to kick that habit to the curb, starting with something I call “micro moves.” These are tiny steps that get the ball rolling and help us shift from that stuck energy into real progress. It’s all about starting small. No need to climb Everest in one go; just need to lace up our boots and take a single step.I even share a personal story about how I finally set up a high-yield savings account after being lovingly put on blast by my wife. It took me just eight minutes! Eight minutes to transform my financial future. That experience really drove home the idea that the key isn’t motivation—it’s motion. I challenge the audience to name their blockers, whether it’s fear, confusion, or perfectionism, and face them head-on. By doing this, we can break the cycle of procrastination and start making progress. If I’ve been putting something off, all I need to do is grab a timer and commit to ten minutes of action. I’m always surprised by how much I can get done in such a short time!Takeaways: Procrastination is super common, with 71% of Americans fessing up to it, so don't sweat it too much. Breaking tasks into tiny, 10-minute actions can help turn procrastination into progress, trust me on this one. Naming your blockers is key; face what holds you back to make real moves forward. Starting small beats waiting for perfect conditions—just dive in and get rolling, peeps! Movement, not pressure, is what gets you unstuck; just take that first step, you'll feel the shift. Celebrate small wins because progress rewrites your story; every step counts in the journey. Links referenced in this episode:financiallyconfidentchristian.com/join💛 Join the Financially Confident Christian CommunityIf today’s episode encouraged you, we’d love to invite you to be part of something bigger — the Financially Confident Christian Community.This is where faith and finances come together — a growing family of believers supporting one another, sharing encouragement, and helping spread God’s truth about money.Your membership helps keep the show free for everyone while funding new devotionals, study guides, and outreach resources.👉 Learn more and join the mission at financiallyconfidentchristian.com/joinTogether, we’re helping believers everywhere break the cycle of financial shame and live with confidence in Christ. 🙏Get Ralph's Book on becoming a Financially Confident Christian financiallyconfidentchristian.com/becomingLISTEN NOWWATCH NOW ON YOUTUBE (OUR VIDEO VERSION)WATCH NOW ON RUMBLE (OUR VIDEO VERSION)Please share our Podcast with all your friends and family!Submit your questions or ideas for future shows - email us at [email protected] or leave a voicemail message on our podcast pageLeave A Voicemail Message