From Procrastination to Productivity Quest
Transform Avoidance into Action for a Healthier, More Productive Life
If there’s one thing that’s true about living in today’s world is that the expectations and demands on you to produce are great and never ending.
Some of those expectations and demands come from within you. They’re related to your own personal goals like improving your health habits, professional goals, and your life’s dreams.
Expectations and demands also come from external sources from family, friends, and others at home; and from bosses and coworkers on the job. It also may come from professionals like your doctor, dentist, or accountant.
The last source of pressure to produce comes from the “should’s,” “ought to’s,” and “must’s” from external sources that you’ve internalized and imposed on yourself.
A lot of the demands on you to act are no problem. You have a goal, a task, a timeline, and means to take action. So you do.
The problem is when the task is particularly unpleasant, tedious, hard, overwhelming, or just plain boring. You may have perfectionist tendencies and fear failure. It might even be a new activity that would improve your health and well-being and that you’d enjoy, but the learning curve puts you off.
These are all times when procrastination rises up and clutches you in a tight grip that seems almost impossible to escape.
You tell yourself you’ll start tomorrow. You promise yourself you’ll do it as soon as you finish the next episode in your new favorite streaming series. You let yourself get sucked into another “worthwhile” activity that gives you the illusion of productivity. (Ever found yourself folding laundry while the clock ticks down on April 15 rather than tackling taxes?)
In the meantime, all the good intentions you have to lose weight, get more exercise, eat healthier, hydrate, improve your sleep, see the doctor, clean out clutter, and de-stress go by the wayside.
So what’s the answer?
The (Good) Ideas You’ve Tried Before That Haven’t Worked
There is no end to ideas you can find that promise to help you overcome procrastination. From addressing the inner workings of your deep emotions to recruiting social support, you’ve probably tried what seems like them all.
Pushing through with willpower
Breaking large tasks into smaller ones
Identifying the root cause of your procrastination
Waiting for the just right moment
Holding yourself accountable
Getting an accountability partner
Listening to up-tempo music
Trying different productivity hacks
Setting SMART goals
Celebrating successes
Apply the 80/20 rule
Confronting perfectionism
We don’t deny that techniques and tricks like these work. They do! At least for a while.
But if they really worked and made procrastination a thing of the past, you and millions of people just like you wouldn’t still be struggling. But you do.
Here’s the thing: Procrastination isn’t the result of just one factor . . . or even two.
It’s a complex system, an array of different factors that keeps people stuck in an almost never-ending cycle of stress, shame, anxiety, frustration, disappointment, and unnecessary costs of many kinds.
To boost your capacity to do what counts for your health, productivity, and overall well-being instead of procrastinating takes a comprehensive approach that addresses the four key factors that contribute to the problem:
Low expectancy, lack of confidence and sense of agency
Not valuing the results delivered by completing the task
Impulsivity that increases vulnerability to distractions
Lack of a meaningful, timely reward
If you’re talking about how to beat procrastination so you can complete a specific task (or even a repeating one, like annual taxes!), then working on just one item on this list may work fine.
But even if you work through each item on this list, you won’t move the needle when procrastination is pervasive.
It won’t help when being a procrastinator is how you see yourself.
It won’t help when procrastination is a chronic problem, when it’s something you keep beating yourself up for, and when it holds you back from enjoying life, moment to moment.
That’s why we created the Procrastination-to-Productivity Quest. This 14-day Quest offers you a wholly different way to approach the problem of procrastination . . . a paradigm shift from the usual hodge-podge of tips and techniques.
The Procrastination-to-Productivity Quest gives you an evidence-based, solution-focused approach grounded in decades of scientific research to boost your confidence, help you act on what you value and what counts for you, maintain your focus, and make taking action rewarding and meaningful.
Quest Begins Feb 24th. Registration Ends & Onboarding Begins Feb 21st.
Our Special Approach
Our special approach is called DONE.
When you get DONE, you open the door for personal transformation: You think, feel, and act differently. You free yourself from the kinds of unworkable patterns of thinking, feeling, and doing that have kept you stuck in a repeating cycle of overwhelm, dread, anxiety, and shame that ebbs into temporary relief when you finally manage to do what you put off. And until you fall into another cycle of procrastination purgatory.
With DONE, you become the kind of person that gets valued things done on time and in a timely way. That’s the essence of productivity in human terms. It’s making effective and efficient use of your time, skills, and mental, emotional, and physical energy to maximize your personal health and well-being
DONE enables you to be productive so you can live the life you want.
DONE is a simple four-step process that builds your confidence and expectancy that you can take valued action, reduces impulsivity and susceptibility to distraction, and delivers a sense of reward and personal satisfaction that keeps your momentum up.
DONE stands for:
Define meaningful outcomes: Focus on what you want based on what you value and define the difference it will make in your life when you’re living the life you want
Own your strengths: Amplify what’s already working to keep you focused and productive
Navigate the path to productivity by rehearsing a future in which you’ve become the kind of person who takes charge to get things done on time and in a timely way
Execute. Notice and capitalize on the clues that tell you that you're already on the path to greater productivity
DONE delivers immediate positive results that last.
DONE helps you make progress without the usual feelings of overwhelm, pressure, stress, or shame. DONE will help you tend each day feeling like you’ve used your time wisely and meaningfully.
““This Quest was amazing and very informative. It helped me tackle some things that I was procrastinating on within as little as a day. I was able to apply the skills and get motivated and moving forward with task I was putting off for months. I know consistency of practicing is key, so I plan to continue utilizing the skills and knowledge learned from this Quest.””
Meet Your Expert Designers
Dr. Deborah Teplow is an expert in the science of behavior change, hope theory, and human performance. As co-founder/CEO of the Institute for Wellness Education, she set the US national wellness coaching standards and currently trains professionals in public health and social service agencies to engage clients in a self-change behavior process.
She extends her work as co-founder of Be Your Own Best Coach guiding tech and healthcare professionals towards healthier lives. She earned her doctorate at Stanford University and holds certificates in several therapeutic modalities for helping professionals and Tiny Habits® certification.
Glen Lubbert, Stamina Lab founder and seasoned tech entrepreneur, pioneers in human performance coaching to extend healthspan. His expertise in behavior design addresses the critical impact of sleep on health and performance, offering solutions for stress, burnout, and flow. Glen's credentials include mindfulness study under Jon Kabat-Zinn, Tiny Habits® certification, and certified as a Thrive Global coach and sleep expert, leveraging his Division I athlete experience to elevate others' professional and personal lives.
““Like many people, I have developed procrastination habits. This course is helpful because it provided tools, discussion, and inspiration to develop new habits to overcome the deeply ingrained habits I have that limit my effectiveness in my interpersonal and professional life.””
Why This Quest Will Do More Than Just Meet Deadlines,
It Will Change Your Life
Learning DONE will give you a process that goes far beyond just setting goals and meeting deadlines.
DONE is a powerful process that applies to any changes you want to make in your life because all successful change depends on knowing what you want, the resources you have to help you make the change, and what you’ll be doing differently when your desired outcomes become your reality.
Not only does DONE help you take valued action in a timely way so you can live healthier and happier, it’s a powerful process that can be used at home with family and friends or at work with teams. It’s a universal process for helping people define their values, discover their capacity to take on challenges, persist in the face of distractions, and maintain momentum by appreciating progress, no matter how small.
Regardless of the context in which you use DONE, its benefits are significant because it:
Clarifies what you truly value regardless of external or internally-imposed “should’s, “must’s,” and “ought to’s”
Increases your concept of what’s possible and what you’re capable of doing
Takes away shame and blame for your past procrastination and eliminates anxiety and worry about the future
Removes contingencies that keep you feeling stuck in a never-ending cycle of putting things off and then scrambling to get them done at the last minute
Eliminates the need to revisit past failures that perpetuate the identity as a procrastinator
Capitalizes on your creativity and imagination that lead to results that are novel, unexpected, and joyful
Gives you a new, hopeful, energizing sense of who are at your best, living a healthy, full, and meaningful life
“Give it a try! there are so many great ideas exchanged and methods shared for implementing them, you will see positive change!”
How the Quest Works
The Procrastination-to-Productivity Quest is a robust program that will transform your sense of what you’re capable of doing. . . and doing in a timely way!
You'll walk away with a new sense of yourself: not as a procrastinator, but as someone who knows how to define and commit to what’s important to them, particularly when it comes to health and well-being; someone who is compassionate, confident and courageous, with the ability to tap into your inner resources that empower you to stick to your valued action even when things get tough.
This Quest makes it easy and quick for you to experience this transformation.
Stamina Lab’s digital Health Optimization Platform is the hub of the Quest. It’s where you’ll find all the content and most activities of the program.
Each day, you’ll get a small, bite-sized:
Daily lesson
Learning activity
Inspirational quote or story
Journal prompt
A valuable feature of the quest is the human connection that extends opportunities to explore and discover new ways to boost your capacity to take valued action in a timely way, and it comes in three ways:
3 live group coaching sessions for expert guidance and community support
Online forum and discussion for sharing
Private messaging
The platform also provides a host of digital resources that expands and reinforces what you get out of the learning activities and community engagement.
Quest Begins Feb 24th. Registration Ends & Onboarding Begins Feb 21st.
““You get pearls of wisdom each day and a very powerful framework that is easy to embed into every day life to continually build your resilience skills. The lessons are thought provoking and create a journey full of insight.””
What is Our Unique Solution-Focused Approach?
At Stamina Lab, we believe you are the expert on your own life. You know what works for you and what fits your needs, interests, and values. Our solution-focused coaches help you harness the strengths, skills, and resources you already have but that you may have overlooked, underestimated, discounted, or not even recognized.
Instead of focusing on problems and what you’re doing wrong, we emphasize what is already working for you, even if it’s just a tiny bit. We help you identify moments of success and effective coping and managing during hard times. Then, we use the evidence as a springboard for positive change.
Our approach reinforces the belief that progress is a matter of “when,” not “if,” and by celebrating small steps, we help you take manageable actions that lead to significant, lasting health outcomes.
Your Satisfaction Guaranteed
We stand behind the transformative power of this program. If you don’t feel more equipped to handle stress and change after starting the Quest, we offer a full refund within seven days of the program’s start.
Who Should Enroll?
From Procrastination-to-Productivity Quest: Transform Avoidance into Action for a Healthier, More Productive Life is ideal for anyone who's ever struggled to do things in a timely way. It’s tailored for people who are tired of the struggle, the harsh self-criticism and shame or guilt. They’re ready and willing to learn a new way to finally conquer the persistent problem of procrastination.
94% of participants agreed they gained practical strategies to reduce procrastination and rewrite their story.
Participants consistently experience a 30% boost in confidence after completing our Quests.
Participants rate our strategies 4.5 out of 5 for their effectiveness in creating healthier routines and life balance.
Net Promoter Score (NPS): A score above 50 is considered excellent, indicating high participant loyalty and positive word-of-mouth.
““Great theory and useful information. Practical re-framing exercises.””
FAQs
What is the DONE framework?
Answer: The DONE framework stands for Define meaningful outcomes, Own your strengths, Navigate the path, and Execute. It uses our unique solution-focused approach, an evidence-based approach rigorously tested over decades, and shown to deliver immediate positive results–results you need if you want to eliminate procrastination and improve your health and well-being.
Who is this Quest for?
Answer: This Quest is for anyone who's ever struggled to do things in a timely way. It’s tailored for people who are tired of the struggle, the harsh self-criticism and shame or guilt. They’re ready and willing to learn a new way to finally conquer the persistent problem of procrastination.
What will I learn in the Procrastination to Productivity Quest: Transform Avoidance into Action for a Healthier, More Productive Life?
Answer: In this 14-day Quest, You'll walk away with a new sense of yourself: not as a procrastinator, but as someone who knows how to define and commit to what’s important to them, particularly when it comes to health and well-being; someone who is compassionate, confident and courageous, with the ability to tap into your inner resources that empower you to stick to your valued action even when things get tough.
How is the program delivered?
Answer: The program is conveniently delivered via our app, compatible with both iPhone and Android devices. This allows you to participate from anywhere at any time. The app provides access to all guides and coaching materials, enables connection of wearable data when applicable, and facilitates messaging with your coaches throughout the Quest.
How much time do I need to commit each day?
Answer: The daily commitment is designed to be manageable even for busy schedules. Participants should expect to spend about five minutes each day on mini-lessons and exercises.
Are there any live sessions, and will they be recorded?
Answer: The Quest includes three 30-min live group coaching sessions for real-time interaction and deeper learning. Sessions are scheduled to maximize participation based on the timezones of those who sign-up. To maintain a safe space for sharing and ensure the privacy of our participants, these sessions are not recorded. This policy helps foster an open, trusting environment where participants can freely explore and share their experiences and insights.
What kind of support will I receive during the Quest?
Answer: Participants will receive support through various channels, including direct access to instructors during live sessions and Q&A periods, a dedicated online forum for discussion with peers and trainers, and email support for more personalized queries.
What happens if I miss a day or fall behind?
Answer: All materials, including video lessons and resources, will be accessible throughout the Quest and after its conclusion, allowing participants to catch up or review at their own pace.
What if I find that the Quest isn't right for me?
Answer: We offer a satisfaction guarantee with a full refund within seven days of the program’s start if you feel the Quest does not meet your expectations.
““I was genuinely impressed by the program’s intuitive language and unique mind-body practices that guided my personal journey. The thoughtful inclusion of an organized list of values and ample space for reflections made it a transformative experience I’d highly recommend.””
Ready to Free Yourself From Procrastination
So You Can Get Important Things Done in Time Without the Struggle?
Join the The Procrastination-to-Productivity Quest. It will give you new insights and perspectives that will enable you to define what you want and how to get there in a way that’s tailored to your unique needs, values, interests, and preferences. And do it in a timely way.
Stop the repeating cycle of stress, dread, anxiety, and then momentary relief after you scramble to get tasks done . . . or feel shame and berate yourself for giving up.
Take the opportunity to learn the transformational DONE approach. It will enable you to get where you truly want to be in a way that’s quick, fun, and rewarding. Learn a process and gain the skills you need to act on your values–particularly in terms of your health and well-being–in a timely way so you can enjoy the health and wellness outcomes you want.
Quest Begins Feb 24th. Registration Ends & Onboarding Begins Feb 21st.