How do you waste the most time every day?

Do you ever get things done ahead of time, feel great about it… and then somehow lose momentum right after?

You’re not alone. I’ve been there more times than I can count — and for a while, I thought it meant I lacked consistency or discipline. But the truth is, some of us are simply wired to thrive under pressure. I’ve noticed this pattern in myself over and over again. I’ll get a batch of my tasks done early — whether it’s content creation, planning, writing, or errands. There’s a sense of calm and quiet pride, knowing I’m a few steps ahead. But then… that feeling of momentum slows. I start scrolling “just for a few minutes,” and before I know it, hours (and sometimes days) have gone by.

I’m no longer ahead of the game.
I’m back at square one.

But here’s the interesting thing — when the pressure starts to build, I don’t panic. I zone in. I become more focused, calm even. It’s like a switch turns on inside me. I call it my bubble mode. It’s not stress — it’s tunnel vision. I suddenly become insanely productive and clear-minded.

I’ve realized that for people like me, the challenge isn’t being productive — it’s finding the sweet spot between comfort and urgency. Too much comfort, and I relax. Too much urgency, and it can backfire. But just the right level of pressure? That’s where I thrive.

It’s not ideal, but it works — for me.

The goal now isn’t to fight my rhythm, but to work with it. I’ve started giving myself mini deadlines and rewards to simulate that sense of urgency earlier… without the last-minute stress. It’s helping.

So if you’re like me — a procrastinator who performs under pressure — just know:
You’re not broken. You’re not unmotivated.
You’re just wired for challenge.
And when it counts… you always deliver.

And the truth is — I ALWAYS deliver. Not just what’s expected, but often even more. I get things done like they should be done, and then some. That’s my rhythm. That’s my fire. And I trust it.