Your Schedule Doesn't Work Because of This

If you can’t stick to your schedule, the problem isn’t discipline—it’s stress. In this video, I break down why traditional  time management advice often fails and how to stop procrastinating by working with your nervous system, not against it.

As a learning and performance coach, I’ll show you a neuroscience-informed framework to help you be productive without burning out. You’ll learn how to reframe your schedule as a tool for clarity rather than pressure, reducing cognitive overload and protecting your mental energy.
In this video, we cover:

Why stress, not laziness, drives the procrastination loop
How to stop avoiding tasks and reduce overwhelm
Practical time management techniques that actually stick
How to build a "calm" weekly schedule using anchors

This approach is perfect for students and professionals who are tired of feeling behind and want to regain control of their time.

Video Chapters:
0:00 Why discipline isn’t the problem
0:44 Stress, avoidance, and the procrastination loop
1:01 Why time management isn’t about productivity
1:22 How planning reduces stress and emotional load
1:49 Your schedule as a learning tool
2:13 The real purpose of a task list
2:56 Capturing tasks to protect mental energy
3:03 Clarifying tasks to reduce overwhelm
3:30 Building a weekly schedule around anchors
3:52 The Big Four that support brain health
4:46 Why busy isn’t the same as productive
5:06 Making your schedule manage your to-do list
5:22 Two planning styles for heavy vs light weeks
6:20 Why one-hour blocks work better
6:54 What to do when tasks don’t get finished
7:46 How to protect your time from interruptions
8:51 The real secret to sticking to your schedule
9:38 Final takeaway and next steps

About Dr. Erik Albinson:

I’m an educator and academic coach helping students navigate college life by calming their nervous systems and clarifying their goals. Subscribe for more brain-based strategies for learning and focus!
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