Tech Productivity Issue #351 (Why We Procrastinate (Podcast))

Issue #351 (Why We Procrastinate (Podcast)) 11/03/25

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I link to a lot of things in this newsletter on procrastination, including articles and tools. I try not to overdo it with a single topic, because there's so much on that specific topic. This week, you might enjoy a recent episode of the Time and Attention podcast called Why We Procrastinate.

The episode is only about 37 minutes long, so if you're worried a lengthy podcast is not going to do anything to help your procrastination, this is a good choice. The hosts cover the following material:

The triggers of aversion
The logic war that happens in our mind as we procrastinate
Impulsiveness, perfectionism, and procrastination
Aversion journaling
The art of making tasks more challenging

Hope you enjoy it and maybe it will help you if you're having problems with procrastination.

Now on to this week's hand-picked productivity links!

Tools & Apps

Helium — A native browser for Mac, Windows, and Linux with a focus on privacy, unbiased ad-blocking, and has handy features like native !bangs (for searching across 10,000+ sites), split view, and more.

MindMirror — A second brain for everything you learn, enabling you to turn any file into searchable notes, so you can ask questions and get instant answers with no folders or tags needed.

VSCode.Email — In case you didn't know, I also write a weekly newsletter on Visual Studio Code, the world's most popular code editor, featuring tools, tips, and articles on the popular IDE. sponsor

PastePal — A universal clipboard manager for Mac, iPhone, and iPad, with no tracking or data collection, support for 35+ languages, unlimited history, and fast index and search.

LuxPDF — An open source, privacy-focused alternative to popular PDF web apps, offering 30+ PDF tools with unlimited usage and no registration needed.

&udm=14 — Not exactly an app, but this is a web UI that takes taps into Google by doing all searches using the udm=14 params, which strips out all the AI from the search, giving you a plain set of 10 relevant links per page.

Time N Track — A time tracking solution for freelancers, creatives, and solo business owners, to gain clarity over your projects, accurately bill your time, and reclaim your focus.

Articles & Resources

What Kind of Work I Want (in 2025) — One engineer's thoughts on what he currently looks for in a job, and how that's evolved since he last wrote a similar post.

Estimates Are More Valuable Than You Think — "Good estimation isn’t about control or tracking every minute of your day. It’s about creating trust and transparency in your team."

Newsletters Worth Checking Out — If you like newsletters, here's a handful you might want to subscribe to, covering a variety of tech and productivity-related topics. Unsubscribe any time. sponsor

Say Goodbye to Your Own Desk at the Office. More Companies Want Shared Workspaces — Based on data from commercial real estate company CBRE, in response to the shift in workplaces over the past five years or so, with more hybrid work on the rise.

Everything Takes Longer Than You Think — If a big part of your workweek involves estimating how long things will take, the advice here to be more realistic could be a benefit.

Make Things Happen — Some good advice to take a different perspective if you find yourself envious of other team members seemingly doing all the 'glamorous work'.

Relaxation Techniques You May Be Missing — If you find yourself doing what the author calls 'scratting', that is, "running around like a frantic squirrel trying to do a million things", these rest-inducing tips may help you calm things down.

Suggestions?

Have a suggestion for a productivity-related tool, article, or other resource? Send me a direct message via X or chat via Bluesky and I’ll consider including it in a future issue.

Stay productive!

Louis
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