Dani Donovan shares unique insights about the root causes behind chronic procrastination, and why standard productivity advice fails so many of us. Using her signature blend of authenticity, vulnerability, and humor, she breaks down common negative emotions that get in the way of productivity (and what to do about them). This talk includes step-by-step guidance on how to create personalized solutions to overcome mental roadblocks—as well as unconventional strategies, gamified activities, and real-world examples from her new book, The Anti-Planner.
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will understand the underlying psychological and emotional factors contributing to chronic procrastination and why traditional productivity methods often fail
- Participants will learn how to develop personalized strategies to overcome mental roadblocks, incorporating elements of fun, novelty, competition, social interaction, and visual aids to make tasks more engaging
- Participants will gain practical tools for self-compassion and mindset shifts, viewing new tactics as experiments rather than failures, to build resilience and adaptability in their productivity practices
Who: Dani Donovan
Biography
Dani Donovan is an award-winning ADHD creator and author whose viral comics and TikTok videos help build an online community of validation and solidarity for neurodivergent adults. Her content aims to help people understand themselves, feel a sense of belonging, and better explain their invisible struggles to loved ones. She was the closing keynote speaker for the 2021 International ADHD Conference and has been featured in publications such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Guardian. She recently self-published an activity book for procrastinators called The Anti-Planner: How to Get Sh*t Done When You Don’t Feel Like It.
Visit Dani’s website at https://anti-planner.com
Get Your Copy of Dani’s Anti-Planner
The Anti-Planner: How to Get Sh*t Done When You Don’t Feel Like It
The Anti-Planner is an activity book specifically designed to help procrastinators:
– Try unique, entertaining ways of completing tasks
– Untangle emotions that make it hard to get sh*t done
– Smash through productivity roadblocks
– 300+ full-color pages (with over 100 activities)
Find Your Copy Here: https://anti-planner.com/shop/the-anti-planner-how-to-get-sht-done-when-you-dont-feel-like-it/
