How to Get Stuff Done When You Don’t Feel Like It (The Hidden Emotions Behind Procrastination)

In this brand-new talk, 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.

Dani Donovan is an award-winning ADHD creator whose viral comics and TikTok videos helped build an online community of validation and solidarity for neurodivergent adults. Her content aims to help those with ADHD 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 TimesThe Washington Post, and The Guardian. She recently self-published an activity book for procrastinators called The Anti-Planner: How to Get [Stuff] Done When You Don’t Feel Like It, and her influence has helped thousands of people seek diagnosis and treatment for ADHD.

September 30, 2022

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