After5Dallas - The Neuroscience of Procrastination & Perfectionism
About this Event
A Conversation on Procrastination, Perfectionism, and the Nervous System
Join a counseling psychology professor and neurodiversity-affirming practice founder for The Neuroscience of Procrastination & Perfectionism, an engaging exploration of why getting started, and getting finished, is rarely just about willpower. Together, we’ll uncover how your nervous system influences your ability to take action and why high achievers so often find themselves stuck. From the late-night to-do lists to the projects that never feel good enough, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the science behind productivity, stress, and everything in between.
What We'll Cover:
- Why it isn’t just discipline - Explore why procrastination and perfectionism are about more than motivation or character.
- Why high achievers get stuck - Learn how nervous system regulation and executive functioning shape our ability to act, even for the most driven among us.
- Building a sustainable relationship with productivity - Discover how cultivating nervous system health can support healthier, more lasting ways of getting things done.
Whether you’re a self-described perfectionist, a lifelong procrastinator, or simply wondering why you can plan every detail but still struggle to begin, you’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for what’s really happening beneath the surface.
Don't miss this chance to connect with your After5Society.
About The Speaker:
Claudia Porras Pyland, PhD, is an Associate Professor at Texas Woman’s University, director of the Master’s Counseling Psychology Program, and founder of Transcended Healing, a neurodiversity-affirming private practice. Her work explores how executive functioning, nervous system regulation, identity, and environment impact well-being and functioning. She co-developed the Integrative Neuroaffirming Framework (INAF) and has published and presented extensively on ADHD and autism, attachment, trauma, relational violence, and culturally informed identity development.
Good to know before you come:
- Exact bar location will be disclosed in your confirmation email
- Arrive early to grab a drink and get settled
- The speaker portion lasts 1 hour, with optional time to stay and socialize afterward
- This is a participatory event
- Seating is limited to keep the experience intimate
Agenda
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Doors Open & Drinks Flow
Info: Arrive early to grab a drink, settle in, and enjoy the atmosphere. Early birds get the best seats and a head start on mingling!
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Guided Experience / Talk
Info: Dive into an engaging, interactive session with our speaker. Participate, observe, or simply soak it all in - it's your experience to enjoy.
🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Social Time & Connection
Info: Stick around to chat with fellow attendees, swap ideas, or just relax with a drink. Great conversations often happen after the main event!
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 29.99
