The Follow-Through: How I Beat Procrastination
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You don’t have to push yourself to change. You can trust yourself into it. — Tara Mohr
The Day Everything Shifted
A thoughtful solopreneur once shared with me, “I think I’m just lazy.”
They said it with a little laugh, but their eyes didn’t match. Underneath was something heavier: shame, self-doubt, and quiet exhaustion.
But here’s what became clear—this wasn’t laziness. It was fear disguised as “busyness.” Fear of getting it wrong. Fear it wouldn’t matter. Fear they couldn’t finish what they started.
This person wasn’t lacking discipline—they were lacking safety. Not externally, but internally. Safety to begin. Safety to be messy. Safety to show up without certainty.
Everything shifted when they stopped asking, “How do I force myself to start?” And instead asked, “How do I create a moment safe enough to begin?”
Procrastination wasn’t their flaw. It was a wise signal—one that softened as their self-trust grew.
The Safe Start Check-In
When procrastination creeps in, try this 3-step check-in I call The Safe Start:
- Pressure Check: Am I expecting this to be perfect or fast?
- Permission Slip: What if I didn’t have to finish—just start?
- Safety Cue: What would help me feel safe enough to begin?
You don’t need to feel ready. You just need one small pocket of trust to get started.
Reflection:
"What would become possible if you stopped trying to “fix” your procrastination—and started listening to what it’s been protecting?"
Creating safety—not pressure—as your starting point may feel unfamiliar, or maybe like something you’ve quietly needed for a long time. You’re not alone. Most of us were taught to push through instead of listening to what’s really going on.
For those who want gentle structure woven into their real day—not another session or screen—I offer WhatsApp-based coaching. Quiet, steady accountability, right where you are.
And if it helps to talk first, free 1:1 calls are always open. No prep, no pressure—just space to untangle what’s been feeling heavy.
You don’t have to carry it alone.
