You’re Capable of More — So Why Aren’t You Moving?
You’re smart.
You’re seasoned.
You’ve already accomplished what many only dream of.
So why are you stuck?
Why is that next bold move — the pitch, the proposal, the pivot — still sitting on your desk… untouched?
You tell yourself:
“I’ll do it when I have more clarity.”
“I just need more time.”
“I want to get it perfect.”
But let’s be honest: it’s been weeks, maybe even months. The truth?
You’re not lazy — you’re scared.
Procrastination isn’t a character flaw. It’s fear in disguise.
Fear of failure. Fear of success. Fear of stepping into the bigger identity that comes with more visibility, responsibility, or change.
“Procrastination is the thief of time — collar him.” — Charles Dickens
As a high-performance coach, I work with seasoned professionals who look successful on the outside — yet secretly feel stuck on the inside. They’re ready for more but can’t seem to make the leap.
If that sounds like you, here are 5 ways to break the cycle and get moving — today.
✅ Tip 1: Ask What You’re Really Avoiding
You’re not avoiding the task.
You’re avoiding the emotion attached to it.
Maybe it’s fear of judgment. Maybe it’s the pressure of expectations.
Or maybe stepping forward means letting go of a comfortable but limiting version of yourself.
“We are kept from our goal not by obstacles but by a clear path to a lesser goal.” — Robert Brault
Action Step: Pause and ask, “What am I really afraid of?”
Naming the fear is the first step to disarming it.
✅ Tip 2: Rewrite the Script in Your Head
Perfectionism is procrastination in a tuxedo.
When you say “I’m not ready,” what you’re really saying is, “I’m scared I won’t be perfect.” But growth happens through movement — not mastery.
“Don’t wait. The time will never be just right.” — Napoleon Hill
Action Step: Replace your script with:
“Progress is better than perfect.”
“Action creates clarity.”
“Done is better than perfect.”
✅ Tip 3: Break It Down and Schedule It
That “big thing” isn’t one task — it’s twenty.
And it’s overwhelming because it’s all jumbled in your head.
“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” — Mark Twain
Action Step: Break it down into micro-tasks.
Then, put them on your calendar like you would for a client or stakeholder.
Make them non-negotiable.
✅ Tip 4: Take Imperfect Action Fast
Waiting for inspiration? Don’t.
Start messy. Start small. Just start.
Set a 20-minute timer and move — even if it’s clumsy or chaotic. Because the real power lies in momentum.
“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” — Zig Ziglar
Action Step: Identify one thing you can do in the next 20 minutes to move the needle. Then do it — without overthinking.
✅ Tip 5: Get Smart Accountability
Accountability doesn’t mean confessing your procrastination to a friend who’ll just nod sympathetically.
It means aligning with someone who will call you up, not out — and who will keep you tethered to your commitments.
“Accountability is the glue that ties commitment to results.” — Bob Proctor