In order to break the cycle of procrastination, we should start with building starts awareness. I help clients recognise the triggers behind their delays—whether it’s fear, overwhelm, or perfectionism. Mindfulness as an enabler, allows clients to slow down and observe their thoughts without judgement. Once they understand the “why” behind their actions, we work together to set small, achievable goals that rebuild momentum. Progress doesn’t come all at once, but with patience and persistence, those stuck moments can start to steadily move forward.

Helping clients to do the work by chunking down is essential 💣 What's the aspiration and is it still fit for purpose? 💣What actions/behavioural changes are they going to take to achieve the aspiration? 💣 Now explore with them what's holding them back, is it ability, lack of motivation or because the actions/behavioural changes are too hard or something else? As a coach, this is where our skill as a navigator is vital. You can still be their cheerleader and maybe mindfulness will help but really it comes down to revisiting and potentially revising the route and destination. Procrastination isn't always at detriment to progess, it can be a red flag that helps us to review and reset!

Procrastination isn’t laziness—it’s emotional resistance. We delay tasks not because we can’t do them, but because our inner noise screams louder than our focus. Mindfulness silences that chaos. It brings clients into the now, where fear, doubt, and overwhelm lose their power. When I guide someone through mindfulness, I’m not giving them a technique—I’m handing them the remote control to their thoughts. One deep breath. One conscious step. That’s how mountains move. Momentum is born in presence. And presence is the end of procrastination.

Procrastination isn’t just about laziness—it’s often driven by fear, overwhelm, or self-doubt. Mindfulness can break this cycle by bringing awareness to the present moment and reducing mental resistance. When clients practice mindfulness, they learn to observe their thoughts without judgment, making it easier to recognize avoidance patterns. Techniques like deep breathing, body scans, and mindful journaling help them detach from distractions and refocus on their goals. By staying present, they shift from paralysis to progress, taking intentional steps instead of waiting for the "perfect" moment that never comes.

Mindfulness helps clients notice the moment they choose delay. Instead of getting hijacked by overwhelm or fear, they learn to pause, observe the emotion, and choose action with awareness. It shifts focus from perfection to progress. Small mindful wins rewire the brain, creating a momentum loop. Procrastination thrives on autopilot; mindfulness breaks that loop by putting clients back in the driver’s seat—fully present, intentional, and accountable.

Many clients aren’t just procrastinating — they’re caught in a tug-of-war between what they think they should do and what their inner guidance is actually nudging them toward. This is where mindfulness meets energy alignment. Tools like pendulums can help tune into the present. When used mindfully, a pendulum becomes a mirror for your subconscious, revealing blocks, doubts, or misalignments that silently sabotage your momentum. Instead of pushing harder, what if you pause and ask: “What’s really holding me back?” A simple pendulum session can surface powerful insights — ones that often bypass the noise of the mind and tap into the wisdom of the body and energy field. True inspired action doesn’t come from force. It comes from alignment.

Mindfulness can break the procrastination loop by increasing self-awareness and reducing avoidance. It helps clients notice the urge to delay and choose action with intention instead of habit. Personally, I tackle procrastination by grounding in the present moment—just starting small often creates the momentum I need.

Mindfulness helps clients notice the thoughts and emotions that fuel procrastination without getting caught up in them. It builds awareness of habits, reduces self-judgment, and creates space for intentional action. With practice, clients can respond to challenges with clarity and persistence, making steady progress toward their goals.

The three most helpful words in mindfulness are: “Simply start again.” These words also help us stop procrastinating. Even if we have to start again a hundred or a thousand times, that’s okay. We’ll still get things done. When we try to focus on our breathing, our mind often wanders. We might start thinking about something else without even noticing. But after a while, we realize we lost focus. Instead of getting upset, we can be happy that we noticed. That moment is a chance to gently return to our breath and simply begin again.