So you’ve decided to make a change in your life. That’s great! But it looks like you haven’t started yet. That’s ok.
Shall we do an exercise together? Let’s say that I be me and you be you.
Me: Hi! That’s so cool you want to make this change. What’s holding you back from taking action?
You: Because [insert issue]
Me: Cool! So if that’s resolved does that mean you’ll start?
You: Yeah, but… [insert another issue]
Me: Cool! So if that’s resolved does that mean you’ll start?
You: Yeah, but… [insert another issue]
You get the idea.
Once you’ve exhausted your reasons, will you be able to begin? Or is providing reasons the reason you won’t begin?