Why You’re Not Doing The Thing (and What to Do Instead)
You’ve blocked the time. Lit the candle. Opened the document. And… nothing.
You scroll. You wander. You suddenly need to organise your spices or Google the life cycle of seahorses.
You call it procrastination - but what if it’s something wiser than that?
What if your resistance is telling you something useful?
What if the key isn’t forcing yourself through, but listening in?
This is the heart of the The Procrastination Reframe: a compassionate, power-based approach to why we delay and how to move forward without bulldozing your nervous system.
Procrastination isn’t a flaw. It’s information.
So often we label procrastination as laziness, self-sabotage, or lack of discipline.
But in my work with women navigating business, leadership, and big-hearted purpose, I’ve found this:
Most procrastination is a sign that something inside you is misaligned, unmet, or under-resourced.
You’re not weak. You’re wise.
And the part of you resisting the task might just be trying to protect you.
What’s Really Going On?
Here are some common patterns I see - and what they often mean underneath:
“I’m exhausted.” → Your system needs replenishment, not pressure.
“I don’t know where to start.” → You’re missing a plan, not motivation.
“It’s not aligned.” → You’re right. It may not be your task to carry.
“What if it’s not perfect?” → Perfectionism is shielding you from imagined failure.
“I’ll do it later…” → Your future self feels too far away to care.
Each of these is an invitation - not a reason to beat yourself up.
What To Do Instead
Rather than pushing through with shame, what if you could match the procrastination with the right kind of power?
That’s where the PowerTypes come in - five archetypal energies that live within you and offer different forms of support:
Queen
She sees the bigger picture. She decides what matters. She moves forward with clarity and boundaries.
Warrioress
She gets started. She takes action, even in uncertainty. She thrives with momentum and accountability.
Lover
She restores your energy. She brings joy and permission to rest, pause, or play.
Sorceress
She senses the right timing. She trusts inner wisdom over hustle. She plans from soul, not pressure.
Mother
She holds emotional safety. She nourishes your future self. She walks alongside your scattered parts with calm devotion.
Try This: Identify Your Pattern
Next time you find yourself in a swirl of “I’ll do it later,” try this:
Pause and ask: What’s really going on beneath the resistance?
Name the pattern: Is it overwhelm? Perfectionism? Lack of energy?
Call on the PowerType that fits.
Need a decision? Ask your Queen.
Can’t get going? Channel your Warrioress.
Feel unworthy of rest? Let your Mother tend to you.
This isn’t about avoiding the work. It’s about approaching it in a way that honours your power and capacity.
You Don’t Need to Push Through Alone
Most of us were taught to override our inner signals in the name of productivity.
But there’s a deeper way - one that trusts your cycles, your wisdom, and your inner leadership.
If you’d like to explore this with guidance, this is the work I do every day.
Together we can meet your resistance not as a block, but as a bridge -
toward the version of you who leads with clarity, softness, and sustainable fire.
