Why is it hard to 'make it happen'?
Life is too short to be stuck in cycles of avoidance, overwhelm, and self-criticism. You want to move forward, but it feels like something’s always in the way.
I offer one-on-one procrastination coaching that’s grounded in:
- Compassionate accountability (no shame)
- Evidence-based strategies (like the motivation equation, goal hierarchies, and shitty first drafts)
- A collaborative approach to understanding why you’re stuck—and how to get unstuck
If you’re tired of beating yourself up for putting things off—and ready to try something different—reach out. Let’s talk about what’s getting in the way and how we might work together.
How It Works
Crawl towards the light
1Talk it out
No structure and no shame, just share whatever's on your mind. If I'm not hearing you, I'm not doing my job.
2Troubleshoot
There are a few root issues that drain us of motivation, but they are easy to misdiagnose.
3Align
Motivation is more than finding the right cafe to work at. It's deep alignment with what you really want.
4Experiment
Together, we can experiment with new approaches and learn more about what feels good.
FAQ
Why are you qualified?
Because I’m the king of procrastination!
I know—that’s not something you’re supposed to admit. But only the master procrastinators truly understand how to dissect the demon. Folks like Tim Urban (of Wait But Why) who’ve been deep in it firsthand. And honestly, that's most of us.
At some point, I discovered that helping unblock other people became one of my favorite forms of procrastination. It started as avoidance, but I realized it was something deeper—it actually brought me closer to my own passions.
In my years working independently, my favorite part wasn’t building technical solutions. It was listening—hearing people talk through their struggles at work, brainstorming, helping them get unstuck. There’s nothing I love more than that.
Procrastination isn’t laziness. It’s about emotions, motivation, and how we relate to ourselves. I’ve been there, too. I bring empathy, curiosity, and just enough structure to help you figure out what’s really going on underneath the stuckness.
If you’re looking for a drill sergeant, I’m not your guy. But if you’re trying to:
- Stop beating yourself up
- Find a path you can’t quite make out yet
- Understand your deeper motivations
…I’d love to work with you.
How would you describe your approach?
I’m deeply grounded in empathy. I believe that finding your intrinsic motivation—your why—works a whole lot better than trying to force yourself through external pressure (like me yelling at you to get it done, which is not my style).
Intrinsic motivation isn’t always easy to find. It often means working with shame, with self-doubt, and getting a little deeper than where we’re comfortable. My job is to hold that space with you, to ask good questions, and to help you reconnect with what really matters to you.
This isn’t about hustle culture or cajoling yourself into action—it’s about understanding yourself and moving forward with care.
How does pricing work?
I typically work hourly. Sometimes all you need is a quick push to get the creative juices flowing again—like a single conversation that helps you see things differently. I give everyone at least one free intro chat and don’t charge for time we don’t use. I believe in being fair and making sure this feels like a good fit for both of us.
I find that most engagements only take a few sessions. Depending on how we work together we can discuss retainer-based options for an extended partnership.
Reach out
Let's have a free chat. I'd love to hear from you.
Resources that have helped me
I find that working with another human is the most helpful way to combat procrastination. But I hope these resources help you on your journey half as much as they've helped me on mine.
➡️ Grit by Angela Duckworth
Angela's approach to goal hierarchy has helped me understand when and how my day-to-day needs to be in alignment with the broader goal hierarchies of life.
📝 Shitty First Drafts by Anne Lamott (from Bird by Bird)
Creative possibilities multiply when you take the first step.
➗ The Procrastination Equation by Alex Vermeer and Jimmy Rintjema, adapting ideas by Piers Steel
Understanding the "equation" that motivation is often (but not always!) made of has helped me unstick myself. This is a powerful but often misunderstood or misapplied framework.
❤️🩹 The Power of Vulnerability by Brené Brown
A TED talk heard round the world, Brown's message that we have to lean into precisely the discomfort we seek to avoid resonated deeply with me the first time I heard it and has stayed with me ever since.
You'll make it through -- if you've ran out of faith, borrow some of mine.
