Think about it. You’ve mapped everything out, journaled over it, prayed about it… and yet, that idea is still sitting on the sidelines. What’s really stopping you from moving forward with that trip? Applying for that promotion? Launching that business you’ve been dreaming about? Are you actually still planning or are you avoiding the start, afraid of what might happen if you finally move?
Planning is easy. I love to plan. I can create the vision, set the goals, and map every step. But when it came time to implement, to move, I would freeze. I convinced myself I needed more clarity, more time, more peace. But deep down, I knew what I really needed was to stop overthinking and start doing.
That’s why I created my coaching program, Start Anyway. Because so many of us are stuck not from a lack of ideas, but from a lack of action. So if you’ve been circling the plan for too long, here are 3 things you can do right now to break out of planning mode and finally start moving.
1. Name the Fear: It’s Not the Plan. It’s the Fear Behind It
I once posted a video asking a simple question: What excuse did you give yourself today for not walking in your purpose? Why didn’t you apply for that new position? Why didn’t you pitch that idea, launch that service, or post that content you’ve been sitting on for months?
For most of us, it’s not about not having a plan. It’s fear. We tell ourselves it won’t work out. We obsess over the what-ifs. What if I fail? What if people laugh? What if it’s not perfect? But rarely do we flip the question and ask, What if it works? What if you succeed? What if this is the moment that shifts everything?
We say we’re researching. We say we’re “waiting for clarity.” But sometimes we’re just procrastinating in a more professional way.
And we do it with the voice in our head that never seems to cheer us on. We ask the hard questions but only in the direction of failure. We say, Why me? instead of Why not me? We assume the worst instead of preparing for the best.
If you’ve been stuck planning, check your fear. You might be waiting on a perfect strategy, when what you really need is the courage to start messy.
2. Make the Move Even If It’s Uncomfortable
Ask yourself this: What’s the one small move I’ve been avoiding that could actually shift my momentum? It might be a conversation you don’t want to have. A proposal that’s been sitting on your desk for a week. A video you’ve recorded but haven’t posted. A pitch for a grant that’s still in your drafts.
We avoid what makes us uncomfortable. That’s human. We delay the things that make our palms sweat or our hearts race even when they’re the exact things that could move us forward.
Think about it: You might be holding back from walking into your CEO’s office to show him a proposal because you’re afraid he’ll say, “I don’t have time,” or “Leave it on my desk.” But what if he actually says, “Let’s go through it now. Sit with me for 10 minutes.” That could change everything.
We say we’re waiting for the “right moment,” but deep down, we’re avoiding the stretch.
The truth is: Nobody wins by playing it safe all the time. The breakthrough isn’t in the perfect plan. It’s in the small, bold, uncomfortable step you’ve been avoiding. That’s where the shift starts.
3. Create Accountability Because Your Excuses Are Too Comfortable
A lot of us love to say, “I don’t like to tell people my plans, because they never work out when I do.” But let’s be honest: if you’re a serial procrastinator, that silence is just your comfort zone. When you’re used to talking yourself out of things, you need someone who won’t let you.
Accountability isn’t pressure but a partnership. And yes, sometimes it feels uncomfortable. But maybe that’s the exact pressure you need to move forward.
I have accountability partners for different areas of my life. One for fitness. One for my spice business. One for my consultancy. Others for prayer and spiritual growth. Why? Because I know myself. I know I may delay what matters unless someone’s checking in, asking the hard questions, and reminding me of my “why.”
You need a system. You need structure. You need someone who won’t let you lie to yourself one more time just to avoid starting again next week.
And if you’re telling yourself, “I don’t need anyone, I’ll do it on my own,” then great. Do it. But still build accountability into your routine. Whether it’s a coach, a calendar, or a friend, find a way to stay honest with yourself.
Your goals don’t need more planning. They need your follow-through.
Final Thoughts
You’ve been planning long enough. You’ve prayed, prepped, journaled, vision-boarded and now it’s time to move. Start messy. Start small. But just start.
And if you’ve been stuck for a while and don’t know where to begin, I’m here to help. Let’s talk about it. If you’re struggling to start, reach out and book a free clarity call. Sometimes all you need is someone to walk with you through that first step.