Procrastination Self-Counselling Session
A practical guided video session to understand why you delay tasks and create a simple action plan to start and continue.
Start this sessionIs this session right for you?
A quick, honest look - so you start in the right place.
What's inside
Nine gentle, guided steps - each with a short video and a practical activity.
- Is This Session Right for You?
- What Is Procrastination?
- Laziness vs Emotional Avoidance
- Why Starting Feels Hard
- Main Practice: 5-Minute Start Method
- Breaking Tasks Into Small Steps
- Real-Life Examples
- 7-Day Start and Continue Plan
- When to Take Therapy
Worksheets you can keep
View them on screen and download as a PDF, beautifully laid out.
Procrastination Self-Check
A gentle reflection on what you delay and why.
Avoidance Map Worksheet
Map each delayed task to the feeling you're really avoiding.
5-Minute Start Sheet
Set up and track your 5-minute starts.
Task Breakdown Planner
Break a big, scary task into tiny, doable micro-steps.
7-Day Action Tracker
One starting action a day - print it and tick as you go.
How it works
Watch & reflect
Short guided videos walk you through each idea in plain, simple language.
Practise
Each step has a small activity. Your answers save privately on your device.
Keep your tools
Download worksheets, trackers and a 7-day plan to continue on your own.
Revisit anytime
Come back whenever you need it. The session resumes where you left off.
Questions, answered
Is this therapy or medical treatment?
No. This is a guided self-help experience built on practical, well-known methods. It is not therapy, diagnosis, or a replacement for a professional. If your feelings are intense or lasting, please speak with a doctor or mental-health professional.
Who is this session for?
Delaying work, study, chores, decisions, creative tasks, admin tasks, or personal goals due to fear, boredom, confusion, or overwhelm.
Who is it NOT suitable for?
Severe depression, ADHD-related impairment without professional support, severe anxiety, addiction patterns, or complete inability to manage daily life.
How long does it take?
About 35-45 min, split into small steps. You can pause and resume anytime, and revisit as often as you like.
Is my information private?
Yes. Anything you write in the activities is saved privately on your own device, never uploaded.
Do I get worksheets I can keep?
Yes. The session includes worksheets, trackers and a 7-day plan you can view on screen and download as a PDF.
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Ready when you are
Take it gently, at your own pace. You can begin now and come back anytime.
Start Procrastination