The Science: Why We Procrastinate
Procrastination is an emotional regulation problem, not a time management problem. Research shows that we procrastinate to avoid negative emotions—anxiety about failure, boredom, overwhelm, or fear of judgment. The task triggers an emotional response, and we escape by doing something else. Understanding this changes how we approach motivation.
Willpower approaches often fail because they try to override the emotion rather than address it. You can force yourself to start, but if the underlying anxiety is still there, you'll keep getting pulled away. Sustainable motivation requires clearing the emotional blocks, not just pushing through them.
Tapping addresses procrastination at its source. By acknowledging and Tapping on the specific feelings that arise around a task—fear, overwhelm, perfectionism, boredom—you can reduce their intensity. Many people find that after Tapping, the task feels different. Not exciting necessarily, but doable. The resistance dissolves and action becomes possible.
Task-specific sessions: Different tasks trigger different emotions. Exercise resistance is different from work avoidance. These sessions address specific activities so you can tap on exactly what you're avoiding.
Real Results
Sara's Story
"I was able to declutter a box that had been sitting here for years with old papers and found treasures inside. It is an absolute miracle! I was not even Tapping along, just listening to it and it was so calming and obviously transformational."
Sara's experience shows how Tapping can shift resistance even passively. The calming effect allowed her to finally face what she'd been avoiding for years.
Judy's Story
"I worked on clearing clutter and I was successful. The house is organized for the first time in 25 years. We are very happy. Dabbled in healing my Macular Degeneration—now that the house is lovely, I will spend more time on me."
Judy's transformation took time and persistence, but the results were dramatic. Once the external clutter cleared, she could turn her attention to other areas of healing—a common pattern when procrastination blocks finally release.
Kathleen's Story
"I'm the Queen of Procrastination. My house is extremely cluttered, mostly an over abundance of clothes and lots of paper clutter. I have recently tackled the paper clutter about 80%, so that was a good feeling. I've been following Tapping since October 2005. Yes, it works, but not with my procrastination and cluttered house—until I understood why."
Kathleen discovered her clutter had deep emotional roots—protection against a son who used to steal from her. Understanding the WHY behind procrastination is often the key to releasing it. Tapping helps uncover these hidden reasons while calming the nervous system enough to face them.
Find Your Block
What do you need motivation for? Choose the session that matches.
Get Moving
Twelve sessions for twelve common blocks.