Why You Keep Putting Off Coaching... And How to Stop Waiting for the Perfect Time
- Sarah Hardy
- Jul 14
- 3 min read
You said you wanted this. You even booked the call. But here you are, rescheduling again, waiting for life to calm down, waiting to feel ‘ready.’ Sound familiar?
If you keep putting off coaching because you’re scared or waiting for the “right” time, you’re not alone. Here’s why you avoid it and how to take the first step today.
why-you-keep-putting-off-coaching-and-how-to-stop-waiting-for-the-perfect-timeYou said you wanted this… so why haven’t you started?
You booked the call. You said yes. You know coaching could help and you can see the benefits. But somehow, you keep pushing the date back.
You tell yourself:
“I’m too busy right now.”“I just need to get through this day / week / month.” or “I’ll start when things calm down.”
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many people avoid starting coaching, even after they’ve made the decision to work with me.
And the good news? Avoidance is human. It doesn’t mean you’re lazy or uncommitted, it just means something deeper is going on.
Why Do We Avoid Coaching?
Here are some of the most common reasons people put it off:
1️⃣ Fear of failure
“What if I try and I still can’t change? What if I waste my time and money?”
This fear can keep you stuck because not trying feels safer than finding out it’s hard.
2️⃣ Fear of success
Strange, but true, sometimes you’re scared of what happens if it does work.“What if I outgrow my job? My relationships? What if I can’t handle the new version of me?”
3️⃣ Overwhelm
You already feel stretched thin. Coaching can feel like “just one more thing” on your to-do list, when in reality, it’s the thing that can help you clear space and focus.
4️⃣ Perfectionism
You think you have to be “ready,” “better,” or “less of a mess” before you start.But coaching is exactly for this messy middle — not for after you’ve fixed everything.
Why There’s No Perfect Time to Start Coaching
Life doesn’t pause so you can work on yourself. If you’re waiting for your diary to magically empty, or for everything else to fall into place first, you might be waiting forever.
Starting when things feel messy or scary is not just okay, it’s often the best time to begin.
Because coaching helps you:
✅ Handle the overwhelm.
✅ Break things into manageable steps.
✅ Build confidence while you’re still figuring it out.
What You Can Expect From Coaching
You might imagine coaching as hours of “homework,” endless tasks, and pressure to change overnight. That’s not how I work.
Here’s what my clients actually experience:
✨ We start at your pace.
✨ We focus on what feels doable right now, no huge leaps required.
✨ You leave each session with clarity, not more confusion.
In just the first few weeks, clients often say:
💬 “I can finally see what’s possible for me.”
💬 “I feel less stuck and more hopeful.”
💬 “I’ve actually taken action.”
If You’ve Been Putting It Off....
If you’re avoiding coaching because it feels scary, overwhelming, or like “one more thing” that’s exactly why now is the time.
Because nothing changes if nothing changes.
You don’t need to feel ready. You just need to be willing to take the first step and I’ll help you handle the rest.
Ready to Stop Waiting?
If you’ve been avoiding this because you’re scared it’ll be too much, trust me: the hardest part is deciding to begin.
Let’s make that first step today.
No pressure. No judgement. Just a safe space to start figuring it out at your own pace.
