Potentialism

She said “hell yeah”
I couldn’t be happier!

I’m describing a common behavior where clients may delay taking action, waiting for the "perfect" or "right" time to pursue their goals. This can sometimes create a cycle where the goal always remains just out of reach, preventing them from making progress.
This behavior might stem from a variety of factors:

Such as

Fear of failure,
Uncertainty,
Lack of confidence.
Maybe even just LAZY

Clients may believe that they need certain conditions to align before they can start working towards their goals. Sound familiar???

As a coach it's important to address these patterns and help clients recognize that there might never be a "perfect" time. Encourage them to focus on taking small steps, even if conditions aren't ideal. By breaking down their goals into manageable tasks and initiating action, they can begin to build momentum and create a sense of achievement.

Additionally, helping clients explore the reasons behind their hesitation and guiding them to develop a growth mindset can be beneficial. Emphasizing that progress is more important than perfection and that learning comes from taking action, even in less than ideal circumstances, can help them overcome this pattern.

Ultimately, my role is to support clients in realizing that waiting for the "right time" can be a self-imposed barrier, and that the journey towards their goals starts with the willingness to take imperfect action.