Absolutely! Let’s work together on overcoming the obstacle: **"EXAMPLE."** To clarify, you wrote "EXAMPLE"—are you looking for a demonstration of how a coaching conversation addresses a specific obstacle (like procrastination, low confidence, etc.), or is "EXAMPLE" the actual challenge you want to discuss? I’ll proceed as if you want a typical life coaching sample for overcoming a common obstacle like procrastination, but feel free to specify your real challenge! --- ### Step 1: Identify the Obstacle You: “I’m struggling to get started on important tasks. I keep putting things off and then feel bad about it. I want to stop procrastinating.” ### Step 2: Explore What’s Happening Coach (me): “Thanks for sharing that. Procrastination is super common, and you’re not alone! Can you tell me what usually happens right before you put something off? For example, are there certain tasks where this comes up more?” You: “I notice I mostly procrastinate when I have big projects for work. I feel overwhelmed and end up scrolling through my phone instead.” ### Step 3: Reframe & Understand Coach: “That makes sense. Our brains sometimes try to protect us from feeling overwhelmed by distracting us! If your overwhelmed feeling could talk, what would it say?” You: “It would say, ‘This is too much, I don’t know where to start.’” ### Step 4: Action Plan Coach: “Let’s break that big project down. What would be the absolute smallest, easiest first step you could take? Something so easy, it almost feels silly.” You: “Maybe just opening the project file and making a to-do list for it.” Coach: “Perfect. When would you like to do just that one step?” You: “Tomorrow morning, first thing.” Coach: “Great! Afterwards, check in with yourself—notice what you accomplished, even if it’s small. Progress is progress! And hey, don’t forget to celebrate—maybe a little victory dance or your favorite snack.” ### Step 5: Reflect Coach: “Remember, procrastination is just a habit, not your destiny. With tiny, consistent steps, you’ll retrain your brain. How confident do you feel about taking this first step?” --- **Summary:** We identified your trigger (“feeling overwhelmed”), reframed your thinking, set a tiny actionable goal, and added a celebration for success. You’re on your way! If you have a specific obstacle you want help with, just tell me, and I’ll tailor the approach for you!