What is it that's holding me right in the boundaries of procrastination?

There could be various factors that contribute to your tendency to procrastinate, and identifying them can help you break out of that pattern. Here are a few common reasons people procrastinate:

1.    Fear of failure: You may be holding back from taking action because you're worried about making mistakes or not meeting your own or others' expectations. This fear can be paralyzing, leading you to put off tasks rather than risk failure.

2.    Lack of motivation: If you're not feeling particularly inspired or invested in a task, it can be difficult to summon the energy or enthusiasm to get started. You might find yourself distracted by other things or simply avoiding the work altogether.

3.    Overwhelm: Sometimes tasks can feel so large or complex that they become daunting, and you may feel uncertain about where to start or how to proceed. This can create a sense of paralysis that keeps you from making progress.

4.    Perfectionism: You might be holding yourself to a very high standard, and as a result, you may feel that you can't begin a task until you're absolutely certain that you can do it perfectly. This can lead to procrastination as you wait for the "perfect" moment or approach.

5.    Distractions: With so many potential distractions in our lives, from social media to streaming services to the constant barrage of notifications, it's easy to get side-tracked from important tasks and lose focus.

If you can identify which of these factors might be contributing to your procrastination, you can start to take steps to overcome them. For example, if you're feeling overwhelmed, you might break a task down into smaller, more manageable pieces. If you're struggling with a lack of motivation, you might try to find ways to connect the task to your larger goals or find external rewards that can motivate you. If distractions are a problem, you might try setting aside specific times for focused work or find ways to limit or eliminate potential distractions. Ultimately, breaking out of the cycle of procrastination requires some self-awareness, patience, and a willingness to experiment with different strategies to find what works for you.