colour breathing with orange to overcome procrastination
In this colour breathing exercise, orange is used as a symbol of creativity, enthusiasm and forward movement.
When you've been putting something off, it can be difficult to move from thinking about a task to actually beginning it. That may feel especially familiar when living abroad has made an everyday responsibility more complicated or unfamiliar than it once was.
As you imagine breathing with orange, you're invited to reconnect with a sense of motivation and possibility, and consider what taking one manageable step forward might look like.
Within this exercise, orange is also associated with the sacral chakra and the energetic qualities of creativity, movement and desire. You can work with that symbolism as you bring your attention towards something you've been avoiding, without needing to force yourself into action.
the impact of breathing with orange to overcome procrastination
Breathing with the colour orange awakens your inner spark, the one that’s been buried beneath hesitation, fear, or self-doubt. Orange energy is bold, creative, and action-oriented, helping you reconnect with your drive and enthusiasm. Each breath draws in momentum, nudging you gently but powerfully forward.
As you breathe, resistance begins to soften. That foggy sense of “not yet” starts to clear, replaced by clarity and a quiet determination to begin. Orange doesn’t demand perfection, it simply invites movement.
This vibrant energy reminds you that action doesn’t have to be forceful. It can be playful, inspired, and deeply aligned with your purpose.
before you begin...
Breathing with the colour orange is especially powerful in the morning, when your energy is naturally rising and your intentions for the day are being set. Starting your day with orange breathwork can infuse your system with motivation, warmth, and forward movement, helping you break the cycle of delay before it begins.
It’s also highly effective whenever you feel stuck, foggy, or uninspired. Orange is linked to the sacral chakra, your centre of creativity and action, so visualising this colour as you breathe can gently dissolve mental blocks and reawaken momentum.
Use it before tackling a task you've been avoiding, when self-doubt creeps in, or anytime you feel disconnected from your “why”. Breathing with orange can rekindle clarity, ignite purpose, and remind you that progress starts with one small step.
Although this exercise doesn’t take long, ensure that you won’t be disturbed by anything (people, pets, phones ringing, computer beeping) during the exercise
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Please note: this colour breathing exercise is included in the Self-Healing Bundle which focuses on overcoming procrastination.
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Duration: 38 mins