I'm having trouble getting started on...

Meaning

I'm finding it hard to begin...

Examples

• John: I have a huge essay due, but <b>I'm having trouble getting started on</b> it.
• Alice: What's making it difficult?
• John: I just don't know where to begin.
• Alice: Maybe outlining it first would help. Sometimes, just starting is the hardest part. <b>I'm having trouble getting started on</b> my own project as well.