Use it yourself
In his book Atomic Habits, author James Clear notes that pointing and calling can focus the mind for anyone, not just Japanese train operators. "[Pointing and calling] is so effective because it raises the level of awareness from a nonconscious habit to a more conscious level."
Consider how point-and-call might work for safe use of ladders in construction. Point at the ladder: Ladder is correctly positioned. Point at sky: No power lines. Point at steps: Steps solid. Point at toolbelt: Proper tools secured.
How about driving? You might not want to point at every signal or point to a clear lane, but it would improve the safety of driving while eliminating unconscious commuting.
For breaking bad habits, Clear recommends pointing and calling at the bad habit. Speak aloud the bad habit: "I'm about to eat a cookie and I do not need it. Eating it will cause me to gain weight." Similarly, even in serving a dish of food, you might try saying, "I need six ounces of this dish and no more."
Even for procrastination, pointing and calling the task ahead at least focuses attention.