1 Minute Habit for April 25

Write down one thing you’re avoiding and why

Naming your avoidance helps reduce its power over you and opens space for clarity and action.

Avoidance can quietly drain your energy, even when you're not actively thinking about it.

By writing it down, you face the task with curiosity, not shame.

Builds self-awareness and accountability.
Reduces mental clutter from unfinished tasks.
Encourages self-compassion without judgment.

📖 Supporting Research:

National Library of Medicine – The Effect of a Modified Ping Shuai Gong Exercise Program on Physical Fitness and Balance in Older Adults

💡 Actionable Tips

Use a sticky note or journal to write one task or conversation you're avoiding.
Add a quick reason why—no judgment, just honesty.
Read it aloud to notice how it feels to name it.

🧠 Why This Habit Matters

Naming what you’re avoiding reduces mental clutter and builds self-awareness.

Facing avoidance with curiosity (not judgment) opens space for action and relief.

🔄 How to Adapt This Habit

💼 For Busy Professionals:Jot it down in your planner or work notes so it doesn’t keep cycling in your mind.
👶 For Parents:Write it during a quiet moment while your kids nap or play.
📚 For Students:Use this to track school tasks you've been avoiding.

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🧠 Bring it to light!

Whatever you've been putting off, try writing it down—sometimes clarity is just a pen stroke away.

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💬 Your Success Stories

I kept putting off organizing my receipts, and every time I opened my drawer, I felt annoyed. One day, I wrote down 'receipts' and why I was avoiding it—it felt boring and tedious. Just naming it helped release the dread. I still didn’t do it right away, but I didn’t avoid it mentally anymore. The next morning, I finally sorted them, and it took 5 minutes.

— Sam

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