1 Minute Habit · #115
1 Minute Habit for April 25
Write down one thing you’re avoiding and why
Why This Habit Helps
Naming your avoidance helps reduce its power over you and opens space for clarity and action.
What You’ll Do in 1 Minute
- Builds self-awareness and accountability.
- Reduces mental clutter from unfinished tasks.
- Encourages self-compassion without judgment.
Quick Overview
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.
How to Get Started
- 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.
How to Adapt This Habit
If you’re a busy professional
Jot it down in your planner or work notes so it doesn’t keep cycling in your mind.
Even writing it on a post-it can bring relief and prompt action later.
If you’re a parent
Write it during a quiet moment while your kids nap or play.
Model this behavior to older children by naming what you’re tackling next.
If you’re a student or learner
Use this to track school tasks you've been avoiding.
Pair it with setting a 1-minute timer to get started on it later.
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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
