1 Minute Habit for June 21

Write down a texture you dislike and why

Noticing aversions is just as important as noticing loves—this funny little exercise reveals hidden preferences that impact your daily comfort more than you’d think!

By naming what bothers you, you learn to avoid it, adjust your environment, or even laugh at it.

Sometimes knowing what we dislike is just as powerful as knowing what we love. Textures can trigger discomfort, stress, or distraction.

By identifying them, you empower yourself to create a more soothing environment and understand your sensory landscape better.

Helps you avoid irritants in your environment (goodbye, scratchy tags!).
Funny or interesting self-reflection—texture dislikes are oddly personal.
Might reveal unexpected sensitivities you can now honor.
Could explain why certain clothes or fabrics drain your energy.
Balance for the 'positive focus' habits—sometimes we need to name what we don’t want too!

📖 Supporting Research:

Scientific American – How Touch Affects Mood and Emotion

💡 Actionable Tips

Think of a texture you avoid—maybe something scratchy, sticky, or slippery.
Describe how it feels and why it bothers you—this helps you become more aware of subtle stress triggers.
Make a small adjustment to avoid it (remove that itchy tag, swap rough towels for soft ones).

🔄 How to Adapt This Habit

💼 For Busy Professionals:Notice textures in your clothing, office chair, or keyboard—adjust anything that causes subtle irritation or distraction.
👶 For Parents:Ask your child about textures they dislike—some kids are more sensitive than we realize, and this opens a supportive conversation.
📚 For Students:Avoid studying in clothes or bedding with textures that bug you—it really can affect your comfort and concentration.

💬 Join the Challenge

🧶 What’s one texture that gives you the ick?

Write it down and adjust your space to honor your preferences—it’s self-care in disguise.

🌱 Be part of the habit community — follow us on Instagram @1minutehabit and tag us to share your journey!

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Which texture do you avoid the most?

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💬 Your Success Stories

I wrote down 'wet microfiber cloth'—just thinking about it makes me cringe! I realized I had a cleaning rag made of that material and replaced it with something softer. It seems silly, but now I enjoy cleaning a lot more. It’s the little stuff that adds up.

— Tasha

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