Tomorrow. Ahh, such a freeing word. It buys us some time. Yet, tomorrow often pairs well with avoidance, and we all know avoidance is just a temporary fix.
You’ve been there before: “I’ll get to it tomorrow.” “Tomorrow I will tackle x, y, z.” “I will get around to doing this tomorrow.” We have ALL been there before. And then when tomorrow comes what happens? You guessed it. It gets pushed onto the next tomorrow which turns into next week, which turns into…well, you get it.
While putting off something may feel like it’s a good thing because it keeps your time less filled and more free, it actually has an opposite effect. How so? It’s simple. Just because we DECIDE to put something off, our brains still know it has to be done. Enter those nagging little thoughts you just can’t shake. You know, the ones that keep you from focusing on other things.
So, that is why today you (I really mean we because I’m in this too!) are going to tackle something you have been avoiding. Chances are it’s something you don’t enjoy or brings you discomfort. Now, you’re probably saying to me “How is THIS self-care?” Well, when you cross that one thing off your list you make space for more good. You are no longer carrying the weight of that task on your shoulders, and you may even feel a little lighter.
If you need me, I will be putting away my summer clothes – something this beach girl has totally been avoiding.
With that, here is Day 22 (can you tell I’m REALLY challenging you lately?):
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