Sometimes our source of stress and a general overall feeling of dissatisfaction and discomfort come from our avoidance of something. If you are feeling dissatisfied or experiencing a sense of unhappiness that you haven't been able to pinpoint an origin for you may want to think about the possibility that the origin lies in something you are avoiding. Sometimes it is easy to entertain the idea that by avoiding an issue, it will go away. That rarely happens. Instead the issue remains alive and consumes your thoughts and ultimately makes you miserable. If you are feeling unhappy, depressed, restless, angry, or if you just feel like a cloud is constantly hanging over you take a few minutes to do some soul searching and uncover the issue you are avoiding. Bring it to the surface, face it and fix it.
Are you avoiding……
- An apology that is long overdue
- A decision that will impact your personal life, family life, or employment
- Admitting you're not superhuman and at times need help from others
- A visit to the doctor that you know you need to make
- A heart to heart talk with your child, your spouse, your parents
- Accepting the reality of where your financial comfort zone is
- The release of a long held grudge
- Accepting a challenge
- Clearing the clutter from your home because you simply can't let go of thing
- Downsizing
- The acknowledgment of emotional pain you're experiencing
- Your inner voice
Even though it may seem like a difficult task, you will feel much better if you relieve yourself of the burden you carry when you spend time finding ways to avoid issues that affect your life.
