How to do the thing you're avoiding
Get into the action habit. We do the thing by deciding to do the thing.
- Take the time to consider the fact that you’re really avoiding something.
- Decide to do it, and then don’t waver. Don’t let yourself argue about it. When you decide to do it, just commit and do it.
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