The Unseen Weight of Avoidance – Why Ignoring the Small Things Drains You
Do you know that feeling when you avoid something? When you deliberately ignore it, perhaps even telling yourself that it doesn't matter? This often happens without you realising it. You get this uneasy, queasy feeling, which you might even blame on something you ate.

The Unseen Weight
Over time, these feelings grow and spread like a disease. Your uneasiness makes you nervous, irritable, and frustrated. Suddenly, you're angry with your surroundings — your family and friends. It grows and builds, creating a ripple effect. At the center of it all, deep inside you, is that one issue you have been deliberately ignoring. But why, you ask? Why would you avoid something when its effects are so disturbing?
Good question.
My Own Story of Avoidance
Recently, I - Susanne from Wild Sense - found myself avoiding a lot of things. One of those things was writing blog posts. I’ve written social media content and blogs for a living; I'm good at it. So why would I try to avoid it? Once I realised that I was avoiding it, I took a closer look, and the answer was simple: This is my own company, and I want to write about topics that are deeply important to me. The stories I want to share are personal; they are the reason I started this company in the first place. Sharing something so personal and opening up about your inner thoughts is scary.
Very scary.
The Ripple Effect
We all ignore and avoid issues from time to time. Not addressing them doesn't make them go away — we all hope it does, don't we? On the contrary, they grow and build up, creating a ripple effect. This can result in more issues, affecting not only ourselves, but also our friends, family members and co-workers. We are all connected, and one tiny issue can have a huge ripple effect. It is exhausting. It drains us mentally and physically. Ultimately, avoidance prevents us from connecting with ourselves and others.
Your First Step Towards Freedom
It took me a long time to understand why I felt so exhausted and drained. Seeing where the problem lay helped. I progressed from avoiding the issue to acknowledging that something was holding me back. I accepted that it would take some time to open up and start writing about more personal topics. This acceptance set me free, and my uneasiness disappeared. I felt lighter. I felt stronger, too. I was strong enough to decide to take the first step.
The first step was to write this story.
Ready to Confront Your Blockers?
Are you avoiding important issues, too? Can you sense the ripple effect around you? The first step is recognising that avoidance is a barrier to connection. Our approach helps you to tackle these blockers head-on. It's not just about understanding the theory; it's also about putting what you've learned into practice.
If you're ready to apply this approach to improve your interactions with colleagues and loved ones, we're here to support you.
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