Do you ever catch yourself in the endless scroll of Instagram Reels or spending hours on YouTube, when you really should be taking on important tasks?

Lately, I've been struggling with distraction, and to be completely transparent, it's more than just a fleeting diversion. It's a form of avoidant behavior, a way to dodge the challenges that surface when I'm overwhelmed, anxious, or uncertain.

Our digital devices offer a quick escape from discomfort, providing laughs, inspiration, shock and awe, or a different place to hang out mentally. Platforms like Instagram, Netflix, and YouTube aren't inherently bad, but they make it easy for avoidant behaviors to take hold and deceive us.

If, like me, you've been using distractions as a means of self-soothing, the key is to uncover the emotional root. I want to share with you a practical three-step process that has helped me confront and overcome my reliance on distractions. If you want to break free from avoidant behaviors, this framework might be the transformative guide you've been searching for.