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There’s nothing wrong with wanting to avoid things that feel uncomfortable.
We all learn that some situations bring pressure, stress, or uncertainty.
So we step back.
We put things off.
We give ourselves a bit of space.
That makes sense.
But when this becomes a pattern, stepping back turns into staying away.
And the things you avoid don’t disappear — they wait.
What’s going on
You’re not avoiding for no reason.
Something about the situation feels too much, too uncertain, or too uncomfortable.
So you move away from it.
In the moment, that gives relief.
But it also means nothing actually gets resolved.
How it tends to feel
- You put things off, even when they matter
- You find other things to do instead
- You avoid situations that feel uncomfortable
- You tell yourself you’ll deal with it later
The cost
Things don’t go away.
They build up.
What was manageable starts to feel heavier than it actually is.
And over time, even small things can begin to feel like something you don’t want to face at all.
Your starting point
You don’t need to force yourself through everything.
You just need to start noticing:
👉 what you’re stepping away from
👉 what you’re trying not to feel
👉 when avoidance starts to take over
Your worksheet
This will help you slow it down and see it more clearly.
→ Download the Great Escaper Worksheet
If this also felt familiar…
You might also recognise parts of:
- The Protective Thinker
- The Frozen Analyst
Closing
You don’t need to push through everything.
Just start noticing where you step away.
