"Distraction isn’t bad. It’s the intention behind it that matters."

We all distract ourselves sometimes.

Scrolling on our phones.

Watching TV.

Grabbing a snack.

And guess what? That’s okay.

Distraction isn’t the enemy. The problem is when we use it to run from anxiety rather than redirect our focus with intention.

Here’s the difference:

Mindless distraction = Avoidance. It keeps anxiety lurking in the background, waiting to return the moment you stop.

Intentional diversion = A reset. It shifts your nervous system without suppressing what you're feeling.

Next time anxiety hits, instead of asking:

"How do I escape this?"

Try:

"How can I shift my focus in a way that supports me?"

That might mean going for a walk, listening to music, or even watching TV, but with awareness.

You’re not running. You’re choosing. And that makes all the difference.

Danny

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