It's common for people to avoid things they think will be unpleasant. But what is the cost? You want to quit your job, but you're afraid to tell your boss. So, you stay at a job that makes you unhappy. Every time you think about telling him or her, you feel anxious. And in between feeling trapped on the job and anxious, you feel miserable. That level of anxiety and stress is a set up for making poor food choices.

When you take care of something unpleasant immediately, you spare yourself a lot of hardship. The pain is short-lived, and you can get on with your life.

Action for the day: Have you been avoiding something you need to do? Take care of it today. Free yourself from the anxiety and dread.