Day 29: Do One Thing You’ve Been Avoiding (No Matter How Small)

Today’s challenge is not glamorous—but it’s powerful.
It’s about facing that thing.
You know the one.
The phone call you keep putting off.
The email that’s been sitting in your drafts.
That corner of the closet you swear you’ll clean “tomorrow.”

Yep. That thing.

Why This Matters:

Avoidance seems small… until it’s not.
A tiny task becomes a nagging thought.
A quiet whisper becomes a mental fog.
And the longer we put something off, the heavier it feels.

But here’s the magic:
When we do the thing—even just one small thing—we reclaim our energy.

We remind ourselves that we are capable.
That progress isn’t about massive leaps.
It’s one clear action.
One deep breath.
One “I did it” moment.

Try This:

Right now, pick one thing you’ve been avoiding.
Not your whole to-do list.
Just one.
Then do it—imperfectly, messily, quickly.

Examples:

• Call and make the appointment

• Pay the bill

• Clear off that one chair with a mountain of clothes

• Write the first sentence

• Answer the text

• Take the bag out to the car

Don’t overthink it.
Just do it.

The Payoff:

Doing the thing doesn’t just clear your list.
It clears your mind.

It tells your brain, “We’re safe. We can handle this.”

And that little moment of bravery?
It builds momentum.
It builds trust.
It builds you.

Your Turn:

What’s your “thing”?
Tag me @FabAtFiftyPlus or use #FabMentalHealthMay and share your win—even if it’s tiny.

Because healing isn’t just bubble baths and affirmations.
Sometimes, it’s sending the email.

You’ve got this.
I’m proud of you already.