Distraction Is an Action: How to Shift From Avoidance to Alignment
Last year, I found myself in a season of leaning more on distraction, choosing it over what I knew would support me. I was tired, burnt out, and honestly, I just wanted a break.
I had spent over a year deeply immersed in inner work. Every day felt like it was dedicated to expansion, healing, and personal growth. And while that work was transformative, it also left me feeling exhausted. There were moments when it seemed like no matter how much I did, I still wasn’t “there”. Triggers would arise, and with them, thoughts of not enoughness would scream out.
So, I let myself fall into a distraction phase.
Not the healthiest season, but it was where I was.
Then one night, as I lay in bed with all distractions turned off, I heard the whisper:
"Distraction IS an action."
And for some reason, that turned the lights back on. It struck me, even the word distraction has “action” in it!
If distraction is an action, then the real question is:
Is this the action I want to take?
Is this how I want to feel?
Is this how I want to live?
That moment of honest introspection led me to the answer: No.
Not because I needed to fix myself. Not because I was broken. But because I wanted to reconnect, to my inner wisdom, to what truly fulfills me, to what brings me peace and alignment.
So, I shifted.
Back into my rituals, not as a to-do list, but as a way to come home to myself. To feel. To listen. To reflect. To pause.
And every single time I do this, I walk away feeling 1000% more fulfilled than when I spend my time lost in distraction.
Distraction is a Choice, Here’s How to Shift Out of It
The moment you recognize that distraction is an action, you reclaim your power. You have far more control over your life than you think. Here are three Simple Shifts to help you move from avoidance to alignment:
1. Boundaries for Balance
Set clear limits on your digital distractions. Start simple: No phone - tablet - TV from 7 PM - 9 AM. No endless scrolling, no email checking. Instead, create space for connection before consumption.
2. Replace, Don’t Just Remove
Going from distraction to deep presence doesn’t happen overnight. Instead of trying to quit all distractions cold turkey, replace them with something nourishing. Swap social media for reading. Replace TV with journaling. Choose activities that help you connect with yourself and your real desires.
3. Start Small, Start Simple
Transformation doesn’t come from doing everything at once, it comes from small, intentional shifts. Pick one habit you want to change and set a simple goal. Five minutes of breathwork before grabbing your phone. A morning walk before checking messages. One day of conscious phone-free evenings. Small choices, over time, create big shifts. They compound creating massive returns.
Bottom Line? You Hold The Power!
Distraction isn’t the enemy, it’s just a choice. A habit. And like any habit, it can be shifted. The real question is: What do you want your life to feel like?
You already have the answers within you. You just have to create the space to listen.
Which shift will you try first? Let me know in the comments!
