Just now I was trying to motivate myself to brush my teeth tonight as well as this morning. I really need to try and meet this demand more to protect my teeth and gums. I have gum disease with a lot of recession and wobbly teeth. Of course, the importance ups the level of demand.
What worked tonight was to acknowledge my resistance and to back off on the pressure. I engaged in other tasks, like unsubscribing to email lists I no longer need. I accepted I may not be able to do this task, no matter how important.
After a little while, I found myself spontaneously standing up, and heading to the bathroom. No thought, such as ‘let’s go brush my teeth’ preceded this. I just stood up, ready to undertake the action.
I’ve found this at other times as well, on occasion. It doesn’t always work, but sometimes, allowing spontaneity in action shifts avoidance.
PDA fae 
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