Distraction
Shadow: A pattern of using distraction to dodge discomfort—feelings, decisions, or grief that the psyche would rather not feel yet.
Areas of life that may be affected:
- Emotional life: feelings may be numbed with busyness, scrolling, or constant mental “noise,” delaying true processing.
- Relationships: presence may drop—attention shifts away from repair, intimacy, or honest conversations.
- Work & goals: effort can scatter; meaningful milestones may get postponed in favor of easier stimulation.
- Self-trust: you may doubt your own priorities because avoidance creates a loop of “not now.”
