What we avoid doesn’t always go away. Sometimes it just starts charging interest. With World Mental Health Day today, I’ve been thinking about the things we carry, the things we avoid, and the quiet cost of leaving them unaddressed. There are things we avoid because they feel uncomfortable in the moment — saying no, having the conversation, making the decision, leaving an environment, or sitting with a difficult feeling. But avoidance can have its own cost. Sometimes looking after your mental health isn’t about adding another strategy, habit or routine. Sometimes it’s about finally dealing with something you’ve been avoiding. So, in recognition of World Mental Health Day, perhaps ask yourself: What am I avoiding that is costing me more than I realise? #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealth #SelfAwareness #Boundaries #EmotionalIntelligence