Overcoming Avoidance: The Power of Showing Up Badly

In this episode of The Self Love Project, Megan explores the exhausting cycle of avoidance — and why not doing the thing can actually drain you more than doing it.From overthinking and planning to staying busy with everything except what actually matters, she unpacks the gap between wanting something and taking action, and why so many of us get stuck there.Megan dives into the hidden energy cost of avoidance, the spiral of guilt and pressure it creates, and the common patterns that keep us from getting started in the first place.This episode shifts the focus away from waiting for motivation or trying to do things perfectly, and toward something far more sustainable: showing up anyway. Messy, imperfect, and in small, consistent ways that actually move your life forward.If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or quietly avoiding something that matters to you, this conversation will help you understand why — and show you a simpler way back into action.Follow me on Instagram: @meganelisalawtherSend me an email: [email protected]