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Dread Quote by Marci Shimoff

“Sometimes", said Miss Phillips, "the thing you dread doing the very thing you should do, just so you can stop thinking about it.” quote by Marci Shimoff
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““Sometimes", said Miss Phillips, "the thing you dread doing the very thing you should do, just so you can stop thinking about it.””

Marci Shimoff

About This Quote

Source Book: The Happiness Project, Marci Shimoff, 2015

Avoiding feared tasks can be a distraction; confronting them stops mental rumination.

In simple terms: Face fears to stop overthinking.

Key Takeaway

Do the dreaded task.

Themes

fear avoidance focus

Mood

reflective practical

Type

self‑help inspirational

When to use this quote

  • work deadlines
  • health habits
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

psychology behavioral change

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do you dread this task?
  • What outcome will confronting it create?
A Different Perspective

Procrastination may stem from deeper issues.

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