In my bathroom at home, I have posted a quotation by William Locke. Its there so I can remind myself of it every morning as I start the day:

I believe that half

the unhappiness in life

comes from people

being afraid to go

straight at things.

Find something you have been avoiding. A creditor to communicate with. A relative to make an apology to. A person at work you’ve been moaning to have a heart to heart meeting with. Then do it. Go straight at it! Jump into the deep river like Butch and Sundance, without a huge amount of worrying ahead of time. After you’ve felt the joy that comes with action, vow to go straight at something else tomorrow. Soon you’ll come to enjoy and respect the life you are inventing.