You’re not alone. Small chores often become stuck in a loop of avoidance because they’re low‑stakes but still require a bit of effort. Your brain sees the task as a quick cost—time, motion, maybe a slight mental drag—so it opts for an instant reward like scrolling or snacking. That instant dopamine hits the brain, and the chore gets pushed aside. When it’s never done, it starts to feel like you’re sabotaging yourself, but really it’s just the brain prioritizing short‑term pleasure over a long‑term benefit you’re not actively valuing. A quick fix is to split the chore into a one‑minute chunk, set a timer, or pair it with a pleasant cue—like a favorite song—to make the small effort feel like a win rather than a drag. That way you break the avoidance loop before it escalates into self‑sabotage.