We share a children’s story about a growing dragon to show how ignored problems swell and acknowledged problems shrink. We end with a simple practice—pat the dragon—to keep challenges at a size we can manage.
• using a children’s book to frame avoidance
• the dragon as a metaphor for problems
• why denial increases stress and scale
• how naming shifts fear into action
• a step by step “pat the dragon” ritual
• applying the practice at home and work
• a gentle challenge to try it this week
So I challenge you go out and pet your dragons, pat your dragons, and watch how things start to change with your problems
