What Do I Do While on the Toilet? (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)

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Here’s a question you’ve probably never asked yourself: “What do I do while on the toilet?”

At first glance, it’s a silly question. The obvious answer is—you do what you went in there to do, right? But if you’re like most of us living in the modern world, it’s rarely that simple.

Going to the bathroom has somehow turned into a mini black hole of distraction. You walk in with purpose, and before you know it, you’ve scrolled through three social media apps, read a random article, and completely forgotten what you were going to do next.

How did this become a reality? And more importantly, what is the cost?

Mission vs. Distraction

You are on a mission. One that’s bold and beautiful and probably a little uncomfortable. It came with a vision, a to-do list, and a fair amount of necessary growth. This mission requires resilience and determination—and a lot of focused action.

Yet, we’ve built habits that sabotage that mission at every turn. We live in constant multi-mode, splitting our attention between tasks that don’t need to be combined.

Going to the bathroom is a prime example. Our body signals that it’s time to dispose of what no longer serves us—physically. Yet instead of simply taking care of business and moving on, we stay. We linger. We scroll.

Why?

Because distraction feels easier in the short term. But in the long run, it’s not easier on our minds, our bodies, or our souls.

What Our Souls Really Want

At the core of it all, our soul isn’t craving endless content. It’s craving connection, fulfillment, and the experience of living out the vision we hold in our hearts.

We don’t find that vision by sitting actionless on the toilet, drowning in comparison and distractions. In fact, as you have probably already experienced, you won’t stand up feeling miraculously motivated after a scroll session. Usually, the opposite happens.

What we need is action—small, intentional actions that build self-trust. Doing what you came to do is one of the simplest ways to build momentum.

Each completed task, no matter how small, fuels the next one and the next one. Before you know it, you’ve moved through your day with clarity and confidence, not chaos and confusion.

The Power of Singular Focus

We live in a culture that glorifies multitasking. But constant multi-mode is where burnout and overstimulation thrive.

Yes, there’s a time and place for multitasking, but when we’re always splitting our attention, we spiral. And it’s usually not upward.

Here’s a radical idea: What if we practiced doing one thing at a time?

Imagine this:

• Go to the bathroom to relieve your bladder, then leave—without getting sucked into your phone.
• Wash the dishes without checking your texts.
• Read the chapter.
• Eat lunch.
• Call grandma without her on speaker-phone.
• Take a shower without bringing your to-do list into it.

Simple? Sure. Profound? Also yes.

Each act of singular focus brings us closer to what we truly want—calm, clarity, and progress.

Start Small, Build Momentum

A wise friend and mentor of mine told me, “A clear mind starts with an empty sink.” And it’s true. Sometimes, the best way to clear mental clutter is to finish a single, tangible task.

What would it feel like to have a clear sink, an empty laundry basket, or a fully completed to-do list—one item at a time?

Here’s how to start:

1. Pick One Task. Something simple and doable. Go to the bathroom, wash a dish, or send that one email.
2. Do Just That. No distractions, no splitting your attention.
3. Notice the Shift. How do you feel afterward? More accomplished? More energized?
4. Repeat. Build on the momentum by moving to the next task with the same level of intention.

Evaluate and Adjust

This takes practice and self-awareness. Not every task will feel easy to complete on its own. Some will reveal where you need help, communication, or a little extra motivation.

It’s also important to notice where distraction pulls you the hardest. Are there certain tasks you avoid by scrolling? What pattern do you revert to when you’re feeling overwhelmed?

Once you start paying attention, you’ll know exactly where you can sharpen your focus and where you need to give yourself a little grace.

Sprinkle on Some Imagination

This isn’t about living a rigid, distraction-free life. It’s about reclaiming your attention and using it intentionally. Once you start practicing singular focus on small tasks, you’ll naturally start dreaming bigger.

What could you accomplish if you gave your goals the same level of attention?
What would your day look like if you weren’t constantly pulled in a hundred directions?

It’s not about perfection. It’s about practice.

So, go take that long, hot shower. Or that glorious, content-free bathroom break. Let yourself be present and intentional, one task at a time.

Abundance Is Already Here

Here’s the good news: Abundance isn’t waiting for you on the other side of chaos. It’s already here, inside your daily life.

It’s in the small wins. The focused tasks. The moments of clarity that lead to bigger, bolder steps.

Trust yourself. Do the thing you came to do. Then move to the next thing.

Because sometimes, the simplest shifts are the ones that change everything.

You have it within you, friend. This self-trust map was created for you, any time you need a boost follow these guided journal prompts and be uplifted.