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One word can rewrite a memory.

If you’re caught in limerence, the first step is to cut the supply. Blocking their number. Muting their socials. Not forever, maybe, but at least for now. Because even a little contact can pull you straight back in.

Quiet People, Loud World When the loudest voices dominate, it’s easy to think volume equals wisdom. It doesn’t. A gentle reflection on introversion, noise, and finding your voice.

The day I accidentally insulted someone… without actually insulting them.

This sentence alone helps more people than you’d think. Thinking is not the same as doing.

Monday Motivation! In case you forgot to remind yourself this morning... You look great Your smile lights up the room Your mind is astonishingly cool You are way more than good enough And you are doing an amazing job at life.
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Withdrawal is real. Whether it’s from alcohol, a behaviour, or a person — when you stop feeding an addiction, your brain and your body don’t just say, “Oh alright then,” and move on. There’s a gap. A void. And that void hurts.

Why a mystery smell was just curious… until it wasn’t.

Addiction isn’t just about behaviour. It’s about repetition. About what your brain gets used to. Every time you chase that person, take that drink, scroll for that hit of dopamine — your brain is laying down a path. And the more you repeat it, the more automatic it becomes.

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I bet he’s fucking sweating now.

Just because it’s loud doesn’t mean it’s important.

It’s no wonder we’re seeing more cases of limerence these days. Social media means your limerent object is never far away. Just one tap and there they are.

Sometimes you don’t need a plan. You need a reset.

Wanting something you can’t have is painful. That ache in your chest, that constant scanning, that endless mental loop — it hurts. And that’s why addiction isn’t really about pleasure. It’s about relief.

Monday Motivation! You don’t need to set yourself on fire to keep someone else warm.
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OCD isn’t about handwashing, and it’s often invisible.

Feeling stuck often means the goal is too vague.

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This is why addiction can be so confusing — because it’s not actually about the thing we’re addicted to. Not fully. Whether it’s alcohol, gambling, a person, or even just a particular feeling… addiction isn’t about chasing pleasure. It’s about chasing relief. It’s about regulation.

When it comes to intrusive thoughts, the problem isn’t the thought itself. It’s often what it makes you avoid.

Trauma can shape the way we love — and the way we get stuck.

Writing things down isn’t about organisation. It’s about relief.

Monday Motivation! You don't have to be great in order to start, but you do have to start in order to be great.
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Pathological limerence doesn’t come out of nowhere.

Sometimes your brain is trying to protect you… very badly.

Can AI replace your therapist? AI can feel validating. Sometimes even understanding. Maybe it's better than nothing. But I think that until something really radical changes in our culture, for most people, no. AI can’t replace therapy. Not in the way people usually mean it.

You know it’s a fantasy. You’re not under any illusions. You’re not telling yourself it’s a real relationship. But even so… stopping the thoughts, the obsession, the what‑ifs — it feels impossible. That’s limerence.

Happy Friday! And happy 60th to Rick Astley! #FeelGoodFriday

Being busy isn’t the same as being focused. And your brain knows the difference.

The goal isn’t perfection — it’s building a life you can actually live.

Limerence gets dangerous when it doesn’t fade.

If you’ve ever had a thought that scared you, this one’s for you.

You know that first stage of a relationship? When your brain feels like it’s been dipped in glitter. You can’t stop thinking about them, you’re checking your phone every 10 seconds. That’s limerence.

Monday Motivation! Do something today that your future self will thank you for.
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If your alarm clock woke you up this morning, this one’s for you.

We often turn to habits like nail biting when stressed, but it's less about calming down and more about having depleted all our willpower during the day.

Where you start isn’t the problem — the story you tell about it is.

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Sausage Wars

Habits don’t stick when we secretly plan to abandon them.

There isn’t a single secret to getting more done. And that might actually be good news.

Keeping expectations low might seem protective, but it often reinforces negative outcomes. True freedom isn't in low expectations, but in having none at all.

 People make the mistake of thinking that it makes them weak or naive to accept and let go of something. But I see it as the opposite. It takes a lot of strength to be the bigger person, and say "The only one hurting over this is me." But it doesn't mean you have to forgive and forget. 

Homework may be a pain, but in some cultures, it's seen as practice for making school easier. We all need that weekend free of tasks, don't we?

Monday Motivation! There will always be angry people in your life, who seem to look for conflict everywhere they go. Walk away. The battle they fight is with themselves not with you.
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Habits become automatic not because our muscles remember — but because our brain stops needing to supervise.

Expecting perfection in relationships invites disappointment. Real connection arises from embracing human flaws and sharing an authentic life together.