rina ౨ৎ🐚

Mako 🧿 shifting & law!

[vincent-van-gtg]

[fitnessdesire]

Can’t risk it

[laderdesders1]

The duck of creativity. I waited so long for it.

[luckyferrero-deactivated2020081]

i’m desperate huhu

[fandomchick80]

Please give me some inspiration oh great duck of creativity

[jbhemlock]

I clearly need this as well. Please bless me, oh noble duck of creativity

[fadingembers]

What do you mean visited

This guy won’t leave me alone

Can the duck of Write Something the Fuck Down come visit

[soundandvisionsblog]

Dig his sense of humor.

No Reservations S01 E06 Sicily

[slqvicbimbosblog]

Moved away to another country alone at 15, changed my whole face, got my dream body, changed my bone structure, changed my height and weight. I get money out of nowhere. Got my dream house for almost free (Tuscan house) get spoiled daily, got my dream bf. Have a luxury life, live in my dream city. Changed everything about my appearance (teeth, height, weight, hair, face, side profile, nose, jawline, paler skin, long legs) eat and never gain weight. Don’t have a job. Have amazing friends. Got pretty privilege, much clothes I’ve dreamed of, get spoiled by random people, always getting paid for. And much more, just because I affirmed and pressist.

[imanbenerrabeh]

wednesday!

[four-alligators-in-a-trenchcoat]

What do I do without a smartphone?

When I got a dumbphone/flipphone, I immediately started living a super cool super fulfilling life! I travelled a ton, ran a marathon, immediately got good at art, read 4 books in a day, and now have 22 close friends! Thats exactly how it works, i'm not lying AT ALL, trust me ;)

...ahhh okay you got me, thats not actually what happened.

Yes my life did change, and all for the better! I do have a cooler and more fulfilling life now, but not like that, I just started living a regular life? This little post is about what that looks like these days (for me)

First, a little bit of math. My screen time with a smartphone was 5.5 hours on a good day and almost 9 on a bad: about an average of 7.25 hours a day. Ive been smartphone-less for a little over about 5 months; just about 170 days.

Average 7.25/hrs a day x 170 days = 1232.5 hours total/24hrs

51 full 24-hour days I got back.

ALMOST TWO MONTHS OUT OF THE FIVE

- Alright, i've never done that math before, holy shiitake mushrooms thats insane. Back on topic, oh my god I would have spent 2 months out of the past 5 entirely on my phone

What do I do instead? What consumes the hours? Or the in-passing minutes?

I live normally, just without a phone honestly, it didn't make me suddenly want to run a marathon or just turn into Picasso day one. It just gave me back the opportunity to live.

I turned to my hobbies, like ceramics, reading, journalling to bring the simple joys back into my everyday!

I stopped being able to distract myself from how icky I felt when I didn't move my body, so I slowly started swimming again!

I started to blog a little! Thanks for reading :D

I got bored at home, so I started seeking out social spaces and hanging out in person with friends and prioritizing making them!

Those are huge things, really big, hour by hour things that take up my life now. I am still a student, in a demanding major, who tries to study 5 hours a day, and I work part-time. Is that the most prominent change? Absolutely, but in the minutes passing between tasks, before I leave somewhere, waiting for something there is also a little mojo added back into my day. I would have been spending those little snippets of time pacifying myself on a quick scroll, 20-30 reels on IG that I would never remember. Instead those morsels are spent...

Doing nothing! Sitting around is a forgotten joy, don't be afraid to be alone with yourself, its the only way you will get to know you.

Sudoku! If i've got 5-10 mins waiting somewhere and feel up for the task, a quick sudoku from the little book I carry around is great.

Tidying up/cleaning! I mentioned this in a past blog post, but it's easier to keep the space around you tidy when you reclaim those little minuets while your breakfast is cooking or your waiting for the water to boil. Bagel still in the toaster? Why not give the kitchen a quick sweep! Coffee is steeping? Wouldn't you know it, thats how long it takes for me to unload the dishwasher! (still a student living at home, that dishwasher is a FULL 4-person dishwasher man)

People watching, takin' a quick ol' gander at your surroundings. Make sure you haven't forgotten what life looks like, or what the general population is up to.

I still spend some time on Tumblr, Reddit, and Pinterest, its not like I went cold turkey or that I'll never see social media again. Its easier to live your life when you have the time, and its easier to have the time when you don't have a monster algorithm in your pocket built to addict you. You can do it! Do it at the pace that is good for you, but get those two months back!

☆ a photo of my cat for good luck ☆

[studywithtarun]

How to remove phone addiction and have an attention span bigger than a gold fish!

You are not alone by the way , we all are stuck in this loop of consuming regretting and further consuming social media and I get it it so fun but we have to remember our goals and get back to work but frankly speaking it is near to impossible to do so and I get it so I decided to help by giving my tips. Earlier I used to have screen times of 7 to 8 hours now it is just 3 to 2 and still I accept I waste time but I did do some stuff to reduce my screen time😓

Here are the tips :

1. Remove colors - colors are the one that attract you to open a app (I am not lying I have scientific backing comment to know about it ) so remove app colors by using launcher in android or a icon changer in iOS.

2.Location - so when you are arranging your app drawer or reorganizing home page put your social media out of reach like it should be harder to reach it , it help because we all are lazy (don’t lie saying you are not lazy accept reality😭) and for iOS I recommend putting it is hidden folder as it requires you enter password (turn of Face ID for unlocking hidden folder)

3. Set a wallpaper that reminds your goal such are your dream stuff or like a vision board it should help you to back track !

4. If none work try app blocker and screen time recorder it help as it adds further hindrance in opening your addicting time consumer .

5.Have a buddy who will keep nagging you not to watch your phone (best work is done by sibling majorly younger one) they should keep you on track even parents would work just so one to remind you not to watch your phone.

Now this all the tips that I used if you have any please tell me and repost or share to people who need it 🫠

Byeeee

Your study buddy

Tarun

[strawberryonce11]

I won 80 million dollars simply from my thoughts.

I was planning my life and decided I don't want to work, I just want to get money for free and be set for life so my first idea was to enter the lottery. I didn't have any intrusive or negative thoughts around this, I literally just thought, "Well the lotteries giving away free money. I'll just do that and I'll be good."

I spoke about my plans for when I have the money with my bestfriend, did SATS, researched some countries I want to visit, started filling up my cart with makeup and clothes I want, booked appointments for services I planned on getting and house hunting.

I bought my ticket, putting in my favourite numbers for the first card then autofilling the rest, "Who cares about the numbers? I'm gonna win anyway." I confidently thought and clicked away to check out. A $24 dollar ticket? Not too bad for a 80 million payout.

This all happened in a whirlwind, one minute I was simply planning and daydreaming about my life that I'm choosing to set out to and next thing you know I get a phone call...

"Hello, is this Ms Honce?"

"Yes?"

"I'd like to congratulate you on winning last night's powerball! Your estimated total is 80,000,000. Please check your email to find further information to receive your funds."

It was miracle but to be honest? I wasn't surprised at all, I knew this phone call was coming and I knew all the cash was rightfully mind simply because I believed so and surrendered.

[loasuccessarchive]

Success story that used this technique

[miracledarling-deactivated20240]

my personal success stories #1

part 1: appearance changes 💄

so one of my biggest goals for manifesting was appearance changes. it was something that i used to be insecure about and i would complain about. but now i'm more satisfied with how i look. my self-concept and my appearance have improved over time in different aspects through different ways. so i'm just going to put a few of my personal appearance change success stories. i talk about some person things i experienced and maybe you may relate so i hope it motivates you.

the backstory

as i mentioned a few times before, i first found out about loa through subliminals. at first i thought subliminals were just complete bs because why would listening to music and rain sounds make my lips bigger and make me skinnier?? wtf. but after a while i decided to try manifesting appearance change. through subliminals. i wanted to manifest my desired face and body.

i was fed with TONS of limimiting beliefs back then. i gave up on manifesting appearance changes after a a bit. it wasn't worth my time or energy as so i thought. i was avoiding mirrors and it just made life a little more stressful.

a while later i decided i would go back to manifesting things. i rewatched some of sammy ingram's videos, which i used to binge watch when i was new to loa. i started to listen to subliminlas again, since they have actually given me small succsses beforehand. and i made vision boards. i repeated affirmations to myself when i was bored. just started applying little by little.

facial features

for facial features i kept some of them and changed some of them because i was kind of satisfied already. i manfiested my eyes to be a little bigger, and my lips to be a bit plumper. i just affirmed to get it and used some subliminals. my face still looks recognizable, just small changes i wanted here and there whenever i felt like it. and i literally posted a FACE REVEAL so don't argue with me lmao.

clearer skin

one thing i really wanted to manifest was flawless skin. because i was insecure about acne. this manifestation took place pretty recently compared to the other ones i talked about here. i started by manifesting skincare products but then went on to manifest natually having clear skin all together. whenever i looked into the mirror i affirmed that my skln was so clear and i drank water assuming it would clear my skin more. i also listened to lay subliminal's clear skin subliminal and it gave me HUGE results. so overall i got pretty clear skin with little effort or time.

body and weight loss

[tw//weight] another thing i was able to manifest was losing weight and changes to my body. the first time i did this was "unconsciously," before i got into loa so this was like months ago. i would look in the mirror and constantly tell myself(affiirm)that i'm so skinny, my thighs are so thin, etc. and whenever i saw images of kpop idols i would affirm that my body was just like their's except mine is better. i was scared i was going to gain weight but turns out when i went to the doctor checkup i actually lost weight, was 43kg(95lbs) before was around 42kg(93lbs) during the checkup and i didn't work out or diet. in fact, i ate more and i had online school at the time so i barely even walked around lmao.

i used to be insecure about my thighs but now my thighs are thin and i have a big thigh gap. my waist and arms are thin as well. now my body looks like something in between rosé's and joy's except i'm shorter than them. i've also gotten a ton of compliments. i usually wear loose clothes but when i wore something tighter people would call me body goals because of my body shape. and my friend would tell me that i'm SUPER skinny🤧 even tho i eat a lot of junk food and almost never exercise except used to do sports before(which actually gains muscles). i'm still thin even though my weight slightly increases compared to the first time i manifested wl since i'm taller, did sports in the beginning of the school year and gain muscles, and my body is still growing bc i'm still a teenager.

glow ups

i don't know if this counts but i manifested glowing up before school started this year. although most of the things i manifest were much later on, i still did got a few of my first "small" results in the summer, when i first found out about manifestation. i manifested getting some random changes such as new hair, new clothes, makeup products, etc. but i ended up noticably looking "different" from how i looked before.

[soulofthedeep]

Sound on to hear the water running through pebbles

[rooftop-reveries]

Could sit by the ocean all day and be happy

[codileef]

breaking down the dumb phone lifestyle because it's consumed my life and i need to share

i watched eddy burback's video about not using his phone for a month and it absolutely captivated me. so i looked into r/dumphone and have been fantasizing about getting rid of my phone, but am unable to just yet, so i'm sharing what i found useful :)

tldr; almost everything you do on your phone that's online, you can do in a web browser. and if you don't have a laptop or PC, get a library card and use your public library's resources.

first things first, evaluate what your current smartphone is to you. is it a way of communication? entertainment? banking? think of everything it is for you. you can now begin to find alternatives. below are some suggestions for the major uses of a smartphone.

for communication: get something that isn't a smartphone. look into all forms of basic phones: flip phones, slider phones, brick phones, etc., and figure out which style will best suit your communication needs. if you need/want something closer to the design of a smartphone, check out the light phone.

you can also look into getting a landline. either way, you will have to find a provider compatible with your choice phone. each provider website should include a "bring your own phone" option and you can look up phone compatibility. you will also likely need to keep track of your contact, so get a rolodex or an address book.

for music: mp3 player. no seriously. mp3 player. this is the closest thing to streaming music you will be able to get. if an mp3 player isn't your style, you can get a portable cd player or a portable cassette player and begin collecting physical media. (you can also burn your own cd playlists btw). also, get a radio.

for entertainment: there are so many alternatives to this. first, you can always stream movies and tv on a smart tv and not your phone. other than this, you can get a dvd player and begin collecting dvds of movies and tv shows you enjoy. you can go even further and get a vcr and collect vhs tapes. many movie theaters offer a subscription service that allows you to see multiple movies a week for a much cheaper cost overall.

you can also take a full turn away from screen-based entertainment. you can read, and i mean really read. get a library card. learn a new skill, start a new hobby, go into the community, etc. these things are generally better for you, so even if you don't want a dumbphone lifestyle, try to integrate these into your life as is.

for banking: write down your banking login information and log in on a web browser. you don't need apple or samsung pay, most cards these days have tap to pay. carry cash on you. learn how to balance a checkbook. keep track of your expenses on your own. opt in for email or snail mail notifications from your bank so you can receive any alerts necessary.

for telling time/alarms: girl be serious. get an alarm clock and a watch.

for camera: get a digital cam!! they are incredibly cheap, especially if you buy them secondhand. you can get any type of physical camera, really, but a digital cam is the most user friendly, portable, affordable, and has the same capability to take a quick picture that a smartphone does.

for navigation: if you use navigation in your car and it doesn't already have one built in, get a GPS. if you bike, get a GPS and a bike mount. if you walk or use public transit, you can use map websites to plan your course and print it off (like mapquest or public transit websites), or you can write down the directions if you prefer that.

i've picked out what my alternatives would be and i have crunched the numbers and it would cost me just over half of what it would cost for the lowest-cost new iphone. so not only will you be simplifying and making your life better, you will overall save an incredible amount of money.

[four-alligators-in-a-trenchcoat]

What do I do without a smartphone?

When I got a dumbphone/flipphone, I immediately started living a super cool super fulfilling life! I travelled a ton, ran a marathon, immediately got good at art, read 4 books in a day, and now have 22 close friends! Thats exactly how it works, i'm not lying AT ALL, trust me ;)

...ahhh okay you got me, thats not actually what happened.

Yes my life did change, and all for the better! I do have a cooler and more fulfilling life now, but not like that, I just started living a regular life? This little post is about what that looks like these days (for me)

First, a little bit of math. My screen time with a smartphone was 5.5 hours on a good day and almost 9 on a bad: about an average of 7.25 hours a day. Ive been smartphone-less for a little over about 5 months; just about 170 days.

Average 7.25/hrs a day x 170 days = 1232.5 hours total/24hrs

51 full 24-hour days I got back.

ALMOST TWO MONTHS OUT OF THE FIVE

- Alright, i've never done that math before, holy shiitake mushrooms thats insane. Back on topic, oh my god I would have spent 2 months out of the past 5 entirely on my phone

What do I do instead? What consumes the hours? Or the in-passing minutes?

I live normally, just without a phone honestly, it didn't make me suddenly want to run a marathon or just turn into Picasso day one. It just gave me back the opportunity to live.

I turned to my hobbies, like ceramics, reading, journalling to bring the simple joys back into my everyday!

I stopped being able to distract myself from how icky I felt when I didn't move my body, so I slowly started swimming again!

I started to blog a little! Thanks for reading :D

I got bored at home, so I started seeking out social spaces and hanging out in person with friends and prioritizing making them!

Those are huge things, really big, hour by hour things that take up my life now. I am still a student, in a demanding major, who tries to study 5 hours a day, and I work part-time. Is that the most prominent change? Absolutely, but in the minutes passing between tasks, before I leave somewhere, waiting for something there is also a little mojo added back into my day. I would have been spending those little snippets of time pacifying myself on a quick scroll, 20-30 reels on IG that I would never remember. Instead those morsels are spent...

Doing nothing! Sitting around is a forgotten joy, don't be afraid to be alone with yourself, its the only way you will get to know you.

Sudoku! If i've got 5-10 mins waiting somewhere and feel up for the task, a quick sudoku from the little book I carry around is great.

Tidying up/cleaning! I mentioned this in a past blog post, but it's easier to keep the space around you tidy when you reclaim those little minuets while your breakfast is cooking or your waiting for the water to boil. Bagel still in the toaster? Why not give the kitchen a quick sweep! Coffee is steeping? Wouldn't you know it, thats how long it takes for me to unload the dishwasher! (still a student living at home, that dishwasher is a FULL 4-person dishwasher man)

People watching, takin' a quick ol' gander at your surroundings. Make sure you haven't forgotten what life looks like, or what the general population is up to.

I still spend some time on Tumblr, Reddit, and Pinterest, its not like I went cold turkey or that I'll never see social media again. Its easier to live your life when you have the time, and its easier to have the time when you don't have a monster algorithm in your pocket built to addict you. You can do it! Do it at the pace that is good for you, but get those two months back!

☆ a photo of my cat for good luck ☆

[silverfox66]

Adobe is going to spy on your projects. This is insane.

[audacityinblack]

For general graphics: use GIMP For vector graphics: use Inkscape For drawing and illustration: use Krita For print and web publishing and design: use Penpot For PDF authoring: use LibreOffice For PDF reading and form filling: use Okular

All are free, open source and cross-platform. None use AI.

[victoriadallonfan]

Reblog for everyone

[cpericardium]

friends don't let friends use GIMP. use photopea

[differentdancesfandom]

Gonna pop my favorite reference for Adobe alternatives here, lovingly compiled and updated by xDanielArt since at least 2020:

[divodevs]

lord reblogging on main bcz fuck adobe (PROUD csp user)

[valhallasoutlaw]

I SWITCHED TO LINUX A WHILE BACK

ITS WORTH THE LEARNING CURVE

[vanilla-official]

In a lot of cases, the 'learning curve' is just that you're not used to the Linux+Your Distro workflow.

[longing-for-the-picturesque-dea]

Living analogue (without a smartphone) as a young adult

I'd been beating myself up for years over being on the internet so much and "wasting time" there, so I decided to make a change a while ago. The main issue for me was that my internet use didn't make me happy afterwards AT ALL. While i still have a long way to go, i would like to share what I've done in the past months to make myself more happy and live a bit more analogue.

DISCLAIMER: Not everything I've done will work for everyone else or suit their lifestyles!

First step: I got a Nokia and told my close friends that when I'm outside i will only be able to text them over messages or call them. PROS: Texting is really slow so when I'm not at home i don't spend hours texting people simply because it's inconvenient. I spend those small breaks during the day (eg. when waiting for something) just in silence and i really like that. Also the phone looks amazing and it's a fun conversation starter :) CONS: For my summer job I need to always be available over WhatsApp so until my job is over I am carrying my old IPhone around (without the simcard) but I only use WhatsApp. Also the nokia can't scan QR codes...

Second step: I always carry around some things that replace smarthphone functions: Bus tickets, a small one-use camera (i want to buy a digicam in the future but this is a long term project and i don't want to enable overconsumption), a small notebook (i use the Leuchtturm A6, Hardcover with Lines in sage green), a pen, a little sudoku book, the book I'm currently reading and an old iPod shuffle 4th gen. Third step: What I've done to my laptop & other social media use: As mentioned i still have discord but i only use it to write people i know irl. I deleted Twitter (years ago) and Instagram like half a year ago, never used tiktok or snapchat, I'm currently working on looking through my pinterest saves, writing down (in one of my many journals) what's actually important and deleting everything. It's a lot of work but my goal is to delete my pinterest completely ASAP. I put the pinterest saves page in my bookmarks, so i wouldn't open the home page first, and knowing how much AI is flooding pinterest i have a good motivation to not manually look at my home page. On tumblr i don't use the "For You" feature, so my feed is more curated by ME instead of an algorithm. For YouTube i use the extension Untrap for YouTube and (among many other things) my Home page has NO recommendations anymore and i can only open my subscriptions page (or search up videos manually) so, again, my feed is curated by me and not some algorithm.

If you have any questions (or recommendations), feel free to share them with me! I might make a post soon on what fun activities i do instead of being on the internet...

[bookishdiplodocus]

The End of our Ultra-Online Era

I believe that the end of this era is near, the era in which we spend hours and hours scrolling, bored out of our minds. I’m not talking about a hard break with your phone, I think more and more people will shift away from being online all the time. It’s already starting. Just look at Facebook, for instance.

The heydays of Facebook are long behind us, and we’re getting fed up with the combination of them a. mining our data; b. monetising our time; and c. not even offering us the connections and entertainment we signed up for. The reasons vary, but an increasing amount of people are quitting not just Facebook but other platforms as well.

It’s hard not to use any social media, but around me I see a lot of people limiting their online time to just one or two platforms instead of the five, six, seven they used to check every day. I also notice that the people in my circles take longer to respond to texts, and I notice that’s more socially acceptable than it used to be.

I hope this tendency will continue and we’re going to move out of this era of perpetual online availability and into a genuine, human connection again.

It’s getting increasingly more difficult to know if the person you’re talking to online is human or not. I believe this will increase the feeling of loneliness that many people already feel on social media. People crave genuine connections, and I hope they will make the decision to turn towards to the humans in their lives and to meaningful activities instead.

[academicfever]

A practical, step-by-step approach to break free from phone and content addiction:

The goal is to create a lifestyle that is much more attractive than going back to the void for momentary pleasure

Environment Modification

Place your phone in a different room while working/studying

Use a basic alarm clock instead of phone alarm

Create phone-free zones (bedroom, dining area)

Put your phone in grayscale mode to reduce visual appeal

Delete most engaging/addictive apps

Move remaining social apps to the last screen of your phone

Replace Addictive Behaviors Instead of reaching for your phone when:

Waking up → Do light stretching, drink water

Feeling bored → Keep a book handy, practice a hobby

Taking breaks → Go for a short walk, do quick exercises

Before bed → Read, journal, or meditate

Waiting in line → Practice mindfulness, observe surroundings

Eating → Focus on your food, practice mindful eating

#Build Healthy Digital Habits

Use app timers (set 30-minute daily limits for social apps)

Schedule specific times to check social media/content

Turn off all notifications except calls from important contacts

Install website blockers during work hours

Use "Do Not Disturb" mode more frequently

Keep your phone out of sight during tasks

#Create Meaningful Alternatives

Develop offline hobbies (drawing, writing, crafts)

Join in-person social groups/classes

Exercise regularly

Practice meditation

Spend time in nature

Learn a new skill that requires focus

#Mindset Shifts

Recognize triggers that lead to excessive phone use

Practice sitting with boredom

Focus on creating rather than consuming

Be present in social situations

Understand that you're not missing out by being offline

##Progressive Reduction Week 1: Baseline awareness - track your usage Week 2: Remove most addictive apps Week 3: Implement phone-free morning routine Week 4: Establish phone-free periods throughout day Week 5: Create new habits to replace phone use

# specific actionable steps:

Waking Up:

Stretch arms overhead while still in bed

Roll shoulders back and forward

Gentle spinal twists while lying down

Cat-cow stretches after getting up

Drink a full glass of room temperature water

Open curtains to get natural light exposure

Feeling Bored:

Keep a paperback book in your bag/desk

Have a small sketchbook and pen handy

Practice a portable hobby (origami, knitting)

Carry a puzzle book (sudoku, crosswords)

Learn finger exercises for dexterity

Practice a language using flashcards

Taking Breaks:

Walk up and down stairs

Do 5 minutes of jumping jacks or squats

Step outside for fresh air

Shoulder rolls and neck stretches

Quick cleaning task in your space

Simple breathing exercises

Before Bed:

Write three gratitude points

Plan tomorrow's tasks

Read a physical book (not e-book)

Do gentle yoga or stretching

Practice progressive muscle relaxation

Write about your day's experiences

Waiting in Line:

Notice five things you can see

Focus on four things you can feel

Listen for three distinct sounds

Observe people's expressions and body language

Practice good posture

Do subtle ankle and calf exercises

Eating:

Notice the temperature of your food

Chew each bite thoroughly (aim for 20-30 chews)

Identify different flavors and textures

Put your utensil down between bites

Sit at a proper table when possible

Express gratitude for your meal

Remember: The goal isn't to be perfect, but to gradually build these healthier habits. Start with one context (like mealtime) and build from there.

Here's how to handle those intense urges to check your phone;

#Immediate Physical Response

Take 3 deep breaths

Stand up or change your position

Clench and unclench your fists

Stretch your arms overhead

Drink a full glass of water

Walk to a different room

#The 10-Minute Rule

Tell yourself "I'll wait just 10 minutes"

Set an actual timer

Often the urge passes within this window

If it doesn't, the pause still gives you control

#Urge Surfing Technique

Acknowledge the urge without judgment

Notice where you feel it in your body

Observe how it rises and falls

Remember urges are temporary waves

They typically peak at 20-30 seconds

#Quick Alternatives

Do 10 jumping jacks

Write down what you're feeling

Look out the window and find 5 specific things

Organize something small nearby

Hum your favorite song

Stretch your fingers and hands

# Ask Yourself:

"What am I trying to avoid right now?"

"What am I actually needing in this moment?"

"Will this matter in 24 hours?"

"What could I create instead of consume?"

#Emergency Reset Options

Splash cold water on your face

Step outside briefly

Call or text a friend

Do a quick physical task

Listen to one song

Write down your current goal

Remember: Each time you resist an urge; you're building stronger neural pathways. The urge will get easier to manage with practice.

##A targeted journaling approach to redirect that "random lookup" energy into something more meaningful:

#Curiosity Journal Structure

Keep two sections:

"Questions I Want to Answer" (capture random thoughts)

"Planned Research Time" (dedicated lookup sessions)

Date each entry

Include how urgent each question feels (1-5 scale)

Note why you want to know this information

#Daily Practice Morning Brain Dump (5-10 minutes):

Write all questions floating in your mind

Add topics you might want to explore

Rate their true importance

Schedule specific research time

Evening Reflection:

Which questions still matter?

What did you learn today?

What patterns do you notice in your curiosity?

Was the information you looked up actually valuable?

#Implementation Rules

Write down every urge to look something up

Wait at least 30 minutes before researching

Batch similar questions together

Set specific research time blocks (e.g., 4-4:30 PM)

Review old questions - many become irrelevant

#Question Categories Create sections for:

Essential Knowledge (work/study related)

Personal Growth

Pure Entertainment

Practical Needs

Random Curiosity

This helps you:

See patterns in your distractions

Identify what truly matters

Transform impulse into intentional learning

Build focus and patience

[4dkellysworld]

[princessipeya]

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CHEMISTRY : so I was lowkey bored and decided that I was probably gonna start chemistry with my crush in school since I already manifested that we were getting shipped by so many people and that his shy ass found the courage to tell his friends and one of my classmates that would proceed to then make us a big ship. so basically I wanted to do something sweet for him so I gave that same girl those kinds of chocolate bars with a pick-up line on the back (that are my fav chocolate bars too) to give to him because I'm not shy to do that shi anymore anddd today I decided to do it again but tell that girl that he owed ME "a seatmate" (cuz there's an empty seat beside me in class so uhhh) and I was lowkeyyy nervous because again, his ass is shy but he can't be doing thattttt. well? he sat next to me HEHEHEHEHEHEEE and I was flirting and bothering that guy the entire class. anyways we're going to play volleyball I'll update you guys mwahahahah

) FREE SNACKS : my dad picked me up from school once right, but I needed snacks becausee my classmates lowkey loveee asking me for snacks but in the most adorable kind of way ever but I was running out and I'm a biggg snackie too I NEED to digest multiple things at once. so I remember for almost the whole day, I kept visualizing and robotically affirming that my dad would spoil me at the grocery store just because, and yesss that's what happened! plot twist: he bought me my favorite chocolate bars, the ones with the pick-up lines I gave to my crushycakes. (uhm okay fine the name is Hello. no literally "Hello"s.) tehehehehehe.

) ROBUX AND SPOTIFY PREMIUM : so I know this guy right? he's just a guy from my neighborhood but he's rich, to the point where I want to dig a hole and just live under his house. anyways we were just biking together once and the conversation somehow went from bugs to roblox and I brought up about how ugly his avatar was, for someone with money. he told me to change his avatar then, but I brought up that I'll only do so if we match outfits MWEHEHEHE. the man buys me fucking robux. I mean uhmm hey wtf??? and ofc we were playing roblox after spending time making each other's avatars and fighting but I then decided to play music on my phone. after a while, ads were popping up and it was so loud too and he was bullying me like crazyyy as if it was my fault or something 😭😭 so we used HIS phone to play music instead but then I just made my own 6 hour playlist on his own phone, which has spotify premium. that's cool hehehehehe.

) WINNING (with cheating) : I forgot what the game was even called but it's that game where you basically have 2-4 players and 1 dice, and the board has snakes and ladders on it and the goal is to be as lucky as possible to win. I was playing with some intimidating kinds of people LMAOO but I got away with cheating (lying about the numbers I got when rolling my dice) I swear there was a guy that saw the exact number I got but I proceeded to lie anyway and didn't even get called out HEHEHEHEHE. but then I realized that "yah you can't lie forever girlie" and tried to manifest myself into getting luckier so I could win. uhmmmm trial and error, sometimes I'd envision getting 6 but get 1 instead 💀💀 but I was winning so much afterwards. these are really short success stories but oh well guys I'll be back with more anyways mwehehehe

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