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  • Entry Number 17: The Sunk Cost Fallacy

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    Arishah MR

    So you notice something isn’t really working out, but still try to believe it will. Slowly, it starts becoming draining, and you’re losing more than you gain…You’re not even doing it because you want to anymore, but because you’ve already come this far (っ- ‸ – ς)So quitting feels like it’s all a failure. But,…

  • Entry Number 15: When Resting Feels Like Failure

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    Arishah MR

    It’s hard to catch your breath when everyone else is sprinting towards their goals. “Everyone else is getting ahead, yet I’m slowing down.” (ᴗ_ ᴗ。)Even a break doesn’t feel like proper rest when you’re too hard on yourself. But can I tell you something? .✦ ݁˖ Moving forward while you’re exhaustedis like driving on an…

  • Entry Number 11: When They Say It Isn’t Good Enough

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    Arishah MR

    You did something you were satisfied about ( ⸝⸝´꒳`⸝⸝) You weren’t extremely proud of it, but you didn’t feel disappointed either. But then other people react differently. And unfortunately, most of it isn’t even constructive feedback (¬_¬ꐦ)They say you should’ve “done more” or “tried harder”. And now you’re starting to think the same. But can…

  • Entry Number 10: When You Feel Weak

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    Arishah MR

    We tend to doubt ourselves, and it’s probably because of our past failures. And maybe that leads you to thinking that you’re weak, and that you can’t possibly take another step forward because of it (◞‸◟) But can I tell you something? .✦ ݁˖ Strength isn’t always obvious.It doesn’t always look like pushing through everything…

  • Entry Number 7: When You’re Afraid Of Failure And Regret

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    Arishah MR

    A lot of people are afraid of failure because it leads to regret. You might regret trying something and feeling embarrassed.Or choosing a different path and realising it wasn’t for you.Or saying how you feel and losing something you had. But can I tell you something? Failure isn’t usually what stays with you.Sometimes, it leads…

  • Entry Number 5: When You Feel Like You’re Behind

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    Arishah MR

    At some point, life starts to feel like a countdown.Like you’re supposed to have things figured out by a certain age… And if you don’t, you’re “behind”.Most of the time, that pressure comes from others. But can I tell you something? The goals you want in life aren’t things you can jump to in one…

  • Entry Number 3: When That First Step Feels Overwhelming

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    Arishah MR

    Last night, I talked about not being afraid to get lost in life. Maybe you’re still not convinced, thinking staying where you are feels safer than getting lost and not finding your way back. I understand. Self-discovery isn’t always pretty — it’s confusing, uncomfortable, and slow in a world that moves so fast (⁠´⁠-⁠﹏⁠-⁠`⁠) But…