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Apr 10 18 tweets 4 min read
Ego Self vs Higher Self:

- A Thread - Image Your mind exists in two states.

The Ego Self keeps you small.
The Higher Self helps you grow.

Most of us live trapped in ego, wondering why we're stuck.
Apr 9 15 tweets 3 min read
How to Remember Everything (The Japanese Way)

- Thread - Image 1. Kaizen (Continuous Improvement)

The Japanese don't believe in cramming. They believe in small, daily practices.

10 minutes every day beats 2 hours once a week.
Your brain builds memory through consistency, not intensity.
Apr 7 12 tweets 3 min read
8 Toxic things parents say to their children:

- Thread - Image 1. "Why can't you be more like your sister/brother?"

This single sentence creates:

- Sibling rivalry
- Self-doubt
- A feeling of conditional love

Children aren't meant to be carbon copies of each other. Their differences should be celebrated, not weaponized.
Apr 4 14 tweets 3 min read
10 Boundaries That Will Save Your Life:

- Thread - Image 1. The Permission Boundary

Stop apologizing for having needs. Your desires matter too.

When you constantly put yourself last, you teach others that's where you belong.

Give yourself permission to be a priority in your own life.
Apr 3 8 tweets 2 min read
50 ways to start a conversation with anyone: Image Image
Mar 28 11 tweets 3 min read
Level up in private.

Here are 7 lessons from the book "The Art of Being Alone":

- Thread - Image Lesson 1: Image
Mar 20 14 tweets 2 min read
Maturity is a mindset, not age.

Here are 15 signs you're mature...

- Thread - Image 1. You understand life is cool when nobody knows anything about you.
Mar 18 11 tweets 3 min read
A powerful idea I can't stop thinking about...

The Power of Tiny Gains:

- Thread - Image 1. The math of tiny gains:

Getting 1% better every day compounds to 37x improvement in a year.

Getting 1% worse every day leaves you at nearly zero.

Small actions aren't small when they compound.
Mar 13 10 tweets 2 min read
7 Rules that can change your life:

1. Image 2. The 24-Hour Rule:

Before reacting to anything that upsets you, wait 24 hours.

- Most things that seem urgent today won't matter tomorrow.
- Most emails don't need immediate responses.
- Most decisions benefit from sleep.

This simple buffer prevents countless mistakes.
Mar 12 12 tweets 3 min read
How to master any skill in 30 days -

The 30-for-30 Approach:

- Thread - Image 1. The Framework:

The 30-for-30 Approach is beautifully simple:

◾ 30 minutes of focused work
◾ Every day for 30 consecutive days
◾ On one specific goal or skill

Not 2 hours. Not when you "feel like it."
Just 30 focused minutes, no matter what.
Mar 11 14 tweets 4 min read
The Law of Reversed Effort:

"The harder you try, the harder you fall."

Here's the psychology behind this paradox:

- Thread - Image 1. What it is:

In 1937, Aldous Huxley wrote:

"The harder we try with the conscious will to do something, the less we shall succeed."

This observation has since been validated by cognitive science and performance psychology. Image
Feb 24 15 tweets 3 min read
If you are in a relationship, open this:

- Thread - Image Start by expressing love and appreciation.

Don't hold back. Say those sweet words:
"I'm proud of you, I love you, You're doing your best, Thank you, You are amazing!"

It can brighten anyone's day.
Feb 10 11 tweets 3 min read
How Navy SEALs fall asleep in 120 seconds:

- No sleeping pills
- No cold showers
- No blue light filters

The 4-7-8 Method (Science-backed):

- Thread - Image 1. The Science behind it:

Your nervous system has two modes: "fight or flight" and "rest and digest."

The 4-7-8 pattern triggers your parasympathetic system, naturally inducing sleep.

Think of it as a natural off-switch for your mind.
Feb 6 12 tweets 3 min read
For centuries, Japanese monks have mastered the art of mental peace.

Here are their 8 timeless techniques to stop overthinking:

- Thread - Image 1. Naikan Reflection (内観)

Our minds race because we focus on the wrong things. This technique brings clarity through three simple questions each night:

What did I receive today?
What did I give?
What troubles did I cause?

Spend 15 minutes. No more questions needed.
Feb 5 12 tweets 3 min read
Your procrastination has a pattern.

Once you spot it, you can beat it.

Here are 6 psychology-backed solutions: Image 1. Spot your escape pattern

Your brain craves instant relief from discomfort. Notice what you do:

- Check phone
- Open YouTube
- Clean suddenly
- Start easier tasks

Understanding your escape route is step one to blocking it.
Feb 3 11 tweets 3 min read
The average person touches their phone 2,617 times per day.

That's once every 33 seconds.

Here are 7 science-backed ways to break free from phone addiction:

- Thread - 1. Make it boring. Turn your screen grayscale.

Remove color, and suddenly TikTok isn't so appealing.

Your brain craves colorful dopamine hits. Gray feels meh. Instagram becomes a sea of dull photos.

Fun fact: Silicon Valley execs use this trick to reduce their own screen time. Image
Jan 24 13 tweets 3 min read
If you are feeling stuck in life, open this:

- A Thread - Image 1. Recognize You’re Stuck:

Acknowledge the rut. It’s crucial.
Realize that it’s a temporary phase and not a lifetime sentence.
Understand it’s a signal that change is needed, a whisper from your soul.
Jan 23 10 tweets 2 min read
7 Places not to waste your energy:

1. Image 2. Past Mistakes:

We all make mistakes. Don't waste energy dwelling on the past.

Your past does not define you.

Learn from it, let it go, and focus on the future.
Jan 14 13 tweets 3 min read
Not all enemies carry knives.

Some carry fake smiles and empty promises.

Here are 7 signs you're dealing with a fake friend (and what to do about it):

- A Thread - Image 1. They only reach out when they need something.

Real friends stay in touch because they value you.

Fake friends are like subscription services—they only pop up when the bill is due.

Watch how quickly they disappear after you help them with that "quick favor."
Jan 1 10 tweets 2 min read
If you struggle with overthinking, read this:

- Thread - Image
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1. Recognize the Pattern:

Catch yourself. Knowing you're overthinking is half the battle.

Identify those sneaky triggers - it's your first step to a clearer mind.

Recognizing these moments is your secret weapon to breaking free.
Dec 31, 2024 9 tweets 3 min read
6 Signs of Maturity:

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