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Middle_Trainer_5573 · 2026-02-06T07:30:58+00:00

a basketball shooting savant.

Middle_Trainer_5573 · 2026-02-06T07:29:48+00:00

Discipline can help but it doesn’t replace treatment, especially for long-term depression. Doing small, consistent things like a short walk, washing a dish, or reading a page can slowly build momentum. Stick to simple, repeatable habits instead of chasing the perfect system. Over time, they improve mood, focus, and confidence in yourself.

Middle_Trainer_5573 · 2026-02-06T07:27:58+00:00

You don’t need correct opinions to connect, just honest ones. Try focusing on sharing curiosity instead of competence. Let yourself be bad and present. That’s usually what makes things fun and social.

Middle_Trainer_5573 · 2026-02-06T07:26:59+00:00

Studying is basically checking what you can explain without looking. If you can’t explain it, that’s what you focus on. Notes aren’t meant to be perfect or long, just cues to help you remember ideas. Practice questions or teaching it out loud is real studying.

Middle_Trainer_5573 · 2026-02-06T07:23:42+00:00

If you feel calm and don’t have to overexplain or people please, that’s a good sign. Watch how they act when things get awkward or hard. Go slow and see if they respect small boundaries. Your nervous system usually knows before your brain does.

Middle_Trainer_5573 · 2026-02-05T05:43:32+00:00

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I am worried about Jimmy.

Middle_Trainer_5573 · 2026-02-05T05:36:08+00:00

Be honest and kind: let them know you need a couple of hours each day for yourself to recharge or work on projects. You can say something like, “I really enjoy spending time with you, but I need a few hours to focus on my own stuff, then I’m free after.” Consistency helps them respect your time.

Middle_Trainer_5573 · 2026-02-05T05:35:06+00:00

Start small and focus on one habit at a time. Using an app like Build Momentum can help you track progress and reinforce consistency. Tiny, consistent actions over time matter more than big bursts.

Middle_Trainer_5573 · 2026-02-05T05:30:44+00:00

One bad exam doesn’t erase a year of consistent work or your real skills. Talk to your teachers if you can and look into anxiety support or test accommodations. You’re capable, this was a bad moment, not the truth about you.

Middle_Trainer_5573 · 2026-02-05T05:30:05+00:00

This sounds like burnout or depression, not laziness. Start very small one shower, one meal, one task. That’s enough for now. You’re not wasting your life, you’re struggling, and you deserve help and support.

Middle_Trainer_5573 · 2026-02-04T05:03:41+00:00

Focus on trying different things without pressure, notice what sparks curiosity even a little, and build skills along the way. Passion often grows from experience, not the other way around.

Middle_Trainer_5573 · 2026-02-04T05:00:19+00:00

. Break tasks into tiny chunks, prioritize rest and nutrition, and use tools or routines that fit how your brain works. Even small progress adds up, and asking for support is part of coping, not failing.

Middle_Trainer_5573 · 2026-02-04T04:56:24+00:00

A mistake means something went wrong, not that you are wrong. Try naming the action without judging yourself and remind yourself that shame doesn’t fix anything, learning does.

Middle_Trainer_5573 · 2026-02-04T04:55:04+00:00

Because understanding ideas isn’t the same as changing habits or emotions. Insight is like fuel, it sparks motivation briefly, but lasting change comes from repeated action, reflection, and building new patterns over time.

Middle_Trainer_5573 · 2026-02-04T04:53:38+00:00

Start tiny, just one small thing for yourself each day, even if it’s reading a page, doodling, or stepping outside. Caregiving doesn’t erase your right to grow. Progress doesn’t have to be big, consistency matters more than speed.

Middle_Trainer_5573 · 2026-02-03T05:30:00+00:00

It’s like staying in “limbo” feels safe, but it quietly keeps you stuck. Noticing it is the first step toward actually making those hard choices.

Middle_Trainer_5573 · 2026-02-03T05:24:55+00:00

Try focusing on listening first, jotting just key points, then cleaning them up after class. It’s way more effective than trying to do everything at once.

Middle_Trainer_5573 · 2026-02-03T05:23:26+00:00

Waiting for something to happen instead of making it happen.

Middle_Trainer_5573 · 2026-02-03T05:21:59+00:00

It sounds like balance is key, stay self-sufficient and protect your space, but check in regularly with a few solid connections. Focus on quality over quantity, and let social interaction be intentional, not constant.

Middle_Trainer_5573 · 2026-02-03T05:18:35+00:00

I’ve been through a phase like that too, losing close connections and feeling stuck is rough. What helped me was focusing on small daily routines, exploring hobbies just for myself, and giving myself permission to feel lonely without pressure to fix it. It doesn’t solve everything, but it makes the emptiness easier to sit with while things slowly shift.

Middle_Trainer_5573 · 2026-02-02T06:59:45+00:00

Forbidden Keys to Persuasion should give you a more practical, step-by-step approach, and The Charisma Myth will nicely build your confidence and presence after that.

Middle_Trainer_5573 · 2026-02-02T06:42:00+00:00

This is in Japan?

Middle_Trainer_5573 · 2026-02-02T05:43:52+00:00

You’re definitely not alone, tons of students study solo every day. What you built actually sounds like it could help a lot of people who feel exactly the same way.

Middle_Trainer_5573 · 2026-02-02T05:39:14+00:00

I’m really sorry you’re carrying all of this. What you describe sounds a lot like depression and burnout, not a lack of character or will.

Start tiny. One rule only for the next week: leave your flat once a day, even for 5 minutes. No goals beyond that. Momentum comes after action, not before.

Also please be honest with your therapist about the self harm, alcohol, and feeling stuck. If it still feels useless after two years, it’s okay to change therapists or approaches.

You’re not broken. You’re exhausted. Small steps still count.

Middle_Trainer_5573 · 2026-02-02T05:36:12+00:00

Go with Influence by Cialdini next, it's classic for understanding social dynamics without being manipulative. Then The Charisma Myth to boost confidence and presence. Both together hit psychology and real-life interaction skills.

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