NPC

sometimes “i just like gaming” means “i don’t want to feel what’s waiting for me when i stop”. the conversation for partners can’t only be “play less”. it has to be “what is this helping you avoid?”

not everything is ADHD y’all. just because someone is easily distracted or can’t sit still doesn’t mean they have ADHD.

the fear of looking like an idiot can hold you back from achieving great things. no one starts off being the best at what they do but remember we all look stupid in the beginning

one of the most powerful things you can say is “I don’t know”. it show self-awareness, humility, intelligence, and willingness to learn.

one way we can get stuck is trying to fix the past in our heads and living out a fantasy, instead of focusing on the real world. thinking how you would change things if you could go back in time is a futile exercise. spend that energy on growing and learning in the present.