Calculate time in reverse.
That is, if I have an appointment at 4, I start scheduling my whole day in reverse: I have to be there at 4, so I have to leave my house at 3:15 and be ready by 3:10. Getting ready takes 40 minutes, so I have to start by 2:30 at the latest, so I have to shower at 2. For that, I have to finish my chores at home, which I estimate will take about 2 hours, so I have to start at 12, but first I have to eat lunch, so I'll start cooking it at 11... and so on...
@immishonunique I also hate when ppl act like this behavior is new. I’ve been going to rides since I was born - they’ve always gotten fucked up. Sloppy drunk. Only thing new is the guns.
you don’t realize how much your environment affects your mental state until you finally spend time somewhere that feels calm and your body stops feeling tense for once
I keep my distance from delusional people who rewrite reality just to feel better about how they did me. I don’t argue with distorted narratives or entertain selective memory. It’s easier for them to reshape the story than to sit with their own guilt and accountability.✍️
One thing I made peace with in 2026 is that I don't have to. I don't have to go above and beyond for others. I don't always have to be the bigger person. I don't have to fix what I didn't break. I don't have to show up for those who don't show up for me. And I definitely don't have to sacrifice my own happiness to please everyone else.