@pocket.psychologist: 🧠 I’m a psychologist. Here’s 10 years of therapy in 1 minute: 1️⃣ Thoughts aren’t facts Your brain is like a faulty narrator. It sticks labels on you (“not good enough,” “failure,” “too much”). But just because a thought shows up doesn’t make it true. Thoughts ≠ facts. 2️⃣ Feelings are signals, not enemies Emotions are like the weather. They shift and change, but they tell you something about your conditions. Fear protects. Sadness heals. Joy connects. They’re not problems to get rid of, they’re messages to notice. 3️⃣ Stress builds up if you don’t release it Your body is like a balloon. Stress piles in, pressure rises. Without release valves like movement, rest, or breath, eventually it bursts. 4️⃣ Boundaries are self-respect Think of boundaries like fences. They don’t lock you away, they protect what matters most. Saying no makes space for healthier yeses. 5️⃣ The one you feed grows stronger Inside your mind, two lions wrestle. Scar (fear, shame, self-doubt) and Mufasa (calm, courage, compassion). Which one wins? The one you feed. That’s neuroplasticity in action. Your brain strengthens whatever you practice. 6️⃣ Awareness is the first step None of this works without awareness. Your brain was built for survival, not happiness. Old coping habits may have once kept you safe, but they can become outdated, like running iOS 9 on an iPhone 15. Awareness is the upgrade. Once you see it, it’s your move next. ✨ Save this as your pocket-sized cheat sheet. 💬 Share it with someone who’s ready for their upgrade. 📲 Follow @pocket.psychologist for more brain-hacks that stick.

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