Rec | A CLEARER MIND

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An effect of not being on algorithm based platforms that feed me dopamine and ads is my head feels clearer! It’s almost like a brain fog I didn't know I had is suddenly gone. I feel less on autopilot, time-skipping moments of my day with content that left me unsatisfied. Being in that cycle so long, I found it harder to think and organize my thoughts. Now, I feel like I actually take in information. I listen better, I think clearer, and I reflect more often. Thought, I miss being apart of that hive of social interaction, I’m excited to find out who I am outside of my brain fog.

@Jai

Mar 17, 2025

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@VZA

Oh absolutelllyy. I'm committed to it so I deleted insta officially. Feeling: proud of myself and proud of you too

Mar 17, 2025

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