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Your brain can play tricks on you causing you to overthink. Next time you meet or see someone new, focus on knowing you look fine and everything is all in your head. It’s time for some #selflove ladies!! I love this book on anxiety workbook I got off of Amazon. Look up “The Big Activity Book For
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What People Think We Do vs. What We Actually Do
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social media vs reality
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A graphic contrasting common misconceptions about PTSD with its actual symptoms. The top shows a single orange circle representing the idea that PTSD is just 'not being able to move on.' The bottom displays a multi-colored pie chart and a list of 18 diverse symptoms that constitute actual PTSD.
PTSD: Reality VS what other people think it is
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What people think estheticians do vs reality
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The inspo vs reality ✨
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What You Decide Becomes Reality Fast
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Your reality is your reflection 🥂
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The Fragility of Reality
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A young woman wearing sunglasses and a black top is seated in a car, with text overlayed that reads "Psychology that will Make You... RETHINK REALITY."
The image lists ways to release 'happy chemicals' like Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphins, with corresponding activities, set against a textured background.
A quote by Taha Zainab, "Every time I tried to be the heartless one - that one corner of my heart screamed 'It's not you, It's not you'," is displayed over a background of a woman.
Psychology to Make You Rethink Reality 🧠
Hello Lovelies!!! There are some journal prompts/questions to ask yourself at the end!🩷 #journeywithaly I have a passion for psychology so let me share some with you! “naive reality” : when someone believes the way they perceive reality is how other people do as well. We all have our
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What People THINK Actors Do All Day… vs Reality 🎬
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WHAT PEOPLE THINK VS REALITY
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A young woman with long brown hair and wide eyes looks directly at the camera, making a pouting face. The text overlay reads "the ✨REALITY✨ of ADHD" with "lemon8 @its.carleynicole" in the bottom left corner.
A person with long dark hair is seen from behind, sitting on grass next to a broken mirror. An inset image shows a sewing machine, fabric, and a cat on a table. The text describes "destructive side-quests: large hyper focus projects gone wrong."
A young woman with long brown hair looks to the side, with a slightly pouting expression. The text overlay reads "harmful self-soothing ie biting your nails, picking your lips, popping pimples, pulling on your hair." The Lemon8 handle is visible.
the ✨REALITY✨ of adhd ➡️ especially in women!
ADHD is so much more than the classic picture of inattention and hyperactivity we’ve been shown. most people think symptoms of ADHD are generally limited to: - being more distracted - hard to focus - can’t pay attention - overstimulated when in reality, symptoms also look like this:
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A person in black attire takes a mirror selfie, holding a small bag, with text overlay '3 most important rules to stop caring what people think' in a modern wooden interior.
A person in a white hoodie stands on a sandy beach facing the ocean. Text overlay reads 'Reality check: people think about you much less than you'd imagine!'
An airplane wing is visible over a coastal landscape with clouds. Text overlay reminds viewers 'You can't control other people's opinions. Release what you can't control.'
How to stop caring what people think ✨
I used to stress so much about what people thought of me—until I realized most people are too busy worrying about themselves to really care. It’s SO freeing to let go of other people’s opinions 🧘🏽‍♀️ Here’s what helped me let go: 1️⃣ Reality check: People think about you way less than you ima
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The image shows people relaxing in a lounge, watching a race on a large screen. Overlay text states, "WHAT QUANTUM PHYSICS ACTUALLY SAYS ABOUT REALITY," explaining the science behind how reality functions beneath what we can see.
A topiary sculpture of a race car is featured with the Hard Rock Stadium in the background. The text overlay reads, "REALITY IS NOT AS SOLID AS IT SEEMS," discussing how quantum interactions stabilize what we perceive as solid reality.
A woman in a black dress stands beside a sleek silver car in a modern, upscale setting. The overlay text, "POSSIBILITY COMES BEFORE FORM," explains that quantum systems exist as potential until measured, defining reality's foundation.
What quantum physics actually says about reality
Quantum physics is often misunderstood as mystical or symbolic, but its real power is more interesting than that. At the smallest levels, reality is probabilistic, interconnected, and shaped through interaction. This does not replace logic or science. It deepens it. Understanding how reality behave
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A SONG ABOUT FAKE vs REALITY!
The word was “Preppy” and this is where it led me! SOOOO many people wanted this word so here’s just a few mentions…Thank you so much @🏝️🌷Stella🌷🏝️ , @Lainey , @Hi? , @Urfavbrunette!🌸 just to name a few!! Hope you like it! #songwriting #songwriterlife #songwriter #preppy #preppya
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Why you should reality check your budget
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Text overlays on a background of a building facade with windows and wrought iron railings. The text lists expectations versus realities about having children, owning a dream home, and having life figured out in one's 30s.
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expectations vs reality: being in my 30’s
expectation: I’d have a child or multiple kids by now reality: I’m still not wanting any kids right now, and that’s perfectly ok expectation: I’d be living in my dream home right now reality: real estate in california makes it quite impossible to have your dream house at 30 expectation: I’d
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🏡 From Dream to Reality: Our First Home! ✨
We finally achieved one of our biggest life goals—buying our first home! After years of hard work, budgeting, and dreaming, we’ve officially moved out of an apartment and into a beautiful new build. This home represents so much more than just a place to live—it’s a fresh start and a space where our
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Expectations Vs Reality: Audiobook Edition
I’ve been trying to listen to more audiobooks while I do mundane household chores throughout the day! Ive been enjoying able to still follow along with my reading while accomplishing some other tasks! Today’s task was tending my garden, adding some food scrapes to our compost bucket, & refi
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BIG UGC REALITY CHECK 💰👀
My New UGC Career Vault Course launches 🚀 September 20th! You will have access to a FREE UGC Guide 😘 My New Course includes 50+ modules, Portfolio Templates, Email Pitch Templates, Video Tutorials, Brand Email List, & SO MUCH MORE💻🫢 Everything you need to know about UGC could be in your h
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A close-up of fresh, wet red cherries with stems. The image includes text indicating it's an inspiration for a color.
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inspo vs reality: mango people blushes
inspo vs reality: mango people blushes have you ever tried mango people brand or there multi used blushes. it’s a south Asian owned brand. All of the essentials and formula with botanical oils, adaptogenic herbs from ayurveda,thst makes us rich and creamy pigmented. It’s a must try brand. @m
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A graphic with the text "Let's do a mental reset. Here's how I used CBT today to challenge a thought that felt like truth — but wasn't." against a soft gradient sky background.
A graphic defining CBT as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, explaining it helps catch, question, and rewrite thoughts. It features a notebook and pen on a textured surface.
A graphic with the rewritten thought: "I'm moving forward at my own pace. That's enough." and a lit candle on a soft blanket, suggesting a calm, reflective mood.
Mental Reset: Rewriting the Lies We Think Are True
CBT Journal Prompt: “What thought did I have today that felt like truth — but probably isn’t?” Let’s talk about CBT for a second — Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. It’s not about toxic positivity. It’s about learning to notice the thought, challenge it, and rewrite it with something rooted in rea
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A realistic Bible study scene featuring an open notebook with handwritten notes, a purple pen, and an open Bible with book tabs. A hand holds a mug that reads 'NAMAST'AY HOME WITH MY DOGS', emphasizing an unfiltered approach to spiritual reflection.
Bible Study Reality 📝
I want to be real in this community. I know, I post pretty notes I’ve made in Canva and my photos have filters. But here’s the reality… This is what Bible study looks like to me. Unfiltered reality. My hand writing isn’t the best, my dogs have toys spread out all over the floor, all my study mat
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Social media vs Reality
yes I did spill my cup of coffee literally .2 seconds from taking the first picture 🙃 but I think it’s important to know that what someone’s posts isn’t all they’re dealing with…. I ended up posting both pictures because it’s funny & relatable (we’ve all been here) but say for example
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What People Think Bipolar Looks Like vs. Reality
Stereotype vs. the truth. It’s not just chaos and drama. Sometimes it’s quiet. Sometimes it’s numb. And sometimes it’s just survival. 🖤 Save this if you’ve ever felt misunderstood. Comment if you’ve been there. #mentalhealth #bipolarbelike #bipolarjourney #copingwithmentalhealth
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Delusion vs reality
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STOP ARGUING WITH REALITY
Most people think their suffering comes from life. But what if it comes from resisting life? It’s raining. “This shouldn’t be happening.” Someone disagrees with you. “They should understand me.” Things don’t go as planned. “This isn’t fair.” Notice what happens. Reality presents one experi
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The Reality of Teenage Pregnancy
Many people think that just because some teens get pregnant that their life is over. I am currently 18 and 5 months pregnant. And my life is just beginning. I am married and I moved away from my parents. I’m a sophomore in college. My husband and I have our own apartment. The mind of a pregnant t
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An apartment room with light wood flooring, boxes, and blue string lights, featuring text overlay 'the reality of HAVING YOUR FIRST APARTMENT (and what to do now)'.
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A partially furnished apartment room with light wood flooring, a green rug, a desk with a laptop, and a white cat litter box enclosure with a lamp.
the reality of having your FIRST APARTMENT 🏡
When I was 23 I got my first apartment which, as I’m finding now, is more and more rare for people my age. I don’t have any roommate, except for my little cat (who does nothing to help clean if you ask me). Getting into the apartment, though, I actually had a credit score that was below 500. Bu
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This Inspiration vs Reality✨
How do you think I did? What room should I do next in my house? #inspirationvsreality #inspovsresult #dreamscape #mural #art
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Nail Inspo 2025: Expectations vs. Reality
✨ Classy but fire set: • almond with a fierce tip 🔥 • matte nude base = timeless ✨ • gold foil + leopard = main character energy 🐆 • subtle sparkle, but you will notice 💅 • not a twin… but definitely a sister 👯‍♀️ • would 100% do it again ✅ Do you think it came out like the picture??
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✨ Salon Expectations vs. Reality ✨
Alright, can someone please explain why the salon NEVER gives me what I ask for? 😂 I went in with the perfect inspo pics, thinking I’d walk out a whole new person…and yet here we are. It’s like they have their own “creative interpretation” of what I wanted. Swipe to see the vibe I asked for versus
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