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"You're not lazy... the brain is controlling you."

Have you ever been?

Can plow mobile for hours

But when starting to work... immediately tired

You might think

"I'm lazy."

But actually,

Your brain

Working

It was designed to

"Save energy."

And choose the easiest thing.

That is why

That you scroll the screen without stopping.

But sitting and doing difficult things

Just a few minutes.

It's not because you're not good enough.

But because

The brain is protecting you.

The good news is,

You don't have to win the whole game.

You just have to.

"Start small."

It's only two minutes.

And then the brain

Will go on for yourself

Remember,

You're not lazy.

You just don't understand yet.

My own brain. 🧠

# Brain # Psychology # Develop yourself # Inspiration # lemon 8 knowledge

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