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DATE: July 22, 2026 at 04:00PM
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-------------------------------------------------TITLE: Internal expectations, not actual posts, drive how narcissists view their social media success
A recent daily diary study reveals that how people with narcissistic personality traits perceive their social media success is driven primarily by their internal expectations rather than their actual posting routines. The research, published in Journal of Research in Personality, highlights that unmet online goals can actively diminish the daily emotional well-being of individuals who exhibit a more fragile, vulnerable form of narcissism. These findings help clarify how different facets of personality shape the everyday digital experiences of frequent internet users.
Psychologists conceptualize narcissism as a personality system geared toward managing self-worth through the constant feedback of others. It is not simply a matter of vanity but a continuous, functional effort to seek validation, exert absolute influence, and maintain social status. People with higher levels of these traits often engage in specific interpersonal strategies to protect an inflated self-concept and regulate their emotional states.
Social media platforms offer a highly accessible and ecologically valid landscape for studying these personality dynamics. They allow individuals to curate their self-presentation, reach a wide audience, and receive immediate, visible feedback in the form of likes and comments. Because users can deliberately select what they post and edit their public image at will, these platforms provide an ideal setting to observe how individuals attempt to regulate their own self-esteem through routine social interaction.
Narcissism is typically divided into two main categories, known as grandiose and vulnerable narcissism. Grandiose narcissism is characterized by a strong sense of entitlement, an inflated sense of self-importance, and a pervasive tendency to dominate social situations. This category is typically divided into two distinct behavioral patterns known as admiration and rivalry.
Admiration involves charming others, actively pursuing unique status, and promoting one’s achievements to gain positive attention. Rivalry involves defending one’s superiority through arrogance, hostility toward perceived competitors, and the frequent devaluation of others. People operating with traits of rivalry are often quick to interpret interactions as personal threats.
Vulnerable narcissism, by contrast, presents a much more insecure psychological profile. People with high levels of this trait struggle with fragile self-esteem, deep-seated insecurities, and a remarkably heightened fear of rejection. They often feel fundamentally ignored and are highly sensitive to negative social evaluations. This extreme sensitivity can lead to prolonged interpersonal difficulties, deep frustration, and a generally negative emotional state.
While past research has examined general social media habits among people with these traits, little focus has been given to the specific, day-to-day responses they receive online. Researchers Carmen Șurariu, Katherine B. Carnelley, and Claire M. Hart set out to close this knowledge gap. They aimed to understand how different narcissistic traits influence daily posting behaviors and how those behaviors relate to a person’s subjective well-being.
To investigate these dynamics, the researchers designed a daily diary study tracking the social media habits of 154 adults over a three-week period. Participants completed an initial survey assessing their baseline levels of grandiose and vulnerable narcissism. Over the following 21 days, they answered follow-up questionnaires every two days, detailing their most recent social media posts and interpersonal interactions.
During each check-in session, participants pasted the exact text of their recent posts into a survey and rated the content for elements like positivity, negativity, and honesty. They also documented the specific social benefits they actively expected to gain, such as making new connections, maintaining current friendships, or experiencing a boost in popularity. In subsequent sessions, they recorded the actual number of likes and comments they received, evaluating how those objective outcomes aligned with their initial hopes.
The study yielded highly distinct results based on the precise type of narcissism a participant exhibited. Individuals with high levels of narcissistic admiration consistently engaged in more frequent self-presentation and posted content with a highly positive, curated tone. These highly active users reported robust satisfaction with their social media interactions, expressing a strong belief that their posts successfully initiated relationships and helped maintain interpersonal intimacy.
Conversely, the presence of narcissistic rivalry was linked to different digital habits. Participants scoring high in rivalry actually engaged in less self-presentation and shared content that was less positive overall. They also reported fewer social benefits, feeling less successful at initiating or maintaining digital relationships compared to those driven by admiration.
Participants with high levels of vulnerable narcissism displayed another unique pattern of online behavior. Like those with rivalry traits, they tended to post content that was relatively lower in positivity. They consistently expected to receive more attention, validation, and popularity than their networks actually provided, resulting in a persistent gap between their digital expectations and digital reality.
When analyzing the data, the researchers observed that the actual acts of posting and self-presentation did not mediate the perceived social outcomes for any of the groups. In other words, the feelings of social success or failure reported by the participants were not directly caused by how they presented themselves online or the actual content they offered. As an alternative explanation, the authors suggest that individuals’ internal expectations, pre-existing social goals, and biased interpretations of feedback played a much larger role in shaping their perceived digital reality.
The study also examined exactly how these online interactions impacted subjective well-being, a metric which encompasses a person’s daily life satisfaction and emotional state. Vulnerable narcissism was consistently associated with lower overall well-being across the study period. This emotional deficit was especially stark when these individuals felt their posts failed to help them establish new relationships.
For users with average to high levels of vulnerable narcissism, unmet expectations regarding relationship initiation were linked to a distinct drop in daily well-being. Because these individuals are particularly sensitive to social rejection, failing to connect with others online appears to confirm their underlying insecurities. Grandiose traits did not show this same emotional vulnerability to unmet social expectations.
These findings carry practical implications for the designers of social media networks and the users navigating them. Technology companies frequently rely on raw behavioral analytics, such as the total time spent online or the frequency of clicking, to evaluate user satisfaction and mental health. The present findings suggest that these metric-driven approaches remain insufficient for predicting an individual’s emotional state. Designing digital environments that help users interpret feedback constructively might provide a safer experience for those highly sensitive to online rejection.
The researchers noted a few limitations regarding their methodology. The data relied heavily on self-reported evaluations of post honesty and positivity, which might introduce personal biases that objective observers might not share. The sample was predominantly drawn from the United Kingdom, which means the findings might not generalize seamlessly to populations living in different cultural or socioeconomic contexts.
For future studies, the authors suggest combining self-reported experiences with independent evaluations of social media behavior. Incorporating the viewpoint of the audience, rather than just the person posting the content, could provide a more balanced understanding of these digital interactions. Exploring how other interpersonal traits influence the pursuit of online connection might reveal new layers of human social behavior in the digital age.
The study, “Day by day on display: A daily diary study of narcissists’ social media self-presentation, perceptions of social outcomes, and subjective well-being,” was authored by Carmen Șurariu, Katherine B. Carnelley, and Claire M. Hart.
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#psychology #counseling #socialwork #psychotherapy @psychotherapist @psychotherapists @psychology @socialpsych @socialwork @psychiatry #mentalhealth #psychiatry #healthcare #depression #psychotherapist #Narcissism #SocialMediaPsychology #SelfEsteem #OnlineValidation #VulnerableNarcissism #GrandioseNarcissism #SelfPresentation #PerceivedSocialSuccess #WellBeing #DailyDiaryStudy
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But Are You Happy?
Join Ashani Dante and Clinical Psychologist Dr Anastasia Hronis as they give you the no-bullsh*t self-development and mental health information you really need...Great Australian Pods Podcast Directory: https://www.greataustralianpods.com/but-are-you-happy/
#AusPods #Podcasts #Podcasting #Australia #Health #MentalHealth #WellBeing
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Those who seek perfection must first find, within their own lives, the reflection of their inner light.
Perfection itself is meaningless; only the way we seek it matters...
#Peace #Meditation #Spirituality #Zen #Mindfulness #Harmony #Reflection #Calm #Serenity #Wellbeing #Silence
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There’s a quiet epidemic running through C-suites worldwide, and most boards won’t admit it exists, writes Laura Cooper (@laura).
Read the full article: https://mediascope.group/the-uncomfortable-truth-about-executive-burnout/
#burnout #MentalHealth #ExecutiveBurnout #leadership #business #wellbeing #people #management #corporate #company #organization #sustainability #workplace
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There’s a quiet epidemic running through C-suites worldwide, and most boards won’t admit it exists, writes Laura Cooper (@laura).
Read the full article: https://mediascope.group/the-uncomfortable-truth-about-executive-burnout/
#burnout #MentalHealth #ExecutiveBurnout #leadership #business #wellbeing #people #management #corporate #company #organization #sustainability #workplace
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Culture, Personality and Well-Being by Emilio Moyano-Díaz, 2026
This book presents an integrative, interdisciplinary examination of how cultural, psychological, and structural factors shape human well‑being, with a distinctive emphasis on the social contexts of Latin America and Spain.
#books
#nonfiction
#culture
#personality
#WellBeing
#LatinAmerica
#Spain
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Culture, Personality and Well-Being by Emilio Moyano-Díaz, 2026
This book presents an integrative, interdisciplinary examination of how cultural, psychological, and structural factors shape human well‑being, with a distinctive emphasis on the social contexts of Latin America and Spain.
#books
#nonfiction
#culture
#personality
#WellBeing
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#Spain
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A career in software development is full of FAILURE...
👉 Your build fails
👉 Your tests fail
👉 Your deployment failsIt can be really frustrating and demotivating at times...
👉 You and your team fail to hit release deadlines...
👉 You fail to deliver your features when you said you would...
#developers #coding #softwaredevelopment #softwareengineering #wellbeing #mindset #mentalhealth -
A career in software development is full of FAILURE...
👉 Your build fails
👉 Your tests fail
👉 Your deployment failsIt can be really frustrating and demotivating at times...
👉 You and your team fail to hit release deadlines...
👉 You fail to deliver your features when you said you would...
#developers #coding #softwaredevelopment #softwareengineering #wellbeing #mindset #mentalhealth -
Still Not Dead
One couple's journey with Leukemia into a new life...Great Australian Pods Podcast Directory: https://www.greataustralianpods.com/still-not-dead/
#AusPods #Podcasts #Podcasting #Australia #Health #Medicine #MentalHealth #WellBeing #Personal
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Still Not Dead
One couple's journey with Leukemia into a new life...Great Australian Pods Podcast Directory: https://www.greataustralianpods.com/still-not-dead/
#AusPods #Podcasts #Podcasting #Australia #Health #Medicine #MentalHealth #WellBeing #Personal
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Your Wild Potential
We normalise the unusual, celebrate the wins, unpack the challenges and support one another to get living...Great Australian Pods Podcast Directory: https://www.greataustralianpods.com/your-wild-potential/
#AusPods #Podcasts #Podcasting #Australia #Health #MentalHealth #WellBeing #SelfDevelopment
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Your Wild Potential
We normalise the unusual, celebrate the wins, unpack the challenges and support one another to get living...Great Australian Pods Podcast Directory: https://www.greataustralianpods.com/your-wild-potential/
#AusPods #Podcasts #Podcasting #Australia #Health #MentalHealth #WellBeing #SelfDevelopment
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If compassion doesn't include yourself, is it really compassion?
For years I practiced ahimsa by refusing animal products. But I harmed myself with depletion, rigidity, and the belief purity equaled worth.
How do you practice compassion toward yourself?
#ahimsa #selfcompassion
#compassion #mindfulness #yogaphilosophy
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If compassion doesn't include yourself, is it really compassion?
For years I practiced ahimsa by refusing animal products. But I harmed myself with depletion, rigidity, and the belief purity equaled worth.
How do you practice compassion toward yourself?
#ahimsa #selfcompassion
#compassion #mindfulness #yogaphilosophy
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Receiving feedback can be hard…
It’s natural to feel defensive…
Especially when it’s about the code you spent hours crafting.
Use your conscious mind to hijack that initial reaction and assess the usefulness of the feedback.
Recognise the role it plays in your personal and professional growth.
#developers #coding #softwaredevelopment #softwareengineering #wellbeing #mindset #mentalhealth
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Receiving feedback can be hard…
It’s natural to feel defensive…
Especially when it’s about the code you spent hours crafting.
Use your conscious mind to hijack that initial reaction and assess the usefulness of the feedback.
Recognise the role it plays in your personal and professional growth.
#developers #coding #softwaredevelopment #softwareengineering #wellbeing #mindset #mentalhealth
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The Problem with trying to define Wellbeing is that there is no one size fits all definition...
We all have the power to decide what wellbeing means for us…
Wellbeing can mean completely different things to different people…
🟢 If you find yourself feeling lethargic all the time, improving your wellbeing might mean looking at your diet and physical activity.
#developers #coding #softwaredevelopment #softwareengineering #wellbeing #mindset #mentalhealth
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The Problem with trying to define Wellbeing is that there is no one size fits all definition...
We all have the power to decide what wellbeing means for us…
Wellbeing can mean completely different things to different people…
🟢 If you find yourself feeling lethargic all the time, improving your wellbeing might mean looking at your diet and physical activity.
#developers #coding #softwaredevelopment #softwareengineering #wellbeing #mindset #mentalhealth
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Shutting down the conversation because you're uncomfortable with change or cannot see someone else's perspective is not cool... (Ok, neither is saying "cool" - I know!)
It doesn't show your confidence and it doesn't show strong leadership, quite the opposite.
When I witness this - and it happens all too often - it sticks out like a sore thumb... why? 🤷♂️
#developers #coding #softwaredevelopment #softwareengineering #wellbeing #mindset #mentalhealth
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Shutting down the conversation because you're uncomfortable with change or cannot see someone else's perspective is not cool... (Ok, neither is saying "cool" - I know!)
It doesn't show your confidence and it doesn't show strong leadership, quite the opposite.
When I witness this - and it happens all too often - it sticks out like a sore thumb... why? 🤷♂️
#developers #coding #softwaredevelopment #softwareengineering #wellbeing #mindset #mentalhealth
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It's been a great day off... it started with coffee, then a trip to the gym with @Helen for her Body Balance class, and my son's induction as a new gym member. I managed to get a short workout in after that.
Then a trip to the coast, and a visit to one of the best coffee shops in the area.
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It's been a great day off... it started with coffee, then a trip to the gym with @Helen for her Body Balance class, and my son's induction as a new gym member. I managed to get a short workout in after that.
Then a trip to the coast, and a visit to one of the best coffee shops in the area.
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The wedding ends. The degree is conferred. The project ships. And the next morning, something in the chest goes hollow.
That crash isn't a failure of gratitude—it's a predictable neurochemical event. The peak floods you with dopamine; the comedown is the system finding baseline. The day after is its own kind of work, and it's where lasting growth is actually made
https://twp.ai/4hsny3
#integration #burnout #mentalhealth #healing #mindfulness #neuroscience #solstice #growth #selfcare #wellbeing -
The wedding ends. The degree is conferred. The project ships. And the next morning, something in the chest goes hollow.
That crash isn't a failure of gratitude—it's a predictable neurochemical event. The peak floods you with dopamine; the comedown is the system finding baseline. The day after is its own kind of work, and it's where lasting growth is actually made
https://twp.ai/4hsny3
#integration #burnout #mentalhealth #healing #mindfulness #neuroscience #solstice #growth #selfcare #wellbeing -
Here’s a
#MondayMorningMinute
with #nature here on #WorldBeeSanctuary.
Take a moment.Go do some #good.
Have the best week you can.
If you’re not having a good week - tell someone.
And if someone tells you -
Listen.
Really #listen.
#mentalhealth
#wellbeing
#bees #meadow
#fieldscabious
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Here’s a
#MondayMorningMinute
with #nature here on #WorldBeeSanctuary.
Take a moment.Go do some #good.
Have the best week you can.
If you’re not having a good week - tell someone.
And if someone tells you -
Listen.
Really #listen.
#mentalhealth
#wellbeing
#bees #meadow
#fieldscabious
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#gutmicrobiome #ketodiet #nutrition #health #science #dietmyths #guthealth #microbiome #healthylifestyle #GutHealth #GutHealthMatters #GutHealthy #GutHealthIsEverything #GutHealthForLife #GutHealthCoach #GutHealthTips #GutHealthIsKey #GutHealthDie t#GutHealthyFood #GutHealthChangesEverything #wellbeing https://mastodon.social/@biohackingpathway/116954122498765029
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In the life cycle of a flower, and its circumstances, all the possibilities of a human being are condensed.
Observing them is observing ourselves in the most honest mirror...
#Peace #Meditation #Spirituality #Zen #Mindfulness #Harmony #Reflection #Calm #Serenity #Wellbeing #Silence
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In the life cycle of a flower, and its circumstances, all the possibilities of a human being are condensed.
Observing them is observing ourselves in the most honest mirror...
#Peace #Meditation #Spirituality #Zen #Mindfulness #Harmony #Reflection #Calm #Serenity #Wellbeing #Silence
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When I first took on a Lead Dev role…
I delivered the most tickets and story points in each sprint.
Yay for me!
When I learned how to do the role PROPERLY...
👉 I delivered the fewest tickets and story points...
#developers #coding #softwaredevelopment #softwareengineering #wellbeing #mindset #mentalhealth
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When I first took on a Lead Dev role…
I delivered the most tickets and story points in each sprint.
Yay for me!
When I learned how to do the role PROPERLY...
👉 I delivered the fewest tickets and story points...
#developers #coding #softwaredevelopment #softwareengineering #wellbeing #mindset #mentalhealth
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CW: Nudity
It's been a good couple of days on so many levels & it's times like this I remember just how lucky I am to be living the life I am. I love my life & everyone who's connected to it. A BIG group hug coming on 🫂
#gay #naked #nude #naturist #nudist #nakedlife #livenaked #wellbeing #freedom #lovinglife
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July does not arrive with January’s clean-page confidence.
By mid-year, the plans have usually met real life: appointments, fatigue, interruptions, and the ordinary admin of having a body.
This reflection is about a quieter reset — not asking “where have I failed?” but “what is still helping me live steadily?”
Less judgement. More support.
Read the full reflection. https://shorturl.at/DtPSz
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July does not arrive with January’s clean-page confidence.
By mid-year, the plans have usually met real life: appointments, fatigue, interruptions, and the ordinary admin of having a body.
This reflection is about a quieter reset — not asking “where have I failed?” but “what is still helping me live steadily?”
Less judgement. More support.
Read the full reflection. https://shorturl.at/DtPSz
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Follow @biohackingpathway for more
#longevitysecrets #longevity #wellness #health #wellbeing #healthyhabits #cleanliving #wholefoods #nutritionalwisdom #naturalhealth #wellnessthatworks #wellnesscommunity #biohacking #wellnesslife #wellbeingjourney https://mastodon.social/@biohackingpathway/116949901899721515 -
Aware | @DrJimCarey | Flipboard
Dancing With Enlightenment, print edition
https://flipboard.com/@drjimcarey/aware-oieql71gy?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Mindfulness #Enlightenment #SelfImprovement #WellBeing #PositiveVibes #PersonalDevelopment #Meditation #SpiritualGrowth -
Aware | @DrJimCarey | Flipboard
Dancing With Enlightenment, print edition
https://flipboard.com/@drjimcarey/aware-oieql71gy?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Mindfulness #Enlightenment #SelfImprovement #WellBeing #PositiveVibes #PersonalDevelopment #Meditation #SpiritualGrowth -
✦ 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲™ #018
◈ 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗤𝘂𝗼𝘁𝗲
❝ 𝗔 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴. ❞
Being available is not the same as being healthy.
The same is true of people and organizations.
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻?
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Read beyond the code.
#LifeCode #CodeQuote #TechnologyWisdom #Wellbeing #Leadership #Observability #SystemsThinking
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✦ 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲™ #018
◈ 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗤𝘂𝗼𝘁𝗲
❝ 𝗔 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴. ❞
Being available is not the same as being healthy.
The same is true of people and organizations.
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻?
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Read beyond the code.
#LifeCode #CodeQuote #TechnologyWisdom #Wellbeing #Leadership #Observability #SystemsThinking
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As a software developer, it's so easy to go overboard with criticising yourself…
It’s often pretty unhelpful…
👉 I should have fixed that bug in less time.
👉 I should have already known the solution to that problem.
👉 I should be spending more time keeping up to date with new frameworks.#developers #coding #softwaredevelopment #softwareengineering #wellbeing #mindset #mentalhealth
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https://www.alojapan.com/1513592/life-lessons-japanese-mindset-of-the-day-wabi-sabi-why-embracing-imperfections-can-lead-to-greater-peace-happiness-and-self-acceptance/ life lessons: Japanese Mindset of the Day: “Wabi-sabi” — Why embracing imperfections can lead to greater peace, happiness and self-acceptance #appreciation #happiness #imperfections #Japan #JapanNews #Japanese #JapaneseNews #JapanesePhilosophy #LifeLessons #Mindfulness #news #PersonalGrowth #SelfAcceptance #WabiSabi #WellBeing Japanese Mindset of the Day: The Japanese concept of wabi-sabi represents a unique way of viewing life through accept
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“The trouble is, if you don’t spend your life yourself, other people spend it for you.” Peter Shaffer
Believing in ourselves doesn’t happen all at once… it grows every time we trust ourselves enough to take the next step.
🧡
#Kindness #Wellbeing #SelfCompassion
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Most days won’t be perfect. They can still be meaningful if you stop waiting for ideal conditions.
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Wenn dein Nein mit angeblicher „Lockerheit" weggewischt und deine Grenzen nicht ernst genommen werden, ist das kein Zeichen von Freiheit, sondern ein Warnsignal.
Warum uns das wichtig ist und wie wir Räume gestalten, in denen dein Nein genauso willkommen ist wie dein Ja: 👇
https://www.surya-tantra.de/aktuelles/der-geschuetzte-raum#Konsens #SafeSpace #Achtsamkeit #RheinMain #SuryaTantra #Wellbeing