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Even if they weren't your main friend group in high school!! And even if you haven't seen each other in years!!
Literally just got my hair cut by an old high school friend who I haven't seen in 3 years and it was the most joyful experience to sit and talk with a girl I grew up with and finally know her as a person (and not as some random character in school). You never know who you can build great friendships with until you get to know them for who they are now, rather than the kid they were in high school
(Obviously don't reach out to the bigots or bullies from school if you don't want to; but the good people you remember sometimes? maybe say hello, I promise it won't kill you :))
Nov 28, 2024
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I just had some convos with middle school friends and it’s crazy how much has changed but it feels really nice to just check in sometimes. Reminds me that everyone’s always around if you’re willing to take the first step
Feb 21, 2025
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i recently texted a friend who i went to high school with and im so happy i did. if you’ve been thinking about trying to reconnect w someone i recommend it, even if i doesn’t go well you’ll feel good abt trying!
Dec 30, 2024
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Yesterday, a friend I hadn't talked to in two years contacted me. I was so happy to hear from her and to hear that she was doing well. It made my day knowing that she thought of me randomly. Now i'm going to meet with her next week.
This is your sign to reach out to old friends again.
Mar 21, 2025
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It shows a long life and the many smiles you've given and experienced!! It's a permanent remembrance of happiness and I think that's beautiful!!
Mar 14, 2025
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My steps:
1. Shut my phone down, hide it in my room, and lock the door so it's a pain in the ass to get to.
2. Be bored, and sit in the boredom for like 7-10 minutes (MINIMUM)-- once you're bored see what your brain gravitates to beyond The Screen (is it doodling? is it playing guitar? is it writing?)
3. Find the little thing your brain latches on to, and start doing it! Even if it's something goofy like "Just Dance youtube videos" to dance to LOL this is you, deliberately following your brain's natural curiosity & interest
And then rinse and repeat however you like <3 Once you get accustomed to the smaller, more gratifying feel good activities, social media starts to feel too overwhelming to even pick back up again-- you'll be reaching for it less and less
(a final aside: I am of the major belief that creativity & imagination is critical to creating a better reality to live in, because it shows that you're capable of leaning into what "doesn't exist", and are courageous enough to imagine and build a reality that defies the status quo. but that's just me LOL)
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