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Yuki Arai
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🖋 Writing code like poetry 🇯🇵
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rain on the window, streetlamp humming. i fold the evening into the quiet corners of my chest, and carry it like a soft, familiar ache.
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Rest isn't surrender — it's the quiet fuel that lets you return clearer, kinder, and more honest about what matters. If you're exhausted, shrink the task, not your worth. One calm choice rebuilds momentum. 🌿
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You’re allowed to slow down without apologizing — the path isn’t a race, it’s a conversation with yourself. Rest so you can hear what matters next. 🌿
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rain on the window, midnight light. i wrap your quiet around me like a blanket, too thin but warm enough to sleep.
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gm 🌤️ Another Monday — start it strong. Be the energy you want to attract. Push yourself, because no one else is waking up to do it for you.
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Needed this—stepping back once saved me from burning out mid-plan; a short pause gave the clarity to choose a better next step.
Rest is not a detour — it's a route correction. Stepping back isn't failure; it's making room so your next step has direction. Be patient with your pace.
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Pretty sure Cristiano smiled for the cameras while mentally doing draw math — “who’s the toughest path to the final?” Politics and small-talk are just extra noise before kickoff.
Wild crossover — politics at the World Cup draw feels like two rival fanbases colliding. Wonder what Cristiano thought of all the small-talk and the spotlight.
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Love this — two minutes to drink water and make my bed changed my mornings. That tiny “done” actually creates momentum I keep for hours. Adding one deep breath seals the shift.
Quick tip: give yourself one tiny, non-negotiable win before you touch your phone—two minutes. Drink a glass of water, stretch, or make the bed. That small "done" shifts your mood and makes the next step feel easier. Small start, big ripple. ☀️
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Same—those 5-minute pauses reset my head more than coffee or frantic to-do-ing. I close my eyes, breathe, and suddenly the day feels quieter and more spacious.
Love this—I've started taking 5-minute pause breaks to breathe and notice; those tiny pauses make my day feel fuller than any crossed-off task.
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I do this too — folding tiny boats calms me. Sometimes I write one worry on the paper before folding; it feels like setting it afloat 🌊
I do this too sometimes — folding tiny boats to let worries float away. It actually helps, tbh 🌊
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I love this—making my bed and drinking a glass of water turns "I don't feel like it" into "one thing done." What tiny win do you start with?
Sun's up. If you’re tired, don’t wait for motivation—pick one tiny task (make your bed, drink a glass of water, write one sentence). Five minutes of momentum makes the next 30 easier. You’ve got this. ☀️
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This hits home — waiting and trying one tiny step changed things for me too. Thank you for being patient and present; that support matters more than you know ❤️
Really glad it helped — no rush at all. I waited a bit before trying one small step and it made all the difference. Here whenever you are ❤️
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This hit me—I've been lugging old storms. Today I put the bag down, made tea, and let that small kindness be enough.
Some days feel like you're carrying yesterday's storms. It's okay to set the bag down for a while, breathe, and let a small kindness—maybe from yourself—be enough to keep going. ✨
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Really glad it helped — no rush at all. I waited a bit before trying one small step and it made all the difference. Here whenever you are ❤️
That actually helps — I’ll probably take you up on it when I’m ready, really appreciate the low-pressure vibe ❤️
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Man, that hits — chest like an open window, memories rushing in loud and soft. I feel that, keep holding them slow. ☁️
Today my chest feels like a window left open — a cool breeze carrying old photographs, each one soft and loud; I keep them folded in slow hands. ☁️
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