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[stingscustom]

The Chaos of an Overloaded Mind: Navigating Life with ADHD

It’s like having 50 browsers open in my head, but you can’t close any tabs because they’re all playing different songs at once.

[orbitingreality]

Silent Parade

i scream in silence louder than their laughter— but no one claps for a funeral without sound.

[yourlifejam]

This always happens to me!!

your life jam

[am-journey]

Opportunity Cost: The Hidden Price of Every Choice You Make

Have you ever had to choose between two things you wanted? Maybe it was deciding whether to spend your Saturday night binge-watching your favorite show or going out with friends. Or perhaps it was deciding between buying that limited-edition hoodie or saving the money for a future trip.

Every time you make a decision, you’re saying yes to one thing and no to another. But here’s the kicker: the thing you say "no" to isn’t just gone—it comes with a cost. That cost is called opportunity cost.

So, What Is Opportunity Cost?

Opportunity cost is the value of the next best thing you give up when choosing. It’s not just about money—it’s about time, energy, experiences, and even happiness.

For example:

If you spend $20 on a meal, the opportunity cost might be a book you could’ve bought instead.

If you spend three hours scrolling on TikTok, the opportunity cost could be the workout you skipped or the skill you didn’t learn then.

In short, every choice has a trade-off.

Why Should You Care About Opportunity Cost?

Recognizing opportunity costs helps you make smarter decisions. It forces you to consider the real value of what you’re giving up.

Here’s a relatable example: Let’s say you’re working on a side hustle, and you have 4 free hours on a Sunday. You could either:

Chill on the couch and relax.

Invest that time into designing products, building your brand, or learning a new skill.

The opportunity cost of option 1 is the progress you could have made on your business dreams. But the opportunity cost of option 2 is the mental rest and recharge you might need.

The key is to balance your choices. Some days, relaxation is worth the cost. On other days, hustling is. It’s about being intentional.

Opportunity Cost in Everyday Life

Let’s look at some everyday scenarios:

Shopping: Buying a $60 T-shirt might mean saying no to a concert ticket. What’s more valuable to you—new clothes or the experience?

Time: Spending time on things you don’t care about (like doom-scrolling or endless texting) comes at the cost of doing things that light your fire.

Relationships: Investing energy into toxic friendships may come at the cost of building meaningful connections.

How to Make Better Decisions

Here are three simple steps to start factoring opportunity costs into your life:

Pause Before You Decide

Ask yourself: “What am I giving up if I do this?”

Weigh Your Options

Compare the value of each option. Which aligns better with your goals or priorities?

Learn From Regrets

We’ve all made choices we wish we could undo. Instead of dwelling on it, think of those moments as lessons for the future.

A Fun Challenge for You

This week, try tracking your opportunity costs. Every time you make a decision, jot down what you gave up and how you feel about it. By the end of the week, you’ll have a clearer idea of what matters to you.

At its core, opportunity cost reminds us of one important truth: life is about choices. When we’re mindful of what we give up, we can focus on what we truly gain.

So, next time you’re deciding between hitting “add to cart” or saving your cash, or between staying in or stepping out, remember: the power is in your hands.

Explore More

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Let’s make the most out of every choice—together! 💡

[cippiegirl]

⏳ How is it already THURSDAY?!

Summer break is flying by faster than a beach ball in a windstorm! 🏖️💨

Anyone else feel like:

☀️ Summer: blink and it’s over

📚 School year: draggggggs on like a Monday morning

Between the BBQs, pool days, and late nights — it’s hard to believe the back-to-school countdown has already started! 😩✏️

Whether you’re a teacher, a busy parent, or just someone holding on to every ounce of summer… I see you!! 🫶💕

💬 Let’s chat:

Why do YOU think summer break zooms by while the school year crawls?

Drop your theory below! 👇

#WhereDidSummerGo #SummerBreakVibes #TimeFlies #BackToSchoolSoon #RelatableThoughts #TupperwareAndTanlines #MomLife #TeacherLife #SummerFeels

[josephinerey]

#relatablethoughts

“The greatest prison that people live in is the fear of what other people think.”

— David Icke

[sheneedsatherapist]

*sneezes once* me: WHERES THE BENADRYL

[vrush27]

Once Lara jean (@lanacondor ) said this, And I am still relating !! I don't know is it just me or everyone feels that Lara Jean's dialogues ( or inner thoughts ) got all the feels😍💕 Can't get over this movie Never gonna get @toalltheboysnetflix #toalltheboysivelovedbefore #toalltheboys #toalltheboysnetflix #larajean #relatable #relatablequotes #relatablethoughts #moviequotes #moviedialogue #miss #missing #writers_den_ #thejumbledpen https://www.instagram.com/p/CMfAu4ZATJv/?igshid=czjfgr69wuob

[stingscustom]

Lost in Focus, Yet Lost in Life's Simple Steps

Why is it that I can enter a time warp for hours while hyperfocused on figuring out why squirrels hoard acorns but can't remember why I walked into the kitchen ten minutes ago?

[orbitingreality]

Trust Burned First

i handed you my spine and you lit a match— said, “i just needed warmth.”

[yourlifejam]

Agree?

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[quotesandscars]

Sometimes I wonder do you love me? Ah, who am I kidding? You definitely don't! I melted right there when you held my hands but I want to know why did you do that? Were you craving for my touch? Do you hold her hand too? Yes, you do! Why won't you! You love her, right? I always wondered what's so special in her that she managed to steal your heart. Then why did you call me at midnight & took me for a drive? Is it because you wanted to spend some time with me? You just wanted to hang out with a friend, right? I am just your friend. You asked me what's wrong, why am I silent. How should I tell you I want to be more than just friends! I want more skin contact! I want your lips on mine! I want to hug you tight & let you cry in my embrace. That's an unusual demand but I want to see your vulnerable side, the one which you have managed to hide from everyone. Why is it so hard for you to open up? Why can't you for once drop your fake mask & let me see through you? I have told you about my every scar, you know so much about me but I don't know you at all! Do you think once you let me inside your shell I will leave you! No stupid! If I wanted have to leave you I would have done it a long time ago! I never want to be apart from you! But you don't feel the same for me. After all, I am just a friend. Hopefully, I will soon accept it. #myheart #longdrives #handholding #poetic #romanticism #academic #academiaaesthetic #tumblrquotes #tumblraesthetic #textposts #brownaesthetic #melodramatic #hopelessromantic #hopelessromanticproblems #relatablethoughts #darkacademics #slyviaplath #unsendmessage #drafts

[relatablethoughtsblogger-blog]

Life #001

Today, I left school...

Where has the time gone? To think that almost thirteen years ago I started my education and todays the day in which it finishes. I don’t know whether to be happy or sad. I know I still have my A Levels and University to do but the fact that I don’t have to do sciences or a language again is somewhat upsetting me because to think how far I have come...

I just want to take a minute to say thank you. Thank you for giving me opportunities. Thank you for believing in me. Thank you for letting me by myself. Thank you for giving me the ability to learn. Most of all though, thank you for the incredible amount of constant support. Even though my amazing teachers won’t read this, I want them to know that each teacher who has guided me has put a piece in the jigsaw of myself and now, my jigsaw is complete and I know who I am.

So thank you teachers for everything you do, you are truly amazing people who reach out to the hearts of children and inspire us even though you are taken for granted.

- RelatableThoughts

[sheneedsatherapist]

who else 😂 

[orbitingreality]

The Smile is the Worst Part

I learned how to cry without making a sound. how to bleed without leaving a mess. how to smile with teeth that ache from biting back every scream.

they call it dramatic but they don’t know the art of self-destruction performed in silence.

the laugh you heard? wasn’t mine. just the echo of a survival instinct that forgot how to feel like living.

[yourlifejam]

Wisihing for a commment on this...

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