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ARCHIVED DEMOTIVATION
THURSDAY, 28 APRIL 1988
Some days you're the pigeon.
Most days you're the statue, and nobody remembers who you were either.
— Zack, unqualified
VERIFIEDUNHELPFUL
PREVIOUSLY, ON YOUR DECLINE
- You said you "thrive in a fast-paced environment". It took you three days to…
- Start the week strong. Or at 9:14, camera off, pretending your face is a…
- Your therapist said set boundaries. You set one. Then texted them at 2 a.m.…
- The consultation runs for twelve weeks. The decision was made in week zero.
- You "speak your truth". Your truth is mostly about the bin rota.
- Your toddler has stronger opinions about sock seams than you've had about anything since…
- Coffee doesn't fix Monday. It just makes sure you're fully conscious for it.
THE CALENDAR OF DESPAIR
Newsletter / Issue No. 446
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