GentleNotes

It’s hard to believe how people can fail to stay true to their words. It makes you wonder if they even understand what they’re saying or if it’s just meaningless to them. Sometimes, even after overthinking, you can’t find the answers to how people can turn out this way.
          
          Toxic and manipulative people don’t just harm your past, they affect your present, even when they’re no longer in your life. They might even affect your future because they make you question every act of kindness. Now, simple kindness feels like a trigger.
          
          These people leave you wondering and asking yourself, how can someone who seemed so kind turn out like this? And with those thoughts, your overthinking only grows stronger.
          
          Toxic and manipulative people often appear sweet and caring at first, making you feel comfortable and trusting. But over time, their behavior changes. They might start to control you, twist your words, or make you doubt yourself. They use kind words to hide their real intentions and then slowly hurt you emotionally, leaving you feeling confused and questioning what went wrong. They create a cycle where they act nice and then turn hurtful, making it hard for others to understand their true nature.
          
          I’m not saying you should avoid everyone who is kind to you, but I want you to think carefully before getting attached to anyone. Every person has their own story some they share and some they keep hidden. We don’t really know who they are deep inside.
          
          Just be careful. Don’t let their behavior define who you are. You are not the person they left you doubting. I know it’s not easy, but you have to convince your mind and fight with yourself for yourself.
          
          I’m sorry if this message has upset you. I know some people don’t like talking about topics like this because it can feel overwhelming. If I’ve made things harder for you instead of helping, please forgive me. I truly didn’t mean to cause any trouble.
          
          -Naaz

GentleNotes

Sometimes, we think we need motivation from someone or something to move forward in life, especially when we're stuck. But before seeking motivation, it's important to understand what exactly is troubling us. Often, we don’t even know how to explain what we’re going through, even to our closest ones or those willing to help.
          
          At times, we feel stuck, confused, and overwhelmed. It’s normal to feel this way. We lose control because we allow it, and sometimes our mind just can’t handle the weight of it all. You might have read countless motivational stories, quotes, or advice from friends. But sometimes, none of it seems to work. That’s when self-doubt starts to creep in.
          
          This happens because we’ve trained our minds to think this way. Motivation can be powerful, no doubt. Sometimes, a single line or thought can spark change.
          
          It’s you who makes the decisions. But you might not be taking yourself seriously enough. Our mind isn’t like a machine that can switch off negative thoughts and turn on positive ones. It’s a process, and you are the one in control of that process.
          
          You might think you’ve done nothing significant, but managing those overwhelming, negative thoughts is no small task.
          
          No matter how much therapeutic content you consume, it might not feel enough when you’re truly overwhelmed. And that’s natural. I’m not trying to scare you, I want you to think more openly. Sometimes, you might blame yourself when nothing seems to work, thinking you’re not good enough even when the best advice comes your way.
          
          Negative people can leave a lasting impact because of their manipulative words. They make you believe in dreams that vanish when they leave. If you’re trying to replace negative thoughts with positive ones during moments of overthinking, you’re already doing better than you realize.
          
          -Naaz
          
          
          [If you don’t like these kinds of messages, please let me know, if you’re not comfortable with me posting messages like this.]