thoughtcatalog--2020-10-07--4 YouTube Videos True Crime Fans Say Are Better Than ‘American Murder: The Family Next Door’

American Murder : The Family Next Door tells the story of Chris Watts , a seemingly “ normal ” husband who murdered his wife and their two young daughters .
True crime news in general has been saturated with the case , since there is police body cam footage of Chris being confronted by a neighbor who caught Chris moving his wife ’ s body on the neighbor ’ s Ring camera .
The footage is beyond eerie and unsettling and makes me , more than ever , want to understand how someone could do something so inhumane .
True @ @ @ @ @ @ @ case from the beginning say the documentary is pretty good , but that there are better documentaries that have already been made by YouTube content creators .
Here are their recommendations : Bailey Sarian is a true crime YouTuber who does a weekly show every Monday .
The shows are all discussion as she does her makeup while giving an in-depth talk about a different case each week .
Her Watts Family episode goes over a 2,000 page discovery document .
It ’ s very approachable as she discusses the case in terms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ favs from Bailey ’ s channel : • The Creeper White Van & Tool Box – This Couldve Been Prevented Mike from That Chapter focuses on “ unsolved mystery , creepy , conspiracy videos ” but he still tackled the ( solved ) case of the Watts family because it ’ s just that creepy .
Fans like his videos because they tend to be short ( usually around 25 minutes ) so if you need a simple introduction to any case , it ’ s a good place to start .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if you ’ re into that kind of thing .
Some other favs from That Chapter ’ s channel : This channel explores one of my favorite topics — the psychology of why seemingly normal people do bad things .
In the Watt ’ s case with so much footage of Chris Watts lying and talking to police and neighbors , there is a huge volume of information to go over .
What are his tells ?
What can we learn from the way Watts acts now that we know he was covering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If you ’ re interested in behavioral science and enjoy shows like Criminal Minds and Mindhunter , you ’ ll LOVE this channel .
Some other favs from the JCS channel : Stephanie has a few different shows like “ Coffee and Crime Time ” and “ Mystery Monday ” .
They are discussion oriented shows that are good for people who want real conversations about true crime cases .
She exemplifies what ’ s great about the YouTube true crime community — the get to ditch the traditional news media model of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with their coverage .
If you don ’ t have friends in your real life that love true crime , this is a good channel for you .
Some other favs from Stephanie ’ s channel : If you have a favorite YouTube channel we ’ ve missed , please let us know on Facebook or Twitter !

American Murder: The Family Next Door tells the story of Chris Watts, a seemingly “normal” husband who murdered his wife and their two young daughters. True crime news in general has been saturated with the case, since there is police body cam footage of Chris being confronted by a neighbor who caught Chris moving his wife’s body on the neighbor’s Ring camera. The footage is beyond eerie and unsettling and makes me, more than ever, want to understand how someone could do something so inhumane.
True Crime readers who have been following this case from the beginning say the documentary is pretty good, but that there are better documentaries that have already been made by YouTube content creators. Here are their recommendations:
Bailey Sarian
Bailey Sarian is a true crime YouTuber who does a weekly show every Monday. The shows are all discussion as she does her makeup while giving an in-depth talk about a different case each week. Her Watts Family episode goes over a 2,000 page discovery document. It’s very approachable as she discusses the case in terms lay people will understand.
Some other favs from Bailey’s channel:
That Chapter
Mike from That Chapter focuses on “unsolved mystery, creepy, conspiracy videos” but he still tackled the (solved) case of the Watts family because it’s just that creepy. Fans like his videos because they tend to be short (usually around 25 minutes) so if you need a simple introduction to any case, it’s a good place to start. He also has an awesome Irish accent, if you’re into that kind of thing.
Some other favs from That Chapter’s channel:
Jim Can’t Swim
This channel explores one of my favorite topics — the psychology of why seemingly normal people do bad things. In the Watt’s case with so much footage of Chris Watts lying and talking to police and neighbors, there is a huge volume of information to go over. What are his tells? What can we learn from the way Watts acts now that we know he was covering up his crimes the whole time? If you’re interested in behavioral science and enjoy shows like Criminal Minds and Mindhunter, you’ll LOVE this channel.
Some other favs from the JCS channel:
Stephanie Harlowe
Stephanie has a few different shows like “Coffee and Crime Time” and “Mystery Monday”. They are discussion oriented shows that are good for people who want real conversations about true crime cases. She exemplifies what’s great about the YouTube true crime community — the get to ditch the traditional news media model of talking about crime and be more authentic with their coverage. If you don’t have friends in your real life that love true crime, this is a good channel for you.
Some other favs from Stephanie’s channel:
If you have a favorite YouTube channel we’ve missed, please let us know on Facebook or Twitter!


thoughtcatalog--2020-10-07--What Each Zodiac Will Consider The Last Straw In A Relationship

It will be the last straw when their partner makes the same mistake twice .
Once they can forgive , but not twice .
It will be the last straw when their partner disrespects them .
They won ’ t let anyone treat them poorly .
Anyone .
It will be the last straw when their partner chooses their friends over them .
They don ’ t ask for much , but they want to be treated as a priority .
It will be the last straw when their partner says something inappropriate about their family .
They are protective @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t let anyone speak ill of them .
It will be the last straw when their partner starts sneaking around .
They aren ’ t a fan of secrets .
They need to know everything .
It will be the last straw when their partner stops giving them affection .
They need undivided attention to feel loved .
It will be the last straw when their partner stops putting in effort .
They don ’ t want the relationship to be one-sided .
They don ’ t want to be the only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be the last straw when their partner tries to change them .
They want someone who accepts them exactly as they are .
It will be the last straw when their partner stops sleeping with them .
When the passion dies , the relationship dies .
It will be the last straw when their partner starts drinking too heavily or doing too many drugs .
They aren ’ t willing to be with someone self-destructive .
It will be the last straw when their partner stops supporting their dreams .
They need someone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ self .
It will be the last straw when their partner tries to pull them away from their friends and family .
They will always choose their friends over their relationship .

Aries
It will be the last straw when their partner makes the same mistake twice. Once they can forgive, but not twice.
Taurus
It will be the last straw when their partner disrespects them. They won’t let anyone treat them poorly. Anyone.
Gemini
It will be the last straw when their partner chooses their friends over them. They don’t ask for much, but they want to be treated as a priority.
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Cancer
It will be the last straw when their partner says something inappropriate about their family. They are protective of the people they love and won’t let anyone speak ill of them.
Leo
It will be the last straw when their partner starts sneaking around. They aren’t a fan of secrets. They need to know everything.
Virgo
It will be the last straw when their partner stops giving them affection. They need undivided attention to feel loved.
Libra
It will be the last straw when their partner stops putting in effort. They don’t want the relationship to be one-sided. They don’t want to be the only one giving a damn.
Scorpio
It will be the last straw when their partner tries to change them. They want someone who accepts them exactly as they are.
Sagittarius
It will be the last straw when their partner stops sleeping with them. When the passion dies, the relationship dies.
Capricorn
It will be the last straw when their partner starts drinking too heavily or doing too many drugs. They aren’t willing to be with someone self-destructive.
Aquarius
It will be the last straw when their partner stops supporting their dreams. They need someone who encourages them to become their best self.
Pisces
It will be the last straw when their partner tries to pull them away from their friends and family. They will always choose their friends over their relationship.


thoughtcatalog--2020-10-07--5 Common Reasons She’s Faking Her Orgasms

1 .
You don ’ t know how to make her orgasm for real .
If this is the case , you should take the time to explore her body .
Figure out how she likes to be touched .
Learn what makes her moan the loudest and what makes her pull away .
Don ’ t shrug your shoulders and decide it ’ s too hard to get her off , or that it takes too much time or effort .
Put in the work , the same way she ’ s done with you .
Most importantly , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ desires and turn-ons .
It might feel awkward to ask questions like this , but if you ’ re comfortable enough to have sex with this person , you should be comfortable enough to talk to this person .
2 .
She wants sex to be over with already .
She shouldn ’ t feel pressured to lie to you about anything inside or outside of the bedroom .
She should feel comfortable telling you when she isn ’ t interested in hopping into bed .
Turning you down shouldn ’ t prompt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should never feel pressured to sleep with you when she ’ s not in the mood .
You shouldn ’ t make her feel like her body is the only worthwhile thing about her .
If she ’ s only interested in hanging out ( fully clothed ) make sure she knows you ’ re excited about that , too .
You don ’ t want her to think the only reason you keep her around is to see her naked .
Remind her how much you love her personality , too .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ego .
There are plenty of other ways for her to make you feel good about yourself , other than by faking her orgasms .
The more she fakes it , the less you ’ re going to understand about her body .
You ’ re going to be confused about what actually turns her on and what she ’ s only pretending to enjoy .
It ’ s better for the both of you if she ’ s honest .
Make sure she knows you aren ’ t expecting a performance , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guilty whenever she ’ s unable to reach climax .
As long as the two of you are open and honest with each other every single time you sleep together , you ’ re going to keep your relationship strong .
4 .
She feels like her pleasure doesn ’ t matter .
Too many women believe that sex is only supposed to feel good for the man .
However , that ’ s far from the truth .
She ’ s supposed to be enjoying herself as much as you ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be benefiting from sex , too .
In order to encourage her to enjoy her own body , don ’ t be too greedy in the bedroom .
Don ’ t make her feel like her only job is to get you off .
Make sure she realizes you care about her pleasure as much as your own .
Make sure you give oral as often as you receive it .
Make sure you return the favor after everything she does for you .
5 .
She ’ s worried about offending @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to stop in the middle of sex without finishing .
However , she might be nervous about how you ’ re going to react .
She might pretend to orgasm to spare your feelings .
Make sure she knows she never has to do that .
She ’ s in control of her own body .
If she wants to stop , she can stop at any time .
No hard feelings .

1. You don’t know how to make her orgasm for real. If this is the case, you should take the time to explore her body. Figure out how she likes to be touched. Learn what makes her moan the loudest and what makes her pull away. Don’t shrug your shoulders and decide it’s too hard to get her off, or that it takes too much time or effort. Put in the work, the same way she’s done with you. Most importantly, have conversations with her about her biggest desires and turn-ons. It might feel awkward to ask questions like this, but if you’re comfortable enough to have sex with this person, you should be comfortable enough to talk to this person.
2. She wants sex to be over with already. She shouldn’t feel pressured to lie to you about anything inside or outside of the bedroom. She should feel comfortable telling you when she isn’t interested in hopping into bed. Turning you down shouldn’t prompt an argument or any awkwardness. She should never feel pressured to sleep with you when she’s not in the mood. You shouldn’t make her feel like her body is the only worthwhile thing about her. If she’s only interested in hanging out (fully clothed) make sure she knows you’re excited about that, too. You don’t want her to think the only reason you keep her around is to see her naked. Remind her how much you love her personality, too.
3. She wants to boost your ego. There are plenty of other ways for her to make you feel good about yourself, other than by faking her orgasms. The more she fakes it, the less you’re going to understand about her body. You’re going to be confused about what actually turns her on and what she’s only pretending to enjoy. It’s better for the both of you if she’s honest. Make sure she knows you aren’t expecting a performance, and don’t make her feel guilty whenever she’s unable to reach climax. As long as the two of you are open and honest with each other every single time you sleep together, you’re going to keep your relationship strong.
4. She feels like her pleasure doesn’t matter. Too many women believe that sex is only supposed to feel good for the man. However, that’s far from the truth. She’s supposed to be enjoying herself as much as you’re enjoying yourself. She’s supposed to be benefiting from sex, too. In order to encourage her to enjoy her own body, don’t be too greedy in the bedroom. Don’t make her feel like her only job is to get you off. Make sure she realizes you care about her pleasure as much as your own. Make sure you give oral as often as you receive it. Make sure you return the favor after everything she does for you.
5. She’s worried about offending you. Sometimes, she might want to stop in the middle of sex without finishing. However, she might be nervous about how you’re going to react. She might pretend to orgasm to spare your feelings. Make sure she knows she never has to do that. She’s in control of her own body. If she wants to stop, she can stop at any time. No hard feelings.


thoughtcatalog--2020-10-07--30 Comfort Shows To Watch When Your Anxiety Is Getting The Best Of You

1 .
Great British Baking Show .
I love the creativity , the wholesomeness , and the support of the contestants .
Plus it spurs me to bake .
Not that I needed much encouragement , but it helps push my skills .
2 .
Community .
The main characters are a bunch of losers , they effed up their lives one way or another , but there is a place for them in Greendale .
When I watch it I feel like it ’ s okay to mess up sometimes , it ’ s okay to need a second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not to know what you ’ re doing with your life because out there , somewhere , there is a place for you .
3 .
Gilmore Girls is the show equivalent to being wrapped in a blanket with a cup of hot chocolate on snowy day .
4 .
It ’ s Always Sunny in Philadelphia .
It always makes me laugh and cheers me up .
Plus they make me feel like a better human being .
5 .
Veronica Mars .
She taught me that no matter how crappy things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ held high and kick ass .
6 .
New Girl .
The dynamic reminds me of my friends .
I had to move away from them and it helps with that .
7 .
Modern Family is the definition of a comfort show .
It ’ s got everything and it ’ ll make you feel warm inside .
8 .
The Bob Ross Show .
Whenever I feel sad I watch him doing his magic for a bit and all the anguish goes away .
9 .
Frasier .
Always good for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forgetting how fucked up things are .
10 .
Sabrina the Teenage Witch .
It ’ s so dumb and goofy and sometimes a little clever .
But its frothy mood makes it easy to watch or have on in the background .
11 .
How It ’ s Made .
I ’ m just fascinated by all the different processes , machines they use , and talents some of the workers possess .
The narrator has a smooth voice and brings the puns .
12 .
Scrubs .
I just think this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and drama .
No other show can make me laugh and choke up at the same time like Scrubs .
13 .
Brooklyn Nine Nine .
The humor just helps me relax .
15 .
Whose Line is it Anyway ?
I love both the UK version ( British style humor just jives so well with my own humor ) and the Drew Carey version .
The game “ Secret ” always had me in stitches , as well as all the other more traditional ones .
16 .
West Wing .
Shows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in keeping with what I would like the world to be like .
17 .
Mystery Science Theater 3000 .
It just makes me happy inside even if I ’ m not paying attention .
18 .
The Good Place .
Such a clever show , it always makes me laugh and I see new things every time I watch it .
19 .
The Amazing World of Gumball .
The humor is so amazingly stupid that it takes your mind off of everything .
20 .
How I Met Your Mother .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a sitcom with a laugh track .
No matter my mood , there ’ s an episode of that show that will vibe with me .
21 .
Freaks and Geeks .
This show gives me a sense of peace .
22 .
Bob ’ s Burgers .
My favorite TV family .
Love their dynamic and how worked up they get over the most absurd things .
23 .
Friends .
It reminds me of the 90s and growing up .
And even though I know a joke is coming , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ House Hunters .
I just like to pick out which house I like the best , it ’ s fun .
25 .
Psych !
I have watched every episode of the 8 seasons and the 2 movies that have followed countless times .
The silliness , humor , and witty dialogues help me destress from everyday life .
26 .
Buffy the Vampire Slayer .
Just reminds me of being a kid again .
27 .
Avatar the Last Airbender .
I ’ ve been rewatching every year for the past 8 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just something about it that makes me feel all warm inside .
28 .
Archer , I like how everything is way over the top and just absurdly correct in a way .
29 .
Any of those NatGeo , Discovery , Nature , and any David Attenborough narrated shows .
They are beautiful to watch .
30 .
Futurama .
I ’ ve seen every episode multiple times , but it never fails to make me laugh .

The next time you’re feeling overwhelmed, try watching one of these comforting shows mentioned on Ask Reddit.
1. Great British Baking Show. I love the creativity, the wholesomeness, and the support of the contestants. Plus it spurs me to bake. Not that I needed much encouragement, but it helps push my skills.
2. Community. The main characters are a bunch of losers, they effed up their lives one way or another, but there is a place for them in Greendale. When I watch it I feel like it’s okay to mess up sometimes, it’s okay to need a second chance, and it’s okay not to know what you’re doing with your life because out there, somewhere, there is a place for you.
3. Gilmore Girls is the show equivalent to being wrapped in a blanket with a cup of hot chocolate on snowy day.
4. It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. It always makes me laugh and cheers me up. Plus they make me feel like a better human being.
5. Veronica Mars. She taught me that no matter how crappy things get, you should keep your head held high and kick ass.
6. New Girl. The dynamic reminds me of my friends. I had to move away from them and it helps with that.
7. Modern Family is the definition of a comfort show. It’s got everything and it’ll make you feel warm inside.
8. The Bob Ross Show. Whenever I feel sad I watch him doing his magic for a bit and all the anguish goes away.
9. Frasier. Always good for a laugh and a few minutes of forgetting how fucked up things are.
10. Sabrina the Teenage Witch. It’s so dumb and goofy and sometimes a little clever. But its frothy mood makes it easy to watch or have on in the background.
11. How It’s Made. I’m just fascinated by all the different processes, machines they use, and talents some of the workers possess. The narrator has a smooth voice and brings the puns.
12. Scrubs. I just think this show has the perfect mix of humor and drama. No other show can make me laugh and choke up at the same time like Scrubs.
13. Brooklyn Nine Nine. The humor just helps me relax.
14. Drunk History because it’s hilarious and informative.
15. Whose Line is it Anyway? I love both the UK version (British style humor just jives so well with my own humor) and the Drew Carey version. The game “Secret” always had me in stitches, as well as all the other more traditional ones.
16. West Wing. Shows me an alternate universe that is more in keeping with what I would like the world to be like.
17. Mystery Science Theater 3000. It just makes me happy inside even if I’m not paying attention.
18. The Good Place. Such a clever show, it always makes me laugh and I see new things every time I watch it.
19. The Amazing World of Gumball. The humor is so amazingly stupid that it takes your mind off of everything.
20. How I Met Your Mother. They pack some powerful emotion in for a sitcom with a laugh track. No matter my mood, there’s an episode of that show that will vibe with me.
21. Freaks and Geeks. This show gives me a sense of peace.
22. Bob’s Burgers. My favorite TV family. Love their dynamic and how worked up they get over the most absurd things.
23. Friends. It reminds me of the 90s and growing up. And even though I know a joke is coming, I still laugh out loud.
24. House Hunters. I just like to pick out which house I like the best, it’s fun.
25. Psych! I have watched every episode of the 8 seasons and the 2 movies that have followed countless times. The silliness, humor, and witty dialogues help me destress from everyday life.
26. Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Just reminds me of being a kid again.
27. Avatar the Last Airbender. I’ve been rewatching every year for the past 8 years or so. There’s just something about it that makes me feel all warm inside.
28. Archer, I like how everything is way over the top and just absurdly correct in a way.
29. Any of those NatGeo, Discovery, Nature, and any David Attenborough narrated shows. They are beautiful to watch.
30. Futurama. I’ve seen every episode multiple times, but it never fails to make me laugh.


thoughtcatalog--2020-10-07--33 Warning Signs That You’re Going To Experience Burnout Soon

1 .
Everything irritates you , stresses you out .
You tend to procrastinate at the smallest of tasks .
There is this constant urge to just run away .
Also , there is this feeling of isolation , and low self-esteem and low confidence .
2 .
Lethargy .
A desire to do nothing every weekend because you don ’ t have the energy .
Never feeling rested .
3 .
Apathy .
Apathy towards work and things that used to motivate you to drive your career forward .
Eventually , you accept that work is your life and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ At that point , you ’ re burnt out .
4 .
Every little thing irritates you in your daily life .
5 .
When you begin to dread doing a task that you at one time took delight in doing .
6 .
Not being able to make a decision ; even as simple as what to get for lunch .
8 .
Thinking that getting an injury would be nice .
I could stop working for a while .
9 .
Desperately wanting to take a nap ; especially at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ focus on completion than quality .
11 .
Sudden increase in sick days ( specifically sick days , not so much vacation or planned days ) .
13 .
You look for more ways to escape , sometimes with mindless hobbies , sometimes just maladaptive daydreaming , and it gets hard to get excited about anything .
14 .
Out of nowhere pure hatred wells up for your colleague ( s ) .
15 .
Irritable , all the time , work , home , everywhere .
19 .
Sometimes the urge to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plain impulsivity , but sometimes it can be our brains saying , “ This isn ’ t working .
I can ’ t do this anymore but I can ’ t just stop .
I need a new way to approach this.
” 21 .
Forgetting to do everyday things ( eat , shower , take medication ) .
22 .
Inability to hear what someone is saying unless I ’ m actively trying to pay attention and listen .
24 .
Inability to relax : the compulsion to always be doing something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ house .
25 .
Being overwhelmed , especially by simple tasks that you used to be able to accomplish easily .
26 .
Quick to anger over stupid crap that doesn ’ t mean anything .
27 .
Crying on your way to/from work .
29 .
You couldn ’ t care less if you hit goals or not .
30 .
Less attention to detail than you normally would have .
32 .
The feeling of just keeping your head above the water .
You survived today , and it was rough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enjoy anything .
And you dread waking up tomorrow to do it again .
33 .
When you start to feel burnt out you will also lose your will to fight back against the thing that ’ s causing you stress/fatigue .
You begin to wonder whether this is just normal for everyone and you doubt the validity of your own tiredness .
‘ Maybe I ’ m just over-reacting ?
’ and as a result you may even slightly resent the people around you trying to help – like if your partner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ break you may feel annoyed because ‘ it ’ s not that simple ’ or that ‘ I have a responsibility to continue.
’ This is the most dangerous thing I think , you will begin to normalize the burn-out which is how it will get to the stage where you actually cause harm to yourself physically or mentally .

You’re not alone if you’re experiencing burnout. These people from Ask Reddit are, too.
1. Everything irritates you, stresses you out. You tend to procrastinate at the smallest of tasks. There is this constant urge to just run away. Also, there is this feeling of isolation, and low self-esteem and low confidence.
2. Lethargy. A desire to do nothing every weekend because you don’t have the energy. Never feeling rested.
3. Apathy. Apathy towards work and things that used to motivate you to drive your career forward. Eventually, you accept that work is your life and you just don’t care. At that point, you’re burnt out.
4. Every little thing irritates you in your daily life.
5. When you begin to dread doing a task that you at one time took delight in doing.
6. Not being able to make a decision; even as simple as what to get for lunch.
7. Missing time. I don’t remember taking some classes.
8. Thinking that getting an injury would be nice. I could stop working for a while.
9. Desperately wanting to take a nap; especially at the most inconvenient time.
10. More focus on completion than quality.
11. Sudden increase in sick days (specifically sick days, not so much vacation or planned days).
12. Decrease in communication in general.
13. You look for more ways to escape, sometimes with mindless hobbies, sometimes just maladaptive daydreaming, and it gets hard to get excited about anything.
14. Out of nowhere pure hatred wells up for your colleague(s).
15. Irritable, all the time, work, home, everywhere.
16. Lack of appetite.
17. Increase in drinking.
18. Lack of focus.
19. Sometimes the urge to do a new project can be just plain impulsivity, but sometimes it can be our brains saying, “This isn’t working. I can’t do this anymore but I can’t just stop. I need a new way to approach this.”
20. Skin breakouts.
21. Forgetting to do everyday things (eat, shower, take medication).
22. Inability to hear what someone is saying unless I’m actively trying to pay attention and listen.
23. Excessive anxiety and existential dread.
24. Inability to relax: the compulsion to always be doing something productive, usually menial shit around the house.
25. Being overwhelmed, especially by simple tasks that you used to be able to accomplish easily.
26. Quick to anger over stupid crap that doesn’t mean anything.
27. Crying on your way to/from work.
28. Constant feeling of sadness, depression level sadness.
29. You couldn’t care less if you hit goals or not.
30. Less attention to detail than you normally would have.
31. Shortcuts / more mistakes.
32. The feeling of just keeping your head above the water. You survived today, and it was rough. So rough you can’t enjoy anything. And you dread waking up tomorrow to do it again.
33. When you start to feel burnt out you will also lose your will to fight back against the thing that’s causing you stress/fatigue. You begin to wonder whether this is just normal for everyone and you doubt the validity of your own tiredness. ‘Maybe I’m just over-reacting?’ and as a result you may even slightly resent the people around you trying to help – like if your partner or friends tell you to take a break you may feel annoyed because ‘it’s not that simple’ or that ‘I have a responsibility to continue.’
This is the most dangerous thing I think, you will begin to normalize the burn-out which is how it will get to the stage where you actually cause harm to yourself physically or mentally.


thoughtcatalog--2020-10-07--7 Tips For Aspiring Writers Who Aren’t Sure Where To Start

1 .
Read as many different types of books as possible .
Read in a wide range of genres .
Read classics and modern books on bestseller lists .
Read craft books and autobiographies , too .
Read everything you can get your hands on .
Don ’ t feel like the time you spend reading is a waste because it ’ s part of the learning process .
You need to learn the market .
You need to learn what works and what doesn ’ t work .
You need to see what people have done before you — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ try next .
2 .
Don ’ t try to become the next Stephen King .
Don ’ t pick a writer you love and aim to write exactly like them .
You need to create your own style .
You need to come up with your own stories .
You can borrow elements from different authors you admire , but you should never try to copy them completely .
You ’ re not going to tell their stories as well as they do — but you ’ ll be able to tell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way possible .
3 .
Write whenever you have a spare moment of time .
Don ’ t spend so much time planning out your story and researching your story and daydreaming about your story that you forget to actually write your story .
There comes a point when planning becomes a form of procrastination .
It ’ s scary to put your pen to the page ( or your fingers to the keyboard ) but you ’ re never going to become a writer unless you actively write .
4 .
Don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a masterpiece .
Chances are , you ’ ve never read a book in its first draft .
You ’ ve only read final drafts .
You ’ ve only seen stories after they were buffed and polished .
Remember that when you ’ re writing .
Remember that your initial attempt is going to be far from perfect .
The words you ’ re writing are going to get edited .
They ’ re going to get chopped .
They ’ re going to get better .
So don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what you ’ re writing is perfect .
It won ’ t be .
Not yet .
5 .
Get involved in the writing community .
You should follow authors and editors and agents and publishers on social media .
Make friends with them .
Network with them .
Or simply listen to them .
They ’ re going to understand what you ’ re going through better than anyone — and they ’ re going to teach you some important tidbits in the process .
6 .
Eliminate distractions .
Writer ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If you want to write , you need to clear your mind and clear your room of distractions .
Shut your door .
Turn off your phone notifications .
Turn off your internet .
Don ’ t allow anything to tear your attention away from your writing .
Let yourself get lost in the story .
7 .
Never give up on yourself .
You ’ re going to face rejection .
You ’ re going to receive criticism .
You ’ re going to experience moments when you doubt whether you ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ field .
But if you love what you ’ re doing , quitting will never be an option .
You ’ re going to keep going , even when you fail , even when you hit roadblocks , even when you feel like no one wants to read what you have written .
Talent isn ’ t the main thing that ’ s going to get you published .
Patience and persistence are .

1. Read as many different types of books as possible. Read in a wide range of genres. Read classics and modern books on bestseller lists. Read craft books and autobiographies, too. Read everything you can get your hands on. Don’t feel like the time you spend reading is a waste because it’s part of the learning process. You need to learn the market. You need to learn what works and what doesn’t work. You need to see what people have done before you — and figure out what you want to try next.
2. Don’t try to become the next Stephen King. Don’t pick a writer you love and aim to write exactly like them. You need to create your own style. You need to come up with your own stories. You can borrow elements from different authors you admire, but you should never try to copy them completely. You’re not going to tell their stories as well as they do — but you’ll be able to tell your own stories in the most beautiful way possible.
3. Write whenever you have a spare moment of time. Don’t spend so much time planning out your story and researching your story and daydreaming about your story that you forget to actually write your story. There comes a point when planning becomes a form of procrastination. It’s scary to put your pen to the page (or your fingers to the keyboard) but you’re never going to become a writer unless you actively write.
4. Don’t expect the first draft to be a masterpiece. Chances are, you’ve never read a book in its first draft. You’ve only read final drafts. You’ve only seen stories after they were buffed and polished. Remember that when you’re writing. Remember that your initial attempt is going to be far from perfect. The words you’re writing are going to get edited. They’re going to get chopped. They’re going to get better. So don’t spend too much time worrying about whether what you’re writing is perfect. It won’t be. Not yet.
5. Get involved in the writing community. You should follow authors and editors and agents and publishers on social media. Make friends with them. Network with them. Or simply listen to them. They’re going to understand what you’re going through better than anyone — and they’re going to teach you some important tidbits in the process.
6. Eliminate distractions. Writer’s block doesn’t exist. If you want to write, you need to clear your mind and clear your room of distractions. Shut your door. Turn off your phone notifications. Turn off your internet. Don’t allow anything to tear your attention away from your writing. Let yourself get lost in the story.
7. Never give up on yourself. You’re going to face rejection. You’re going to receive criticism. You’re going to experience moments when you doubt whether you’re ever going to succeed in the field. But if you love what you’re doing, quitting will never be an option. You’re going to keep going, even when you fail, even when you hit roadblocks, even when you feel like no one wants to read what you have written. Talent isn’t the main thing that’s going to get you published. Patience and persistence are.


thoughtcatalog--2020-10-07--When Everything Feels Pointless, Keep Going

Keep going because tomorrow might be better .
You won ’ t magically be happy .
Your problems won ’ t magically disappear .
But you might have a little more energy .
You might have a little more hope .
Day by day , things will start to change .
You will start to change .
Eventually , you ’ re going to reach a place where you feel comfortable .
You ’ re going to discover the happiness you ’ ve been searching for this entire time .
You just have to hold on for a little longer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be surprised by how much you ’ re capable of achieving .
Even right now , you ’ ve done so much more than you give yourself credit for .
Think back to all the little things you ’ ve accomplished in the past .
Think of all the moments when you felt like giving up , when you felt like you couldn ’ t take it anymore , when you felt like you were done trying .
You kept going anyway .
And you ’ re here .
You made it this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ further .
Keep going because your feelings are only temporary .
These emotions may be strong , but they are fleeting .
Even though this sadness might feel like it ’ s going to last forever , this is only one stop along your journey .
You are going to feel better eventually .
You are going to be okay again .
Right now , it might be hard to imagine ever feeling any differently , but things change .
Emotions change .
Experiences change .
Keep going because you have no idea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You might think you know what ’ s coming , but really , you have no clue .
You can ’ t predict who is going to walk into your life .
You can ’ t guess what opportunities are going to await you in the near future .
You need to stick around to see what happens because it could be something beautiful .
Something better than you ’ ve ever dreamed .
Keep going because you have so much potential .
You have so much ahead of you .
And you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you .
Even if you feel weak right now , even if you feel vulnerable , even if you feel exhausted down to your core , you are still strong .
You might be doubting yourself , but you should be proud of yourself .
You wouldn ’ t have made it this far without being so brave .
You ’ re a real fighter .
Keep going because there are so many people in this world who care about you .
They might be the people you least expect .
Coworkers who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t keep in touch as often as they wish they could .
Strangers on social media you ’ ve never met in real life .
Even when you feel like you ’ re alone , you never are .
There is love all around you , even if you can ’ t see it .
Keep going because you owe it to yourself .
At the moment , you might not love yourself as much as you should , but deep down , you know how amazing you are .
You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Joy .
You need to keep trying , keep moving forward , keep going because you ’ re a great person .
And you deserve great things .

Keep going because tomorrow might be better. You won’t magically be happy. Your problems won’t magically disappear. But you might have a little more energy. You might have a little more hope. Day by day, things will start to change. You will start to change. Eventually, you’re going to reach a place where you feel comfortable. You’re going to discover the happiness you’ve been searching for this entire time. You just have to hold on for a little longer.
Keep going because you’ll be surprised by how much you’re capable of achieving. Even right now, you’ve done so much more than you give yourself credit for. Think back to all the little things you’ve accomplished in the past. Think of all the moments when you felt like giving up, when you felt like you couldn’t take it anymore, when you felt like you were done trying. You kept going anyway. And you’re here. You made it this far. You can make it even further.
Keep going because your feelings are only temporary. These emotions may be strong, but they are fleeting. Even though this sadness might feel like it’s going to last forever, this is only one stop along your journey. You are going to feel better eventually. You are going to be okay again. Right now, it might be hard to imagine ever feeling any differently, but things change. Emotions change. Experiences change.
Keep going because you have no idea what’s around the corner. You might think you know what’s coming, but really, you have no clue. You can’t predict who is going to walk into your life. You can’t guess what opportunities are going to await you in the near future. You need to stick around to see what happens because it could be something beautiful. Something better than you’ve ever dreamed.
Keep going because you have so much potential. You have so much ahead of you. And you have so much more fight left in you. Even if you feel weak right now, even if you feel vulnerable, even if you feel exhausted down to your core, you are still strong. You might be doubting yourself, but you should be proud of yourself. You wouldn’t have made it this far without being so brave. You’re a real fighter.
Keep going because there are so many people in this world who care about you. They might be the people you least expect. Coworkers who enjoy chatting with you. Friends who don’t keep in touch as often as they wish they could. Strangers on social media you’ve never met in real life. Even when you feel like you’re alone, you never are. There is love all around you, even if you can’t see it.
Keep going because you owe it to yourself. At the moment, you might not love yourself as much as you should, but deep down, you know how amazing you are. You deserve peace. Happiness. Excitement. Joy. You need to keep trying, keep moving forward, keep going because you’re a great person. And you deserve great things.


thoughtcatalog--2020-10-07--How Each Zodiac Sign Behaves When They’re Sexually Frustrated

They text their exes and flirt with whoever responds first .
They redownload dating apps that they ’ ve deleted @ @ @ @ @ overcompensate by acting like they ’ re having the time of their life single .
@ @ @ @ @ with hobbies and chores .
They start snapping at everyone they see and remain in @ @ @ @ @ have sex again .
They expel their energy by exercising .
They read erotica or @ @ @ @ @ scenes .
They head straight to the bar to pick up strangers .
They try @ @ @ @ @ close friend — that they are going to regret flirting with soon after .
They @ @ @ @ @ own hands and pleasure themselves .
They take a cold shower and force themselves to @ @ @ @ @ They mope around , thinking about their past relationships and hookups .

Aries
They text their exes and flirt with whoever responds first.
Taurus
They redownload dating apps that they’ve deleted in the past.
Gemini
They overcompensate by acting like they’re having the time of their life single.
Cancer
They try to distract themselves with hobbies and chores.
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Leo
They start snapping at everyone they see and remain in a horrible mood until they have sex again.
Virgo
They expel their energy by exercising.
Libra
They read erotica or watch their favorite movie sex scenes.
Scorpio
They head straight to the bar to pick up strangers.
Sagittarius
They try to hook up with a close friend — that they are going to regret flirting with soon after.
Capricorn
They take the situation into their own hands and pleasure themselves.
Aquarius
They take a cold shower and force themselves to think about anything else.
Pisces
They mope around, thinking about their past relationships and hookups.


thoughtcatalog--2020-10-08--The Mistake Each Zodiac Sign Makes When They Like Someone

You don ’ t admit your feelings .
You bottle everything up inside and act like you couldn ’ t care less about someone you want to date .
You are too stubborn to make the first move .
You would rather stop talking to someone completely than initiate a conversation .
You send mixed signals .
You switch between flirting with someone and ignoring them completely , so they never know whether you ’ re interested or not .
You ’ re too nice to everyone you meet .
Everyone thinks of you as a friend because you never @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re too impatient .
If someone doesn ’ t ask you out immediately , you give up on them and walk away .
You ’ re too independent .
You swear you don ’ t need anyone and push people away who would be good for you .
You ’ re too detached .
Even when you like someone , you aren ’ t always fully present .
You ’ re daydreaming instead .
You ’ re manipulative .
You want to get your way and you will do anything to make that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people you supposedly love .
You come across as cold and heartless .
No one realizes what a great partner you would be because they never get to know the real you .
You procrastinate all the time .
You put off talking to your crush and asking out your crush , and then your crush ends up with someone else .
You ’ re so quick to anger .
You cut people out of your life without hearing their side of the story .
You barely give them a chance .
You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prefer fictional characters to real people , so your expectations are unrealistically high .

Aries
You don’t admit your feelings. You bottle everything up inside and act like you couldn’t care less about someone you want to date.
Taurus
You are too stubborn to make the first move. You would rather stop talking to someone completely than initiate a conversation.
Gemini
You send mixed signals. You switch between flirting with someone and ignoring them completely, so they never know whether you’re interested or not.
Cancer
You’re too nice to everyone you meet. Everyone thinks of you as a friend because you never show your romantic interest.
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Leo
You’re too impatient. If someone doesn’t ask you out immediately, you give up on them and walk away.
Virgo
You’re too independent. You swear you don’t need anyone and push people away who would be good for you.
Libra
You’re too detached. Even when you like someone, you aren’t always fully present. You’re daydreaming instead.
Scorpio
You’re manipulative. You want to get your way and you will do anything to make that happen, even if it means hurting people you supposedly love.
Sagittarius
You come across as cold and heartless. No one realizes what a great partner you would be because they never get to know the real you.
Capricorn
You procrastinate all the time. You put off talking to your crush and asking out your crush, and then your crush ends up with someone else.
Aquarius
You’re so quick to anger. You cut people out of your life without hearing their side of the story. You barely give them a chance.
Pisces
You live in your own world. You prefer fictional characters to real people, so your expectations are unrealistically high.


thoughtcatalog--2020-10-08--Chris Watts, Family Murderer, Is A ‘Ladies Man’ In Prison

Yes .
You read that correctly .
Chris Watts who murdered his wife , Shannan Watts , their unborn baby , and their two little girls is apparently a ladies man in prison .
Peopleis reporting that Watts has received letters from “ dozens ” of women looking to start a relationship with the confessed and convicted murderer : “ He got a lot of letters at first .
Many of them are from women who thought he was handsome and felt compassion for him .
He had nothing better to do , so he wrote them back .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ couple of them stood out , and they ’ ve kept in contact…they have compassion on him , despite what he did.
” Some of the letters even include sexy photos .
Others claim that Watts is innocent : Watts is serving five life sentences at Dodge Correctional Institution in Waupun , Wisconsin .
He already confessed a detailed account of his crimes to one woman .
Famously , Watts was having an affair with another woman when he decided to murder his wife and daughters , ostensibly so that he and his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he has a bible and photos of the family he murdered in his cell .
How can any woman ( or human , for that matter ) look past his gruesome crime and seek him out as even a correspondence partner ?
There are a few theories : [ * ] Correspondence is generally allowed in prison because it is thought to help prisoners rehabilitate .
Since Watts has explicitly been told he will never leave prison , the idea is probably more to avoid inhumane punishment than to rehabilitate him .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ several reasons women may be attracted to men behind bars : “ Some believe they can change a man as cruel and powerful as a serial killer .
Others ‘ see ’ the little boy that the killer once was and seek to nurture him .
A few hoped to share in the media spotlight or get a book or movie deal .
Then there ’ s the notion of the “ perfect boyfriend.
” She knows where he is at all times and she knows he ’ s thinking about her .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ her , she does not have to endure the day-to-day issues involved in most relationships .
There ’ s no laundry to do , no cooking for him , and no accountability to him .
She can keep the fantasy charged up for a long time.
” [ * ] One author on the topic suggests women who love violent men are uncomfortable with their own desires to be violent and loving a prisoner who has been violent is their way of dealing with their feelings .
[ * ] Another expert thinks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are able to act out an emotional fantasy to escape their boring home lives .
[ * ] Another theory about why women fall in love with murderers is that “ in a world where men ’ s roles and value are diminishing , the serial killer triggers ancient instincts and represents a sort of heroically promethean being , the alpha caveman whose prowess at brutality demonstrates he ’ d be able to protect a woman and her offspring.
” While these theories help explain the phenomena , they don ’ t change @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to see such a violent murderer sought out by women .

Yes. You read that correctly. Chris Watts who murdered his wife, Shannan Watts, their unborn baby, and their two little girls is apparently a ladies man in prison. Peopleis reporting that Watts has received letters from “dozens” of women looking to start a relationship with the confessed and convicted murderer:
“He got a lot of letters at first. Many of them are from women who thought he was handsome and felt compassion for him. He had nothing better to do, so he wrote them back. And he started having pen pals. A couple of them stood out, and they’ve kept in contact…they have compassion on him, despite what he did.”
Some of the letters even include sexy photos.
Others claim that Watts is innocent:
“When I first saw your very first interview I was like OMG I have to get to know this guy”. She says that in her heart she believes everything he says and finishes the letter with “#TEAMCHRIS #CHRISISINNOCENT #LOVEHIM #SOOOOOCUTE”.”
Watts is serving five life sentences at Dodge Correctional Institution in Waupun, Wisconsin. He already confessed a detailed account of his crimes to one woman. Famously, Watts was having an affair with another woman when he decided to murder his wife and daughters, ostensibly so that he and his mistress could be together. People reports that he has a bible and photos of the family he murdered in his cell.
How can any woman (or human, for that matter) look past his gruesome crime and seek him out as even a correspondence partner? There are a few theories:
[*] Correspondence is generally allowed in prison because it is thought to help prisoners rehabilitate. Since Watts has explicitly been told he will never leave prison, the idea is probably more to avoid inhumane punishment than to rehabilitate him.
[*] One forensic psychologist cites several reasons women may be attracted to men behind bars:
“Some believe they can change a man as cruel and powerful as a serial killer. Others ‘see’ the little boy that the killer once was and seek to nurture him. A few hoped to share in the media spotlight or get a book or movie deal. Then there’s the notion of the “perfect boyfriend.” She knows where he is at all times and she knows he’s thinking about her. While she can claim that someone loves her, she does not have to endure the day-to-day issues involved in most relationships. There’s no laundry to do, no cooking for him, and no accountability to him. She can keep the fantasy charged up for a long time.”
[*] One author on the topic suggests women who love violent men are uncomfortable with their own desires to be violent and loving a prisoner who has been violent is their way of dealing with their feelings.
[*] Another expert thinks that evangelical women who write to prisoners are able to act out an emotional fantasy to escape their boring home lives.
[*] Another theory about why women fall in love with murderers is that “in a world where men’s roles and value are diminishing, the serial killer triggers ancient instincts and represents a sort of heroically promethean being, the alpha caveman whose prowess at brutality demonstrates he’d be able to protect a woman and her offspring.”
While these theories help explain the phenomena, they don’t change the reality that it is deeply uncomfortable to see such a violent murderer sought out by women.


thoughtcatalog--2020-10-08--Something Disturbing AF Is Going On With My Netflix Account

Like most people , I haven ’ t been leaving my house because of the pandemic .
I ’ ve been spending most of my weekends watching Netflix from the safety of my own home .
Of course , 2020 sucks , so I can ’ t even enjoy movies anymore .
The other day , when I opened up Netflix on my laptop , it took me to the WHO ’ S WATCHING page .
The only profiles I should ’ ve had attached were for myself and my grandmother , who can barely operate the app on her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extra profile attached .
A red smiley face with the name DAMIEN .
I clicked on the profile , wondering whether my grandmother accidentally created an extra account , which seemed unlikely .
It was a good day when she could locate the remote .
When Netflix loaded , there were already shows listed underneath the CONTINUE WATCHING section .
They were mostly documentaries about murderers .
Making A Murderer .
The Ted Bundy Tapes .
Unsolved Mysteries .
Some fictional shows were mixed in between .
Dexter .
You .
American Horror @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weird gimmick that Netflix was using throughout the month of October .
Halloween is coming up , after all .
Maybe they were trying to promote their spookiest television shows in a clever way .
Trying to scare their viewers .
Trying to get everyone into the holiday spirit .
I hopped onto Twitter , assuming Netflix would be trending , but all the hashtags were related to politics .
There wasn ’ t any mention of the streaming platform .
I typed Netflix into the search bar myself and scrolled through posts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was talking about an extra profile .
They were only debating over the best shows and movies .
I wrote out my own tweet : “ Hey .
Can someone check their Netflix account quick and tell me whether I ’ m the only one with an extra profile on my account ?
” I got a few responses , all negative .
They said things like your ex is probably hacking you and someone must be playing a prank .
That was impossible .
I had never given the password out to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t know the right numbers and words to type .
I logged her in on my own because it was too confusing for her to handle without help .
I emailed the support team .
They walked me through the steps to delete the account , but they couldn ’ t tell me why it had suddenly appeared .
After that , nothing weird happened .
The account never reappeared .
Everything went back to normal .
Still , the glitch was bugging me .
I called my grandmother to ask her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she had no clue what I was saying .
But later on in the conversation , she mentioned she ’ s been spending time with an angel named Damien .
She said she was scared of him at first , but he was a comfort to her .
He made her feel safe .
Protected from death .
She ’ s suffered from Alzheimer ’ s for a while now , so she sees things that aren ’ t there all the time .
It ’ s probably just a wild coincidence that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same name on the Netflix account , but it ’ s hard not to wonder whether she saw something real after all .

Like most people, I haven’t been leaving my house because of the pandemic. I’ve been spending most of my weekends watching Netflix from the safety of my own home.
Of course, 2020 sucks, so I can’t even enjoy movies anymore.
The other day, when I opened up Netflix on my laptop, it took me to the WHO’S WATCHING page. The only profiles I should’ve had attached were for myself and my grandmother, who can barely operate the app on her television. However, there was an extra profile attached. A red smiley face with the name DAMIEN.
I clicked on the profile, wondering whether my grandmother accidentally created an extra account, which seemed unlikely. It was a good day when she could locate the remote.
When Netflix loaded, there were already shows listed underneath the CONTINUE WATCHING section. They were mostly documentaries about murderers. Making A Murderer. The Ted Bundy Tapes. Unsolved Mysteries. Some fictional shows were mixed in between. Dexter. You. American Horror Story.
I assumed it was some weird gimmick that Netflix was using throughout the month of October. Halloween is coming up, after all. Maybe they were trying to promote their spookiest television shows in a clever way. Trying to scare their viewers. Trying to get everyone into the holiday spirit.
I hopped onto Twitter, assuming Netflix would be trending, but all the hashtags were related to politics. There wasn’t any mention of the streaming platform. I typed Netflix into the search bar myself and scrolled through posts for a while, but no one was talking about an extra profile. They were only debating over the best shows and movies.
I wrote out my own tweet: “Hey. Can someone check their Netflix account quick and tell me whether I’m the only one with an extra profile on my account?”
I got a few responses, all negative. They said things like your ex is probably hacking you and someone must be playing a prank.
That was impossible. I had never given the password out to anyone else. Even my grandmother didn’t know the right numbers and words to type. I logged her in on my own because it was too confusing for her to handle without help.
I emailed the support team. They walked me through the steps to delete the account, but they couldn’t tell me why it had suddenly appeared.
After that, nothing weird happened. The account never reappeared. Everything went back to normal.
Still, the glitch was bugging me. I called my grandmother to ask her about the account. As expected, she had no clue what I was saying. But later on in the conversation, she mentioned she’s been spending time with an angel named Damien. She said she was scared of him at first, but he was a comfort to her. He made her feel safe. Protected from death.
She’s suffered from Alzheimer’s for a while now, so she sees things that aren’t there all the time. It’s probably just a wild coincidence that she mentioned an angel named Damien, the same name on the Netflix account, but it’s hard not to wonder whether she saw something real after all.


thoughtcatalog--2020-10-08--Stop Procrastinating When It Comes To Your Happiness

Stop procrastinating when it comes to changing your life .
Whether you ’ re breaking up with your partner or cutting out a toxic friend or quitting your current job , it ’ s better to rip off the bandage early than to draw out the pain and suffering .
Once you ’ re done , you can stop worrying .
You can stop overthinking .
You can stop wondering what the best move to make is .
You already know what you need to do .
You ’ re simply scared to follow through on it .
You ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re worried about coping with the change .
But if you ’ re not happy right now , you ’ re not going to be happy tomorrow .
Not unless you change things .
Not unless you take action .
Stop procrastinating because you can ’ t run from your problems .
You can ’ t ignore them until they go away .
You can ’ t pretend they don ’ t exist and you don ’ t have to deal with them .
You ’ re going to have to face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to handle it now , so you can get it over with and move on with your life , than to put off the inevitable .
Be strong .
Be brave .
Know that you can handle anything the universe throws your way .
It might be sucky , but it ’ s survivable .
Stop procrastinating when it comes to your dreams .
There ’ s never going to be the perfect time to ask someone on a date or move across the country or switch career paths .
If you want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same place , then you ’ re going to find it .
You can always come up with more reasons why you shouldn ’ t take the risk you ’ ve been dreaming about every night and day .
There ’ s always going to be some sort of obstacle in your way , warning you it ’ s too hard to make a change .
You can ’ t let outside factors influence you .
You can ’ t keep letting yourself make excuses .
You can ’ t let yourself wait @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s never going to arrive .
Stop procrastinating because you ’ re scared you ’ re going to fail .
Maybe your crush will turn you down .
Maybe your dream job won ’ t hire you .
Maybe you ’ ll have a hard time reaching the success you crave .
But who cares if you fail ?
Nothing good in life will be handed to you .
The only way to get better at something is to try .
No one makes it on their first try .
They need to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They need to remain patient and persistent .
They need to work their hardest .
They need to resist the urge to give up hope .
Stop procrastinating because you ’ re only putting off happiness .
Right now , you ’ re searching for more .
Right now , you ’ re miserable .
Whatever you ’ ve been doing hasn ’ t been working .
Waiting hasn ’ t been working .
So you might as well take action .
You might as well take the steps to create a better @ @ @ @ @ @ @ might as well push aside your what-ifs and take the leap .
You don ’ t want to put off your happiness for a second longer because you deserve it .

Stop procrastinating when it comes to changing your life. Whether you’re breaking up with your partner or cutting out a toxic friend or quitting your current job, it’s better to rip off the bandage early than to draw out the pain and suffering. Once you’re done, you can stop worrying. You can stop overthinking. You can stop wondering what the best move to make is. You already know what you need to do. You’re simply scared to follow through on it. You’re worried about the repercussions. You’re worried about coping with the change. But if you’re not happy right now, you’re not going to be happy tomorrow. Not unless you change things. Not unless you take action.
Stop procrastinating because you can’t run from your problems. You can’t ignore them until they go away. You can’t pretend they don’t exist and you don’t have to deal with them. You’re going to have to face them eventually. It’s better to handle it now, so you can get it over with and move on with your life, than to put off the inevitable. Be strong. Be brave. Know that you can handle anything the universe throws your way. It might be sucky, but it’s survivable.
Stop procrastinating when it comes to your dreams. There’s never going to be the perfect time to ask someone on a date or move across the country or switch career paths. If you want an excuse to remain in the exact same place, then you’re going to find it. You can always come up with more reasons why you shouldn’t take the risk you’ve been dreaming about every night and day. There’s always going to be some sort of obstacle in your way, warning you it’s too hard to make a change. You can’t let outside factors influence you. You can’t keep letting yourself make excuses. You can’t let yourself wait for the perfect moment because it’s never going to arrive.
Stop procrastinating because you’re scared you’re going to fail. Maybe your crush will turn you down. Maybe your dream job won’t hire you. Maybe you’ll have a hard time reaching the success you crave. But who cares if you fail? Nothing good in life will be handed to you. The only way to get better at something is to try. No one makes it on their first try. They need to keep getting up and going again. They need to remain patient and persistent. They need to work their hardest. They need to resist the urge to give up hope.
Stop procrastinating because you’re only putting off happiness. Right now, you’re searching for more. Right now, you’re miserable. Whatever you’ve been doing hasn’t been working. Waiting hasn’t been working. So you might as well take action. You might as well take the steps to create a better, brighter future for yourself. You might as well push aside your what-ifs and take the leap. You don’t want to put off your happiness for a second longer because you deserve it.


thoughtcatalog--2020-10-08--8 Ways To Get It Through Their Head That You’re Interested

1 .
Mention that you ’ re single .
The first step to showing them you ’ re interested is making it clear you ’ re single .
You can casually drop this fact into pretty much any conversation .
Mention that you ’ re looking for a relationship .
Mention that you ’ re currently available .
Maybe even mention what type of person you ’ re looking for — as long as it describes them .
2 .
Compliment them in a meaningful way .
You don ’ t want to be inappropriate , but you don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that comes across as strictly friendly , either .
If you ’ re complimenting them in person , you can probably get your point across with your tone .
And if you ’ re complimenting them over social media or text , a few emojis might make your intentions clearer .
Before hitting send , reread what you ’ ve written and ask yourself whether you would think someone was flirting with you if you received the same exact message .
If not , rewrite it .
3 .
Break the touch barrier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to cross any boundaries and be inappropriate , but you want to make it clear you see them as more than a friend .
You can start by putting a hand on their arm when you ’ re talking , or simply by sitting close to them .
Eventually , you can move up to putting a hand on their thigh or their waist or their cheeks .
Cuddle with them .
Kiss them .
Make it clear you want them .
4 .
Make eye contact with them .
Even though @ @ @ @ @ @ @ walk into the room , it ’ s important to make eye contact with them .
Actions can speak so much louder than words , especially in the beginning of a relationship .
You can create sexual tension without even opening your mouth .
5 .
Initiate conversations with them .
You can stare at them when you see them in person , and you can like every single photograph they post on social media , but they still might not get the hint you ’ re interested .
You ’ re going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , like talking to them .
The more you get to know them , the more comfortable you ’ ll feel around them , and the better your chances are of developing a strong relationship .
6 .
Surprise them with sweet gestures .
Bake them dessert .
Buy them food .
Make them a playlist .
Recommend books and bands that you think they ’ ll love .
Once you make it clear you ’ ve been thinking of them and are willing to put in the effort to make them smile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
7 .
Invite them out with you .
Make room in your schedule to spend quality time together .
Make sure they know you consider them a priority .
Make sure they know you ’ re excited to see them .
And when you hug them , see what happens when you linger .
See how they react when you get close .
8 .
Tell them how you feel .
This sounds scary , but sometimes it ’ s the only way to get your point across .
Some people are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hint .
Others have low self-esteem and would never guess you want them .
To make sure they understand how you feel about them , you ’ re going to have to be brave and say the words aloud .

1. Mention that you’re single. The first step to showing them you’re interested is making it clear you’re single. You can casually drop this fact into pretty much any conversation. Mention that you’re looking for a relationship. Mention that you’re currently available. Maybe even mention what type of person you’re looking for — as long as it describes them.
2. Compliment them in a meaningful way. You don’t want to be inappropriate, but you don’t want to give them a compliment that comes across as strictly friendly, either. If you’re complimenting them in person, you can probably get your point across with your tone. And if you’re complimenting them over social media or text, a few emojis might make your intentions clearer. Before hitting send, reread what you’ve written and ask yourself whether you would think someone was flirting with you if you received the same exact message. If not, rewrite it.
3. Break the touch barrier. Again, you don’t want to cross any boundaries and be inappropriate, but you want to make it clear you see them as more than a friend. You can start by putting a hand on their arm when you’re talking, or simply by sitting close to them. Eventually, you can move up to putting a hand on their thigh or their waist or their cheeks. Cuddle with them. Kiss them. Make it clear you want them.
4. Make eye contact with them. Even though you’re probably nervous whenever they walk into the room, it’s important to make eye contact with them. Actions can speak so much louder than words, especially in the beginning of a relationship. You can create sexual tension without even opening your mouth.
5. Initiate conversations with them. You can stare at them when you see them in person, and you can like every single photograph they post on social media, but they still might not get the hint you’re interested. You’re going to have to take a bigger step, like talking to them. The more you get to know them, the more comfortable you’ll feel around them, and the better your chances are of developing a strong relationship.
6. Surprise them with sweet gestures. Bake them dessert. Buy them food. Make them a playlist. Recommend books and bands that you think they’ll love. Once you make it clear you’ve been thinking of them and are willing to put in the effort to make them smile, your feelings should become pretty apparent.
7. Invite them out with you. Make room in your schedule to spend quality time together. Make sure they know you consider them a priority. Make sure they know you’re excited to see them. And when you hug them, see what happens when you linger. See how they react when you get close.
8. Tell them how you feel. This sounds scary, but sometimes it’s the only way to get your point across. Some people are oblivious and can’t take a hint. Others have low self-esteem and would never guess you want them. To make sure they understand how you feel about them, you’re going to have to be brave and say the words aloud.


thoughtcatalog--2020-10-08--7 Signs You Should Leave Your Relationship, Even Though You Love Them

1 .
You ’ ve been hiding pieces of yourself from your partner .
You shouldn ’ t be lying to your partner or keeping secrets from them .
You should feel entirely comfortable when you ’ re in their presence .
You should feel like you can be yourself , flaws and all .
If you have been holding something back from them , that ’ s a problem .
You either need to become more transparent , or you need to consider whether you ’ re with the right partner .
2 .
You aren ’ t compatible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bantering back and forth with this person .
You should feel comfortable sitting in silence with this person .
You should be comfortable sleeping with this person .
If you ’ re nervous around them for all the wrong reasons , or if you don ’ t feel any butterflies at all , then you might be in the wrong relationship .
You might need to leave to search for someone who fits you better .
3 .
You have different priorities .
If you can ’ t rise to your partner ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t rise to your expectations , then your relationship is always going to feel rocky .
You need someone who is on the same page as you .
They don ’ t have to be an exact clone , but they should have the same morals and priorities .
Otherwise , you ’ re always going to butt heads .
4 .
You want someone else .
You can ’ t stop yourself from being attracted to other people , but if you ’ re developing a serious crush on someone else , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t want to cheat on your partner and you don ’ t want them to feel like they ’ re second best .
If they ’ re not making you happy , you shouldn ’ t settle .
You should look for love elsewhere .
Otherwise , you ’ re doing both of you a disservice .
5 .
You can ’ t picture a future with them .
If your partner is interested in a serious , long-term relationship but you can ’ t imagine a future where they ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with them .
Rip the bandage off early .
You don ’ t want to string them along when you already know what you want .
Be blunt with them .
You might break their heart , but it ’ s better to do it now than later .
6 .
You feel like something is missing .
Love isn ’ t the only thing you need in order to make a relationship work .
Neither is friendship .
Or passion .
Or even trust and communication .
You need all of these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Find someone who crosses off everything on your list because when something important is missing , the relationship is bound to fail .
7 .
You ’ re seriously considering leaving your relationship .
If this has been a thought in your head for a while , there must be a good reason .
There must be something bothering you .
You wouldn ’ t be thinking about leaving this often unless something was seriously wrong , so make sure you take the time to explore your feelings .
Don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ignore them .
Don ’ t assume they ’ re going to go away if you wait long enough .
Allow yourself to feel them and analyze them so you can decide the best path for yourself moving forward .

1. You’ve been hiding pieces of yourself from your partner. You shouldn’t be lying to your partner or keeping secrets from them. You should feel entirely comfortable when you’re in their presence. You should feel like you can be yourself, flaws and all. If you have been holding something back from them, that’s a problem. You either need to become more transparent, or you need to consider whether you’re with the right partner.
2. You aren’t compatible with them. You should feel comfortable bantering back and forth with this person. You should feel comfortable sitting in silence with this person. You should be comfortable sleeping with this person. If you’re nervous around them for all the wrong reasons, or if you don’t feel any butterflies at all, then you might be in the wrong relationship. You might need to leave to search for someone who fits you better.
3. You have different priorities. If you can’t rise to your partner’s expectations, or they can’t rise to your expectations, then your relationship is always going to feel rocky. You need someone who is on the same page as you. They don’t have to be an exact clone, but they should have the same morals and priorities. Otherwise, you’re always going to butt heads.
4. You want someone else. You can’t stop yourself from being attracted to other people, but if you’re developing a serious crush on someone else, then you need to leave. You don’t want to cheat on your partner and you don’t want them to feel like they’re second best. If they’re not making you happy, you shouldn’t settle. You should look for love elsewhere. Otherwise, you’re doing both of you a disservice.
5. You can’t picture a future with them. If your partner is interested in a serious, long-term relationship but you can’t imagine a future where they’re involved, you should break up with them. Rip the bandage off early. You don’t want to string them along when you already know what you want. Be blunt with them. You might break their heart, but it’s better to do it now than later.
6. You feel like something is missing. Love isn’t the only thing you need in order to make a relationship work. Neither is friendship. Or passion. Or even trust and communication. You need all of these things, not just one or two. Find someone who crosses off everything on your list because when something important is missing, the relationship is bound to fail.
7. You’re seriously considering leaving your relationship. If this has been a thought in your head for a while, there must be a good reason. There must be something bothering you. You wouldn’t be thinking about leaving this often unless something was seriously wrong, so make sure you take the time to explore your feelings. Don’t push them aside. Don’t ignore them. Don’t assume they’re going to go away if you wait long enough. Allow yourself to feel them and analyze them so you can decide the best path for yourself moving forward.


thoughtcatalog--2020-10-08--What Each Zodiac Is Desperately Trying To Change About Themselves

You ’ re trying to work on your short-temper .
You ’ re learning not to explode every time the smallest little thing goes wrong .
You ’ re trying to work on your co-dependency .
You ’ re learning how to spend time alone and actually enjoy the solitude .
You ’ re trying to work on your flakiness .
You ’ re learning to follow through on the promises you make .
You ’ re trying to work on your backbone .
You ’ re learning to stand up for yourself and say no when people ask for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work on your stubbornness .
You ’ re learning to see other sides and listen to other points of view .
You ’ re trying to work on your bossiness .
You ’ re learning to go with the flow and allow others to take the lead .
You ’ re trying to work on your indecisiveness .
You ’ re learning to make important choices and stick to them .
You ’ re trying to work on your jealousy .
You ’ re learning to celebrate the successes of others instead of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re trying to work on your confidence .
You ’ re learning to be kinder to yourself and see the strengths in yourself .
You ’ re trying to work on your cynicism .
You ’ re learning to see the good in others instead of automatically assuming the worst .
You ’ re trying to work on your laziness .
You ’ re learning to chase after your dreams instead of finding excuses to procrastinate .
You ’ re trying to work on your independence .
You ’ re learning how to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a parent or partner for help .

Aries
You’re trying to work on your short-temper. You’re learning not to explode every time the smallest little thing goes wrong.
Taurus
You’re trying to work on your co-dependency. You’re learning how to spend time alone and actually enjoy the solitude.
Gemini
You’re trying to work on your flakiness. You’re learning to follow through on the promises you make.
Cancer
You’re trying to work on your backbone. You’re learning to stand up for yourself and say no when people ask for favors.
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Leo
You’re trying to work on your stubbornness. You’re learning to see other sides and listen to other points of view.
Virgo
You’re trying to work on your bossiness. You’re learning to go with the flow and allow others to take the lead.
Libra
You’re trying to work on your indecisiveness. You’re learning to make important choices and stick to them.
Scorpio
You’re trying to work on your jealousy. You’re learning to celebrate the successes of others instead of being bitter over them.
Sagittarius
You’re trying to work on your confidence. You’re learning to be kinder to yourself and see the strengths in yourself.
Capricorn
You’re trying to work on your cynicism. You’re learning to see the good in others instead of automatically assuming the worst.
Aquarius
You’re trying to work on your laziness. You’re learning to chase after your dreams instead of finding excuses to procrastinate.
Pisces
You’re trying to work on your independence. You’re learning how to survive on your own, without relying on a parent or partner for help.


thoughtcatalog--2020-10-09--Why Each Zodiac Won’t Understand You’re Flirting With Them

They won ’ t understand you ’ re flirting because they will assume you ’ re being friendly .
They will assume you talk to everyone this way .
They won ’ t understand you ’ re flirting because they don ’ t consider themselves attractive .
They don ’ t think anyone wants them .
They won ’ t understand you ’ re flirting because they are oblivious .
They are living in their own world .
They won ’ t understand you ’ re flirting because they never flirt themselves .
They mostly keep to themselves .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flirting because they suck at reading between the lines .
They need to be told something directly in order to believe it ’ s true .
They won ’ t understand you ’ re flirting because they ’ re naturally suspicious .
They ’ ve had their heart broken too many times .
They won ’ t understand you ’ re flirting because they prefer when people are straightforward .
They want to be asked on a date directly .
They won ’ t understand you ’ re flirting because they have extremely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ picture anyone liking them .
They won ’ t understand you ’ re flirting because they don ’ t have much experience .
They consider themselves forever alone .
They won ’ t understand you ’ re flirting because they assume the worst from everyone .
They ’ ll assume you ’ re trying to get something out of them .
They won ’ t understand you ’ re flirting because their head is always in the clouds .
They ’ re never paying much attention to those around them .
They won @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because they ’ re used to being friend zoned .
They ’ re used to being the second choice .

Aries
They won’t understand you’re flirting because they will assume you’re being friendly. They will assume you talk to everyone this way.
Taurus
They won’t understand you’re flirting because they don’t consider themselves attractive. They don’t think anyone wants them.
Gemini
They won’t understand you’re flirting because they are oblivious. They are living in their own world.
Cancer
They won’t understand you’re flirting because they never flirt themselves. They mostly keep to themselves.
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Leo
They won’t understand you’re flirting because they suck at reading between the lines. They need to be told something directly in order to believe it’s true.
Virgo
They won’t understand you’re flirting because they’re naturally suspicious. They’ve had their heart broken too many times.
Libra
They won’t understand you’re flirting because they prefer when people are straightforward. They want to be asked on a date directly.
Scorpio
They won’t understand you’re flirting because they have extremely low self-esteem. They can’t picture anyone liking them.
Sagittarius
They won’t understand you’re flirting because they don’t have much experience. They consider themselves forever alone.
Capricorn
They won’t understand you’re flirting because they assume the worst from everyone. They’ll assume you’re trying to get something out of them.
Aquarius
They won’t understand you’re flirting because their head is always in the clouds. They’re never paying much attention to those around them.
Pisces
They won’t understand you’re flirting because they’re used to being friend zoned. They’re used to being the second choice.