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Richard Nicholls
@richardnicholls.net
· Aug 26
A word of advice for you.
You could be the ripest and sweetest peach in the entire world and there will still be someone who tells you that they hate peaches.
Don't worry.
Let them hate peaches, let them hate you.
It doesn't change anything about you.
You are still good enough.
You could be the ripest and sweetest peach in the entire world and there will still be someone who tells you that they hate peaches.
Don't worry.
Let them hate peaches, let them hate you.
It doesn't change anything about you.
You are still good enough.
Commitment shapes outcomes more than effort alone — and there’s research to back it up.
January 20, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Commitment shapes outcomes more than effort alone — and there’s research to back it up.
There's a phrase I use as a therapist, quite often.
"It's not for me to diagnose."
Because that's not what we do.
That being said...I think he's mad, I think he's actually fucking mental.
And the thing is, you all know exactly who I'm talking about. Because you probably think the same.
"It's not for me to diagnose."
Because that's not what we do.
That being said...I think he's mad, I think he's actually fucking mental.
And the thing is, you all know exactly who I'm talking about. Because you probably think the same.
January 19, 2026 at 3:57 PM
There's a phrase I use as a therapist, quite often.
"It's not for me to diagnose."
Because that's not what we do.
That being said...I think he's mad, I think he's actually fucking mental.
And the thing is, you all know exactly who I'm talking about. Because you probably think the same.
"It's not for me to diagnose."
Because that's not what we do.
That being said...I think he's mad, I think he's actually fucking mental.
And the thing is, you all know exactly who I'm talking about. Because you probably think the same.
It’s the small excuses that do the most damage.
January 19, 2026 at 12:05 PM
It’s the small excuses that do the most damage.
There's no such thing as Blue Monday!
January 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM
There's no such thing as Blue Monday!
Monday Motivation!
Don't count the days. Make the days count.
#MotivationMonday
Don't count the days. Make the days count.
#MotivationMonday
January 19, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Monday Motivation!
Don't count the days. Make the days count.
#MotivationMonday
Don't count the days. Make the days count.
#MotivationMonday
The relationship matters more than the method.
January 18, 2026 at 12:04 PM
The relationship matters more than the method.
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Perfection shouldn’t be the goal. Lowering expectations isn't giving up, it's embracing reality.
January 17, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Perfection shouldn’t be the goal. Lowering expectations isn't giving up, it's embracing reality.
If there's an area of your life that you want to have more self-control over, then the more specific you can be, the better.
January 16, 2026 at 2:04 PM
If there's an area of your life that you want to have more self-control over, then the more specific you can be, the better.
Happy Friday!
#FeelGoodFriday
#FeelGoodFriday
January 16, 2026 at 7:57 AM
Happy Friday!
#FeelGoodFriday
#FeelGoodFriday
Habits don’t stick when we secretly plan to abandon them.
January 15, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Habits don’t stick when we secretly plan to abandon them.
You’re not helpless, but you’re not fully responsible for everything either.
January 14, 2026 at 12:04 PM
You’re not helpless, but you’re not fully responsible for everything either.
You can still laugh and still be depressed.
January 13, 2026 at 12:03 PM
You can still laugh and still be depressed.
Optimism is great, but mixing it with unrealistic expectations can lead to disappointment. Keep dreaming, but tread lightly.
January 12, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Optimism is great, but mixing it with unrealistic expectations can lead to disappointment. Keep dreaming, but tread lightly.
Monday Motivation!
If you do today what others don’t, you’ll have tomorrow what others won’t.
#MotivationMonday
If you do today what others don’t, you’ll have tomorrow what others won’t.
#MotivationMonday
January 12, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Monday Motivation!
If you do today what others don’t, you’ll have tomorrow what others won’t.
#MotivationMonday
If you do today what others don’t, you’ll have tomorrow what others won’t.
#MotivationMonday
Self-control isn't just about resisting snacks. It fuels our ability to tune out distractions, focus on priorities, and strengthen self-esteem. A bit of effort, and it becomes second nature!
January 11, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Self-control isn't just about resisting snacks. It fuels our ability to tune out distractions, focus on priorities, and strengthen self-esteem. A bit of effort, and it becomes second nature!
Change rarely arrives in one big leap — more often it sneaks in through tiny daily experiments.
January 10, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Change rarely arrives in one big leap — more often it sneaks in through tiny daily experiments.
Letting go of old explanations can feel like losing protection.
January 9, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Letting go of old explanations can feel like losing protection.
Don’t argue with your depression. Outsmart it.
January 8, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Don’t argue with your depression. Outsmart it.
Sorry for the swearing. Got carried away.
January 7, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Sorry for the swearing. Got carried away.
Studies show that ego depletion is a real thing. It’s important that we don’t take on too much all at once. New year or not!
January 6, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Studies show that ego depletion is a real thing. It’s important that we don’t take on too much all at once. New year or not!
If you feel yourself giving up by February, nothing’s gone wrong. It might just mean we need to look at why you wanted the change in the first place.
January 5, 2026 at 12:04 PM
If you feel yourself giving up by February, nothing’s gone wrong. It might just mean we need to look at why you wanted the change in the first place.
Monday Motivation!
We often forget that baby steps are still steps. Don't be afraid to move forward slowly, it's still forward
#MotivationMonday
We often forget that baby steps are still steps. Don't be afraid to move forward slowly, it's still forward
#MotivationMonday
January 5, 2026 at 7:01 AM
Monday Motivation!
We often forget that baby steps are still steps. Don't be afraid to move forward slowly, it's still forward
#MotivationMonday
We often forget that baby steps are still steps. Don't be afraid to move forward slowly, it's still forward
#MotivationMonday
What one person sees as a limitation can be another person’s freedom.
January 4, 2026 at 3:02 PM
What one person sees as a limitation can be another person’s freedom.
Not all sadness is pointless.
January 3, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Not all sadness is pointless.