Impulsivity

18/11/2025

One of the biggest obstacles in relationships isn’t love—it’s communication.
So many couples struggle not because they don’t care, but because they feel unheard, misunderstood, or emotionally disconnected.

Common communication barriers include:
• Responding with defensiveness instead of curiosity
• Avoiding difficult conversations
• Speaking from anger rather than intention
• Expecting your partner to “just know” what you feel
• Letting past hurts shape present reactions

These patterns slowly create distance, even in relationships that once felt strong.

The good news? Communication is a skill—one you can understand, strengthen, and rebuild together.

If you and your partner are ready to heal disconnection, rebuild trust, and communicate with clarity and compassion, The Relationship Repair Guide can help.
It walks you through the R.E.P.A.I.R. method, step by step, to restore emotional safety and strengthen your bond.

Start rebuilding your connection today:
https://mybook.to/RepairyourRelationship

18/11/2025

How do you handle disagreements?
Every couple faces moments where emotions run high and opinions clash. What matters most isn’t avoiding conflict but learning to navigate it with respect, clarity, and emotional safety.
Healthy disagreements happen when both people feel heard, when you pause before reacting, and when the goal shifts from “winning” to understanding each other better.

If you want to strengthen communication, resolve conflicts more peacefully, and rebuild trust, The Relationship Repair Guide offers practical tools and step-by-step strategies to help couples reconnect and communicate with intention.

Discover the book here:
https://mybook.to/RepairyourRelationship

17/11/2025

What are our biggest communication obstacles?
For many couples, it’s not the lack of love that creates distance—it’s the unspoken worries, misunderstood intentions, and emotional walls that slowly build over time. We struggle when we don’t feel heard, when we react instead of respond, or when we shut down to avoid conflict.

But the truth is, better communication isn’t about talking more—it’s about understanding yourself, your triggers, and your partner on a deeper level.
When we learn to pause, listen with empathy, and express our needs clearly, relationships shift. Trust rebuilds. Emotional safety returns. Connection grows again.

If you’re ready to strengthen communication and rebuild trust in your relationship, The Relationship Repair Guide can help.
It’s a practical, gentle roadmap for couples who want to heal, reconnect, and communicate in a healthier way.

Explore the book here:
https://mybook.to/RepairyourRelationship

12/11/2025

Understanding Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) 🧠

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is a degenerative brain disease linked to repeated head impacts. Research from Boston University has shown that a high percentage of former NFL players’ brains exhibit signs of CTE.

Symptoms can take years or even decades to appear, and they affect both cognition and behavior. Common signs include:

Memory loss and confusion 🧩

Depression and anxiety 😔

Aggression and irritability 😡

Impulsive or risk-taking behavior ⚠️

CTE can only be definitively diagnosed after death through a post-mortem examination. While there is currently no cure, supportive treatments—such as therapy, medications for emotional and cognitive symptoms, and lifestyle interventions—can help improve quality of life.

This research highlights how repeated head trauma can profoundly impact the brain, behavior, and mental health. It also emphasizes the importance of early awareness, protective measures, and support for anyone exposed to repeated concussions or head injuries.

12/11/2025

Why Self-Awareness Changes Your Circle

As we grow in self-awareness, we begin to understand our values, priorities, and emotional needs more clearly. This often leads to a natural shift in relationships: instead of chasing attention or approval, we start seeking authentic connections—people who truly align with our energy and support our growth.

This doesn’t mean cutting people out of your life for no reason; it’s about quality over quantity. Not everyone can meet you at the same depth of understanding, and that’s okay. Surrounding yourself with people who resonate with your true self can lead to more meaningful relationships, less drama, and greater emotional balance.

Self-awareness isn’t just a personal journey—it’s a pathway to healthier connections and a calmer, more fulfilling life.

11/11/2025

Your past doesn’t define you. Growth takes courage, and everyone deserves the chance to be seen for who they are today—not who they were yesterday. Offer grace, and allow change to shine.

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Everyone has a past.

But here’s the thing—your past doesn’t have to be your prison. When someone makes the choice to grow, to take accountability, and to step into a better version of themselves, they deserve to be seen for who they are today, not who they were yesterday.

Holding someone hostage to their mistakes can keep both you and them stuck. Growth is hard, and it takes courage. Recognizing that change and allowing them to show up as their new self is one of the greatest gifts you can give in a relationship.

The truth is—we all hope for the same grace when it’s our turn to grow.

11/11/2025

Everyone deserves the chance to be seen for who they are today, not who they were yesterday.

10/11/2025

Struggling with intense emotions or impulsive behaviors?

Impulse and Fire: Master Emotional Regulation by Dr. Yuliya Richard is a trauma-informed, science-backed guide for adults navigating ADHD, emotional overwhelm, or neurodivergent challenges.

This book teaches:
✔ Practical CBT & DBT strategies for emotional regulation
✔ Mindfulness tools to stay grounded
✔ Therapist-approved worksheets and exercises
✔ ADHD-specific approaches to break cycles of rage, shutdown, and impulsivity

Whether you want to better manage your emotions, improve relationships, or gain clarity and control, this book offers a roadmap to sustainable change and emotional mastery.

📘 Get your copy today: https://mybook.to/ImpulseandFire

10/11/2025

🔥 ADHD isn’t just about focus — it’s about fire.
If small frustrations hit you harder, faster, and hotter than they should… you’re not imagining it. ADHD rewires the emotional brakes.
📌 Read the full blog here:
https://impulsivity.com.au/2025/10/the-real-reason-adhd-makes-anger-burn-hotter-and-faster/
🧠 Why anger flares so quickly with ADHD
People with ADHD feel emotions with more intensity and less delay.
That’s because the brain regions responsible for pausing, regulating, and cooling down are under more pressure.
🔥 Executive functions work overtime
🔥 Impulse-control drops
🔥 Emotions surge before logic arrives
🔥 The “pause button” doesn’t kick in soon enough
This isn’t personality. It’s neurology.
💥 Unchecked ADHD anger can
• Strain relationships
• Create daily conflict
• Trigger shame cycles
• Lead to impulsive decisions
But it is manageable with the right tools.
🛠️ Support that helps
✅ Grounding techniques
✅ Skills for slowing reactivity
✅ Recognising triggers early
✅ Rebuilding confidence in emotional control
Read the full breakdown + real examples on the blog:
👉 https://impulsivity.com.au/2025/10/the-real-reason-adhd-makes-anger-burn-hotter-and-faster/

Alex is a university student, smart and creative, but often restless. He loves his girlfriend and wants to do well in class, but lately, he’s been snapping at small things—slamming doors after arguments, breaking objects in frustration, drinking too much with friends to cool down. He doesn’t u...

09/11/2025

Why We Act Before We Think: The Science Behind Impulsivity

Have you ever asked yourself “Why do I keep doing things I regret?” — whether it’s snapping in anger, overspending, binge eating, or falling into old habits?
Science shows it’s not just about “self-control.” It’s about how your brain, hormones, and genetics work together.

A new review published in The Egyptian Journal of Neurology, Psychiatry and Neurosurgery reveals:

Impulsivity is deeply rooted in brain biology — areas like the prefrontal cortex and limbic system control decision-making and emotions.

Hormones such as cortisol (stress), ghrelin (hunger), and testosterone influence how impulsively we react.

Neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin — and even certain genes — shape our drive for instant rewards.

Men and women experience impulsivity differently due to hormonal and brain differences.

Understanding this means impulsive actions aren’t just “bad choices.” They’re biological patterns that can be rewired with the right tools and guidance.

At Impulsivity, we use science-based strategies to help people break free from destructive cycles, rebuild emotional control, and strengthen relationships.
If you’re ready to understand your impulses and take back control, visit 👉 Impulsivity.com.au

Because healing starts with understanding how your mind really works. 💙

06/11/2025

Trauma of Betrayal isn’t just another self-help book—it’s a lifeline for anyone healing from lies, manipulation, or emotional abuse. Discover how to break free from the cycle of pain, rebuild trust in yourself, and start truly healing from the inside out.

Why You’ll Want to Read Trauma of Betrayal

When someone you love lies, cheats, or manipulates you, the pain isn’t just emotional—it’s physical. Betrayal changes your brain, your body, and your sense of safety. It makes you question your memories, your worth, and even your sanity. This isn’t simple heartbreak—it’s trauma.

Grab a copy here: https://mybook.to/HealingfromtheTrauma

Trauma of Betrayal is a compassionate, science-based guide for anyone recovering from infidelity, narcissistic abuse, gaslighting, or deep emotional wounds. Drawing on neuroscience, attachment theory, and trauma psychology, it helps

06/11/2025

Healing a Relationship Isn’t About Forgetting—It’s About Rebuilding Together

When trust breaks—through infidelity, impulsive behavior, or emotional distance—it’s easy to believe the relationship is beyond repair. But research shows that with accountability, compassion, and shared effort, couples can rebuild a new kind of connection—stronger, more honest, and more attuned than before.

The Relationship Repair Guide teaches that healing doesn’t come from one partner “fixing” everything—it’s a shared process of reflection, communication, and emotional understanding. By uncovering pain points, rebuilding trust, and aligning values, couples can move from surviving to thriving.

If you’ve been through heartbreak or feel the distance growing, this guide offers structured tools and exercises to help you reconnect—with your partner and yourself.

📘 Read The Relationship Repair Guide: https://mybook.to/RepairyourRelationship

Because your relationship deserves more than survival—it deserves repair, renewal, and growth.