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Insecurity and self-doubt28 cues
Struggle to change and relapse27 cues
Overwhelm and mental noise12 cues
Identity and self-worth8 cues

Self-discipline and impulse control26 cues
Character and moral integrity26 cues
Daily conduct and kindness7 cues
Epistemic humility and self-honesty4 cues

Conflict with difficult people18 cues
Acute anger and rage12 cues
Daily irritation and friction11 cues

Deliberate effort and plateaus14 cues
Craftsmanship and excellence10 cues
Deep learning and comprehension6 cues
Creative block and perfectionism5 cues

Practical setbacks and obstacles18 cues
Resilience and rebuilding after defeat9 cues
Misfortune and reversals6 cues

Lack of purpose or calling29 cues
Setting aims and priorities3 cues

Fear of failure and error11 cues
Timidity and conflict avoidance7 cues
Fear of success and the Jonah complex6 cues
Fear of uncertainty and the unknown5 cues

Fear of others' opinions21 cues
Approval-seeking and people-pleasing4 cues
Reputation and public honour2 cues

Anticipatory anxiety and future worry19 cues
Existential anxiety and freedom3 cues
Decision paralysis and choice3 cues

Self-deception and rationalisation12 cues
The shadow and repressed drives10 cues
Projection and condemning others2 cues

Solitude and capacity to be alone14 cues
Loneliness and social disconnection8 cues

Mental models and decision quality17 cues
Cognitive biases and thinking errors3 cues

Betrayal and injustice6 cues
Insult and disrespect5 cues
Resentment and grudges4 cues
Blaming parents and upbringing4 cues

Time scarcity and shortness of life7 cues
Contemplating mortality4 cues
Postponing life and wasted years3 cues
Fear of death and non-existence2 cues

Status anxiety and wealth comparison12 cues
Envy and resentful comparison3 cues

Procrastination and delaying action14 cues
Creative resistance and self-sabotage1 cues

Boredom and existential ennui6 cues
Passivity and learned helplessness4 cues
Apathy and loss of curiosity3 cues
Mediocrity and default living1 cues

Meaninglessness and nihilism11 cues
Existential despair and hopelessness2 cues

Deep focus and single-tasking8 cues
Smartphone and notification distraction2 cues
Dopamine overload and compulsion2 cues
Multitasking and switching drain1 cues

Conformity and herd mentality10 cues
Downward pull of others2 cues

Emotional suffering and anguish8 cues
Trauma and catastrophe2 cues

Depressive low mood5 cues
Rumination and negative thought loops3 cues
Depressive withdrawal and inertia1 cues

Guilt and self-blame5 cues
Regret over past decisions2 cues
Moral luck and outcome-blame1 cues

Loss of career or status3 cues
Exile and loss of home3 cues
Loss of wealth or possessions1 cues

Acute crisis and emergency2 cues
Collective turmoil and instability2 cues

Simplicity and independence from luxury4 cues

Ageing and bodily decline2 cues
Chronic illness and disability1 cues

Death of a loved one2 cues
Prolonged mourning and consolation2 cues
Continuing bonds after bereavement2 cues

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