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Impulsiveness: The Trainwreck You Can’t Stop Watching.

Sure, let’s talk about impulsiveness. It’s that fabulous trait that makes you the kind of person who dives headfirst into a swamp without checking for alligators. You know, the one where you think, “Why not?!” instead of asking yourself if you should actually burn down your life today. But hey, you’re not dumb—just impulsive, right? Let’s fix that. Impulsiveness: The Trainwreck You Can’t Stop Watching Oh, the joys of impulsiveness. That delightful part of your brain that convinces you it’s totally fine to spend your rent money on an overpriced gadget because “It’s on sale!” Sure, it feels thrilling, like running with scissors, but let’s face it—most impulsive decisions leave a trail of regret longer than a Canadian winter. See, the thing about impulsiveness is that it’s all about instant gratification. Your brain craves that sweet dopamine hit, and you’re too busy chasing it to think about the consequences. Classic you. It’s not that you can’t think long-term—it’s that you just can’t b