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After a breakup you get a fierce drive to 'become better' — new haircut, serious gym, skill-building, making your life look (and actually be) more brilliant than it was in the relationship. The drive is real, even if it starts with a little spite. You end up finding self-improvement is worth it regardless.
💡 Did you know?
Self-determination theory research shows breakup-driven self-improvement motivated by 'intrinsic goals' (growth for self) lasts 2.4x longer than improvement driven by 'extrinsic goals' (making an ex regret). But starting with extrinsic motivation is fine — many naturally shift during the process.
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