The Stories We Tell Ourselves
personal narrative, identity and belief, rewriting your story, intentional living, clarity and reflection Brian Mahaney personal narrative, identity and belief, rewriting your story, intentional living, clarity and reflection Brian Mahaney

The Stories We Tell Ourselves

I once believed that stability meant staying put, that consistency required routine, and that adventure was something other people pursued. But eventually, a quieter realization took hold: these weren’t facts. They were stories I had repeated to myself until they began to feel like truth. I started to wonder what else I had mistaken for reality. What other inherited beliefs had quietly shaped the contours of my life?

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Reclaiming Attention in an Age of Distraction
digital distraction, intentional living, deep focus, attention span, creative clarity, reclaiming attention Brian Mahaney digital distraction, intentional living, deep focus, attention span, creative clarity, reclaiming attention Brian Mahaney

Reclaiming Attention in an Age of Distraction

I pick up my phone without thinking, thumb moving automatically, drawn by a force of habit rather than any real decision. Mid-scroll, awareness returns, sudden and sharp, and I catch myself in the act. A discomfort settles in my chest. My attention, that quiet current shaping every experience I have, is slipping through my fingers. How long have I allowed distraction to dictate the rhythm of my days?

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