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The chaser effect: why one slip turns into a binge
The chaser effect explained: why one slip turns into days of binging, what the 'what-the-hell effect' research shows, and a 24-hour plan to stop it.
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Neelay Srivastava
Founder, Prelua
Neelay Srivastava is the founder of Prelua.
Neelay previously built an app that reached more than 125,000 downloads.
Prelua grew out of a pattern Neelay saw again and again in that community: people don’t fail at habits for lack of motivation, but because support shows up at the wrong time. The blog is where the research behind Prelua gets written up in plain language.
Articles by Neelay Srivastava
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How to be disciplined when you have zero motivation
How to be disciplined with no motivation: why willpower isn't the answer, what disciplined people do differently, and a plan for days you feel nothing.
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Why you relapse at night (and how to stop)
Why you relapse at night: tiredness, the day's stress, being alone and a phone in bed all stack up after dark. Here's the night plan that fixes it.
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How to quit porn: the complete guide
How to quit porn without relying on willpower: why urges win at night, what research shows works, and a 10-minute plan for when the next urge hits.
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NoFap benefits: what's real and what's myth
NoFap benefits, checked against the research: the testosterone claim, the ED claim, 'retention' and superpowers, plus the benefits that actually hold up.
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Why you quit every habit tracker in week three
Why you quit every habit tracker in week three: the novelty fades long before a habit is automatic, and streaks turn one miss into failure. Here's the fix.
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