a lot of things are outside our control and that's okay. that's normal. no one controls everything.
some things you can't control:
- other people's actions
- what others think
- time
- your past
- your very first thought about something
- your body's reaction to something
- feeling off from time to time
it takes courage to be kind. it takes effort to be kind. no, it does not cost $0 to be kind. Kindness is a choice. Sometimes, a hard one. But people still make it and that's what keeps the world going.
give yourself affection. it's very important.
- hold your own hand
- buy yourself whatever you like when you can
- reassure yourself
- pat yourself on the back
- hug yourself when you need it and no one's around to give it
- speak kindly to yourself
- feed yourself well
- dress yourself how you like
- keep yourself hydrated
- take care of your body
- make efforts to do something nice for yourself everyday
reminders for whoever needs them:
- you will see these tough times through
- it's okay to talk to someone about your feelings when you feel overwhelmed
- people around you may not always be kind to you, but you can always choose to be kind to yourself
- your emotions are valid and they matter
- you deserve to have nice, slow days
- nothing and no one is more important than your mental and physical health
- please feed yourself well. food is important for you.
- take a few full, deep breaths. allow fresh air to fill up your lungs and help you feel better <3
gentle reminders:
- you are not too much
- even if it's hard to believe, there are people who love you
- you deserve to be treated respectfully
- you have a lot of potential to do well
- there is support out there for you
- you do not need to prove anything to be loved
- it's okay to feel your emotions. let them out. supressing them will only harm you in the long run.
- hydrating yourself is important. take a sip right now if you can <3
- take one day at a time. it all compounds. you're getting there.
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i love the fact that you folks are opening up to me in the ask box <3 please feel free to rant there anytime. i'd love to listen to you.
even just writing about things that bother us can go a long way so go ahead, use the ask box, and hopefully, it makes you feel better :) i will only answer anonymous ones to protect your privacy.
with that being said, please mention any trigger warnings before you send your rants to me. i will read every single one and reply to as many as i can
please take care <3 your emotions are safe on this blog
note: i will not/cannot give you any advice because that is unethical and could go wrong (i am still a psychology student and not a mental health professional and even professionals cannot give you advice. suggestions sure.). i am only here to listen to you and hold space!
Your existence makes a difference
Some days, it is easy to feel as though everything around is much larger than us. It can be an overwhelming feeling when one feels insignificant, a small particle against this huge universe. It is natural to feel powerless that way.
However, some may also feel the insignificance of their existence in ways quite tragic. Sometimes, a lone thought about how we don’t add value to the lives of those around us may settle in our heads. It makes a cottage for itself and feeds on our vitality like a parasite.
Maybe someone (unfairly) told us/made us believe that we don’t matter. That no matter what we did, it was all futile. We couldn’t be what anyone needed. We couldn’t make anything worthy of love out of ourselves. It doesn’t matter if we’re around or not.
Pause right here.
Unclench your jaw if you’re holding it and breathe expanding your belly.
All of that is not true. Nobody gets to decide how worthy you are but yourself. You’re a complete person with dreams swirling in your irises, with ambition beating in your chest, with love flowing through your veins. You’re here and that’s a beautiful thing.
You add value by just being. Your existence makes a difference.
A good one.
it is okay to have hard days. having a hard day does not mean that it will always be like this, or that you won't get over it. you've got this. you're resilient enough.
on a bad day, don't forget to:
- cry if you feel the need to
- give yourself the space to release emotions
- take some time off work/school
- indulge in an activity that makes you smile
- ask for help should you need it
- pat yourself on the back for sticking through it
- take your time in bouncing back
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in case no one told you this today:
- you are worthy of kindness
- even if today wasn't the most productive, you still have a place here
- you hold a lot of beauty within you
- you do make a good difference to someone by just existing
- it's okay to not be your best all the time
- we're people, we slip up
- you're not annoying for speaking up in the presence of others
- you deserve all the love that you're willing to give out
- it's okay to have a bad day. or multiple bad days. we're all in this together
- you don't have to make significant changes in your life just to make others comfortable
this is your confirmation that your anxious thoughts aren't telling you the truth
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you are allowed to make space for yourself and demand for what feels good to you