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you are valid. you deserve Kindness and respect. you deserve rest and nourishment. you deserve to be seen and loved and heard. you deserve laughter and delight. you may not always have these things, but you are always, always worthy of them. remember, and try to steer your lifeboat toward them.
it’s okay to say no and put yourself first - doing so doesn’t make you a bad person
it’s okay to feel unmotivated; your limits are going to be different every day
you did great today. it’s okay to take a break to rest. it’s okay to take time for yourself; to watch that movie, play that game you like, or anything else.
hey, can you stop for a second, please?
inhale for me
now, exhale
take a moment to reorient yourself - have you had something to drink? have you had food? have you taken your medications, if you need to? maybe it is time to have a shower and change your clothes, too
this is your reminder to breathe and take care of yourself, please. you got this.
you don’t have to be productive all the time; you’re not a machine, you’re a person with aspirations, feelings, and you deserve to be fulfilled and happy - take a break whenever you need to, and please take care
your creations inspire and bring joy, even if for now it is just to yourself, so please try your best to never stop creating, and to not be discouraged
unclench your jaw, drop your shoulders, take a deep breath in and breathe it out slowly - you are going to be okay, you don’t need to have it all figured out today, you are so strong for not giving up, you are not a problem and you are not something that needs to be fixed; you are loved, i promise, and you are absolutely never alone
you’re allowed to exist
studying in a new environment can sometimes help you handle anxious feelings - anxiety doesn’t have to be a barrier to education, and you deserve to learn what you want when you want to
just because you are not the best at something does not mean you are not good at it
any decisions you made in the past were made with the knowledge you had then, not the knowledge you have now - please try your best to be kind to that version of yourself, and to yourself now
gentle reminder
you are allowed to be proud of the little things you achieve; like becoming better in a video game, making really good pancakes or just getting out of bed today - not everything you do has to be world changing
it’s okay if your personal progress (especially regarding mental health) isn’t constant, perfect, or linear. sometimes there are ups and downs you can’t necessarily control, and that’s okay. growth is complicated, but it’s always there and it’s always something to be proud of. it’s always there. please don’t be discouraged.
asking for what you need is never asking for too much
