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#worldmentalhealthday I was pretty hesitant to make this a drawing, I know it’s dark, but its something I think about constantly. I struggle A LOT with negative self-talk. Sometimes I imagine if someone heard some of the things I say to myself about myself, they’d think I’m sadistic. It’s something I am so so aware of and have had to confront many times. it’s held me back, it’s driven me to depression, it’s kept me up at night etc etc etc. I’m still actively working on this, and I am by NO MEANS even close to eradicating this problem of mine. I’m really lucky to have friends and family out there (and a therapist :) who remind me to be kinder to myself, to give myself some grace. Buuuut, I know that this is a ME problem, and i need to seek affirmation from within myself. not there yet, but I know a lot of people out there may be told everyday that they are wonderful (which they are!) but don’t believe it themselves. I get it and I see you! Let’s try to be kinder to ourselves. xx @bykellymalka
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o i was listening to @workinprogress pod by @sophiabush with guest @whitneycummings and she said this quote and i swear it hit me like a ton of bricks. as a workaholic/a general opt-outer of anything that has to do with leaving my house, i use the idea of ‘having to work all the time’ as an excuse to not do things for myself or leaving my ‘work’ comfort zone. consequently, this has isolated me from friends and family, it’s created an unhealthy lifestyle, lack of sleep, etc. etc etc. this line perfectly illustrated to me why it isn’t healthy just for YOU to push out your life, but for your work, too. how am i supposed to make art that makes progress and is relatable if i don’t go out and have a damn life?!??? idk this was a WOA moment for me in terms of saying a feeling i’ve had so simply and concisely (which, as you can see, concision is not my strong suit). anyway. listen to the pod. it was excellent. HAPPY FRIDAY! xx
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let’s do better. i’ll be at the DTLA climate strike, where will you beeeee. let’s do this!!! #climatestrike#schoolstrike4climate#climatechange
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do you ever think about how you’re overthinking something you shouldn’t even be thinking about? and then you can’t stop overthinking about how you’re an over thinker and how you wish you would just stop thinking these thoughts that make you overthink????? and then it’s 4am and you haven’t slept and you’re left thinking why oh why are you such an over thinker??? WELP. xx @bykellymalka
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hi. happy sunday. here’s a mantra that i always tell myself when my friends or fam are having a hard time and need someone to just be there for them, i always want to be the best friend, daughter, sister, coworker, human, etc etc i can be, and i think practicing radical empathy and being understanding of others is always at the core of that. hope everyone has a lovely sunday!
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