#gentle reminders
I know it’s frustrating when you don’t feel like you’re where you should be or not doing enough, but please take things slow. try to live in the moment. the present needs you more than the future does right now.
it’s okay if you’re healing your relationship with food and committing to not actively pursuing weight loss while still hoping it results in weight loss.
happy new year to everyone using the Gregorian calendar! please do not feel pressure to make 2022 “your year” or to be doing the most. it is simply okay to exist in 2022. im proud of you for making it through another year.
this is not it. this is not all there is. you have so much life left to live. there are so many more experiences out there waiting for you. just give it time.
it’s okay if the holidays aren’t your favorite time of year. it’s okay if the cold makes you depressed, the parties make you anxious, and the food scares you. it’s okay if this time is about surviving and not celebrating. you’re not alone. we’ll get through this together.
i know that not having everything planned out can be scary, but think of it in terms of possibility. the future is unknown because it is a blank canvas and you can create whatever picture you want.
i’m proud of who i once was and thankful for all that that version of myself did for me, but i don’t need them anymore, at least, not like i used to. i can save a space in my heart for them and still move onto better things.
sending good vibes to all students taking finals right now. take time to rest, relax, eat, and do whatever else your body is telling you it needs. it’s so easy to push aside our own needs for the sake of school and grades, but if you’re not taking care of yourself then you are not performing at your peak. even if your failing a class (or four) and everything feels like it’s piling up, you still deserve rest. you’re doing amazing. i’m so proud of you.
you don’t have to constantly be moving forward. you’re not a machine. rest is just as important as progress
After a set back you might be tempted to throw away all your progress, but I want you instead to take this as an opportunity to be extra kind to yourself.
1. cry. let out all tensions
2. drink water. you don’t want to get a headache
3. grab a snack
4. if you’re up for it, take a shower. if not, try to at least wash your face.
5. have some down time. watch a movie, read a book, etc.
6. reach out to someone for support. a friend, your therapist
7. take a nap. allow yourself to rest. repeat after me: “nobody need anything from me right now. the world will still be there when i’m ready for it”
we can try again later, but for now taking care of yourself is the biggest priority.
it’s okay to not know what your goals are. if you chose a path and decide you don’t like it then you don’t have to continue on that path just because you’ve already put time and effort into it. it can be frustrating, but there’s no point in progressing in a direction you hate.
i feel hopeful today for the first time in a while. was it a perfect day? nope. but i still have this overwhelming urge that things are changing for the better. so if you need a reminder that your good day is coming, this is it. it might take what feels like forever, but there will come a day when it finally feels like things are falling into place. in the meantime, just take care of yourself.
hi, friend. i just wanted to check in on you and see how your doing. have you eaten today? drank some water? gotten outside or at least opened the curtains? i won’t make you get out of bed if you’re not up for that today, but i don’t want you to shut the world out. so get some food, some water, put on a good movie, call a friend, and just be kind to yourself. love you <3.
it’s okay to miss who you once were while still being excited about who you’re becoming.
you don’t owe the world proof that you deserve good things.
gentle reminders
* you can get through this
* i believe in you
* take a deep breath and keep going
* you are worthy of love and kindness
* you deserve to have your voice heard
* it’s not your job to fix everyone else
* saying no doesn’t make you selfish
Reminder that I have an interest post (found here), and I will be going through and sending memes and starters at people through this
Reminder that I have an interest post (found here), and I will be going through and sending memes and starters at people through this
to anyone out there who’s struggling with having no friends — wondering where you belong in this world, searching for a place to belong — you matter. you are so important. and you will find your people or maybe just a special person who feels like home. it may seem like your loneliness will last forever, but it won’t. it never does.
As the holidays start, I know that I’ve felt very drained and worn out before Christmas week has even begun. So, if you’re chronically ill/disabled and you celebrate Christmas or any other winter holiday, keep in mind that:
-You don’t owe anyone your presence
-Your health and well-being comes before family. Always.
-It’s ok to not want to spend time with anyone during this time. You know yourself better than anyone, and you know what you need more than anyone.
-No one has the right to question you, what you need, or what your boundaries are.
-The fact that you exist is amazing and wonderful, you don’t need to do anything to deserve love and warmth.
EDS culture is taking care of yourself before you take care of others!
