Life relatables/reminders

"I’ll never forget the most valuable piece of advice I was given, “if you feel like you can’t make it through the day, only focus on the next hour. If you feel like you can’t make it through the next hour, only focus on the next few minutes. If you feel like you can’t make it through the next few minutes, take it one breath at a time.” I have to remind myself that, you’re gonna be okay, try to see through the cloud of doubt that is harboring all of the negative energy. It’s gonna get better. You are not alone. You are loved. So many people care about you, and want to see you happy and smiley. It’s okay to feel like this. Your feelings are valid. It’s okay to feel nothing at all. You’re not going to feel like this forever." (Source X)

"if you practiced self care today by cleaning your room, doing dishes, catching up on missed assignments, and eating healthy, i’m so proud of you. your hard work is really impressive, and even if other people don’t notice, you did great.

if you practiced self care today by resting, drinking tea, and rereading/rewatching old favorites, i’m so proud of you. it takes strength to be kind to yourself, and you deserve that kindness. i’m really glad you were able to get it. 

if you struggled with practicing self care today, i’m still proud of you. you are surviving. it can be so hard to make it through the day, and you did it. you’re going to go into tomorrow, alive and able to keep living and keep growing. your survival means something. you’re going to be ok."

"Things will work out, but staying up all night worrying about them isn’t going to help. So for now, rest your head and get some sleep; tomorrow’s another day to fight your fight. "

When my therapist tells me I’m avoiding things: