trying to feel better

Artwork depicting a cute, anthropomorphic gray-and-white striped kitty, rendered in thick brushstrokes (like oil or acrylic paints applied with a palette knife, so that the surface looks textured).

The kitty is pictured standing upright on its two hind legs, and is dressed in a thick sweatpants-and-sweater combo with matching legwarmers. On its head are large headphones, decorated with little ribbons. Over its right shoulder is a sling holding up a rolled-up yoga mat. In its left paw is a cold drink (possibly lemonade from the color) in a covered cup, with a straw sticking out the top. On the floor next to the kitty is a matching tote bag. In the background we see a gym setting with related accoutrements – various mats, a kettlebell, dumbells, a dumbell rack, and what looks like timber dance/yoga studio flooring.

The text overlaid on the image reads:

omw to the gym [... which is an abbreviation for "on my way to the gym"]

The majority of the items depicted in the artwork (clothing, accessories and gym equipment) are rendered in gentle pastels (pink, lavender and lilac), and this color scheme imbues the visuals with a softer, more relaxed aesthetic.

Given the cuteness of the kitty, the overall image contrasts greatly with the stereotypical image of hard-punching, hyper-macho workout spaces (in my mind: bodybuilder bros by the dozen, heavy weights and barbells, harsh sounds of impact, sweaty smells and loud grunting).

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Brushing your teeth at least once every day is better than none at all.

A few hours of sleep is better than none.

A few minutes outside for fresh air is better than none.

Writing a few paragraphs of the essay today is better than procrastinating till later.

Doing something is better than nothing (of course there is exception for some cases).

Do things at a pace which makes you comfortable whilst allowing you to make progress.

I love myself too much to tolerate less than I deserve