A sigh to escape on.

a lot of loving and being loved by people is recognizing when they're sincerely trying to help or comfort you even if their words are clunky and unhelpful at best and holding onto the sentiment that they are trying to reach for you at all. and a lot of the time that has to be enough because it's all you're going to get

every time you get a little moment of joy I need you to really notice it and revel in it. suck up every last ounce of serotonin you can get. you're going to need it.

next time you see a piece of art you like take an extra minute to really take it in. next time you see a flower growing through the sidewalk cracks snap a pic of it. every time you hear a baby laugh, unexpectedly run into a friend, get to enjoy a tasty dessert, i need you to take a second and really drink it in because those little moments of light are going to make the fight worthwhile

learning lately that a lot of confidence is about owning up. like "yeah i'm a little addicted to my phone right now" or "yeah i'm not really over this person yet" or "yeah i still get pretty anxious in crowds" just saying anything at all but then following it up w "but i'm trying to get better" and being super nonchalant and unaffected. so powerful. you would literally be undefeatable in the face of even the most judgmental person. no one can judge you for things you already know about yourself and are trying to improve on. the trick is to know yourself from the inside out, to hold yourself accountable, and to actively improve every day. like that is literally the secret to never feeling like you're at the mercy of somebody else's judgment

not sure who needs to hear this but everything is gonna be okay :) the sun will always be warm, your favorite song will always touch your soul, warm bread will always be so delicious, and the stars will always shine so bright and pretty for us to admire ⭐:)

You deserve to dedicate one hour a day to self care. Whether it’s reading, writing, yoga, exercise, dancing, meditation, painting, or any activity that recharges you, give yourself that time. Just one hour—1/24th of your day, less than 5%. Make that time meaningful.

there is something very romantic about being in a car ride watching light rain fall in the windows listening to french music. was i sick yesterday and slept poorly because of it? yeah.but after months of drought and even worse health, I’m still holding out to the good things, however small they may seem. i get to watch the rain transform nature and I get to feel like a part of me can be transformed too. if nature can bloom again, so can i. i’m choosing to believe that.

you shouldn’t give up on your dreams just because you’re working on them at a slower pace than other people are. don’t compare yourself to people who don’t go through what you do.

there is nothing to wait for… life is unfolding before you every day

The only thing that has ever improved my mental health in any measurable capacity is making more friends. That's literally it

The way isolation plays on your psyche, and the way that a solid support system can improve your life is insane. One of the worst things that we did as a society is removing most avenues to find this kind of thing, and the over reliance on the idea of getting better on your own

there’s always a next book to read, a next show to see, a next concert to go to, another friend to meet, another treat to eat, there’s always more to discover or experience

Having feelings is valid, but sometimes your reactions to them aren’t valid. You are allowed your feelings. But it’s important to learn appropriate ways to cope with them.