serenesets

you are never alone. when you think you have no one, there is still the sun and the moon and all the little stars. you have sunsets, and rainy mornings, and music that makes you want to dance. those things will always be there.

listen to me: you DO NOT always need to give it your 100%. you really do not. because let’s be honest, you’re human and you’re simply not always going to be able to. there are days when you can only give it your 80%. or your 50%, or heck, even your 10%. and THAT IS OKAY. only skimming one paragraph, only solving one equation, only memorizing 5 words is better than not doing anything because you have this idea in your head that things are only worth doing when you can give what you consider to be your 100%. 10% is better than 0% and some days that is all you can give. it will still add up, and you will still succeed, i promise.

Whenever you feel like you need time for youeself to breathe, to heal, to simply be, you should allow yourself to take that time, my love. Your mind and body need the rest, the recharge, the stillness. And if you find yourself feeling guilty towards your loved ones for taking time away from them, remember: It doesn't mean that you love them less, it simply means that you are giving yourself permission to love yourself a little more.