Life lessons

Monday 17th October 2022 - 22:55

Sometimes you have to get all the way out of the hard times to get to the good points in life. I know it's cliche but there truly is a light at the end of the tunnel. Sometimes you notice it straight away and sometimes it just hits you suddenly that you lived through what you went through, you survived.

Sunday 16th October 2022 - 22:22

Your disability does not make you any less deserving of love. You deserve kindness and happiness and support from your family and friends. You deserve love. I know it can be tricky when people don't understand, or when people are insensitive but you can do this. I believe in you.

Saturday 15th October 2022 - 19:18

If you're not invited don't ask to go. There is a reason that they failed to invite you to their plans, this doesn't mean that they don't want you around them forever but at this moment you were not invited, they do not want you there.

Friday 14th October 2022 - 20:37

This is your gentle reminder that you are not burden. Not to your family, not to your friends, you will never be a burden. You life and your problems matter and anybody worth anything will tell you exactly the same thing. You deserve to feel like you can go to people with your worries, your anxieties, your problems and speak about them without being judged or like you are being a burden to them. You are loved. Remember that.

Wednesday/Thursday 12th/13th October 2022 - 22:01

Sometimes you'll say things you don't mean at the high of your anger. Just because you didn't mean them at the time doesn't mean that it didn't hurt the person it was directed at. Apologise for it.

Tuesday 11th October 2022 - 18:40

It's okay to be disappointed about something that you've been looking forward to not happening. It doesn't make you selfish and you shouldn't feel guilty for feeling that way. But there will be other opportunities, there will be other things to look forward to in the future.

Monday 10th October 2022 - 23:45

Sunday 9th October 2022 - 23:35

Procrastination just means you suffer twice. You feel guilty in the moment where you know you should be doing it and then horrible when it's due in. Doing it now just means you're getting it over and done with and means you have more time to actually enjoy that time instead of worrying.

Saturday 8th October 2022 - 23:56

It's okay to rely on people you trust. You may have been hurt in the past by other friends or other people you believed cared about your wellbeing but these are not those people and you need to give them a chance. Not everybody is like what they were like and not everybody wants to hurt you.

Friday 7th October 2022 - 23:45

Alone time can be good. The peace and quiet of not having to impress anybody and not having to be anything for anybody is good. When you are alone feel free to let your imagination wander, watch things/read things/do things that make you happy. Enjoy the time you get to yourself.

Thursday 6th October 2022 - 22:05

This is your reminder that there are things in life to be happy about. Sunsets/sunrises, the smell of fresh snow falling, the changing of seasons, puppies, kittens, your favourite book/movie/TV show, your favourite meal. Things may seem tough right now but you are worth it, you deserve to live and you deserve to be happy. And I'm so glad I stayed.

Wednesday 5th October 2022 - 22:31

You can't run from everything. As someone that has grown up running from big emotions or intense situations and has found solace in being alone, it is not always the right choice nor is it always possible. Some things have to be dealt with, despite everything. If you don't they will continue to spoil everyday until you deal with it. You can't hide away forever no matter how much you may want to. It's a tough lesson to learn.

Tuesday 4th October 2022 - 21:02

Not every day has to be a good day. It's okay to have bad days. It's okay to feel sad because of something and it's okay to feel sad and have no reason. You are not expected to be happy all the time, no human is happy all of the time. Cry if you need to, express that emotion in any other healthy way if you need to. You don't need to be happy all the time.

Monday 3rd October 2022 - 21:21

If something hurts, go get it checked, don't wait until you can't walk anymore to get a "sprained" ankle checked.

Sunday 2nd October 2022 - 22:02

Treat yourself. I don't mean always in the way of spending money on something (though if you comfortably have enough money to spend on something you really like, do it) but I mean going for a walk at your favourite time of day, taking a bath/shower with candles and using your good smelling products. Take some time out of your week to spoil yourself, you go through so much stress, you deserve to enjoy something that makes you happy.

Saturday 1st October 2022 - 23:58

If a person doesn't make you happy, if their presence does not spark joy in your heart, maybe it's time to separate yourself from them. Don't put up with being treated like you're second best just because you believe you owe somebody something. You owe yourself everything.

Friday 30th September 2022 - 20:13

Everything comes to an end whether we like it or not. Just know that those happy memories stay with you, change is scary but change can also be exciting and new. You don't have to forget the past but look forward to the future. You will have the chance to make more memories, more friends, find new places. Not everything is going to be different.

(This is my last year at my current school and a wave of nostalgia for this place has just hit me, this will be my last Christmas, my last first September here, there will be a last of everything, but I'm okay with that, nostalgia just means I have good memories here.)