“If it gets awkward, let it be awkward. That awkwardness is something they created. You don’t owe anyone a performance of being okay when you are not feeling okay so that they can feel better about themselves.”
— Jennifer Peepas
here’s your sign to do something good for yourself right this instant. self care or self love, just do a little kind thing for you.
“This is what you have to ask yourself: Do you want to be good, or just seem good? Do you want to be good to yourself and others? Do you care about other people, always, sometimes, never? Or only when convenient? What kind of person do you want to be?”
— Charles Yu, Sorry Please Thank You (via quotefeeling)
energy givers vs energy takers 💐
understanding the difference between energy givers and energy takers can significantly impact your overall wellbeing, so here’s a helpful guide:
energy givers include:
a glass of water or a warm cup of tea
sunlight
nourishing food
exercise
laughter + meaningful conversation
cuddles with a pet
self care
meditation + visualization
reading a book
fresh air
good music
creativity
writing + journaling
setting intentions + gratitude
adequate sleep
meanwhile, energy takers include:
overthinking + poor stress management
screens + too much social media consumption
clutter
dehydration
greasy + fatty foods
people pleasing
setting unrealistic goals + expectations
unclear + sloppy boundaries
negativity
constantly going without rest
comparison
gossip + anger
it’s key to maintain a healthy balance when it comes to receiving energy. identify what is in your life that gives you energy and what takes it away, incorporate more energy givers into your daily routine, and regularly set boundaries with energy takers. here’s to a healthy and balanced lifestyle! 💐