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.
Remember that you don't have to be drained of all your energy to finally rest. You don't have to be overwhelmed, exhausted, incapacitated or sick to finally take a break. You don't have to wait until you get worse and burn out to finally feel like you earned rest. Rest is not earned by being productive and overworking. It is a human right. It is a human need. You deserve to rest.
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! 💐
Here's to the disabled people who aren't inspirations. Who aren't "overcoming their diagnosis" and achieving incredible things "despite their disability." Here's to the people struggling in school. Here's to the people on sick leave. Here's to the dropouts. The unemployed. The ones on welfare and disability. The ones who are economically dependent on others. The ones in the hospitals and the group homes. Here's to the ones whose struggles aren't lessened by extraordinary abilities and achievements. Here's to the ones struggling - and failing - to be average. I see you, and I hope you know that you are just as worthy of respect, support and compassion as anybody else - cause you are! Not being able to do certain things doesn't make you less of a person.
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