#a reminder to be gentle with yourself

[planetvries]

For (a belated) Trans Day of Visibility. 🏳️‍⚧️

[a-path-by-the-moon]

[itscassc]

the way you talk to yourself matters too.

[shyranno]

"Some day this quest shall cease; Some day, for aye, This heart shall rest in peace."

[uncanny-tranny]

Periodic reminder from your friendly neighbourhood gymbro: The work you put in will come back. If you modify your workouts, the reward will still come to you.

So do knee pushups (no, we're not calling them "girl pushups"). Do weight machines. Put the resistance or weight low on machines.

The reward of fitness still benefits you because fitness is not a punishment. It should never be used or seen as a punishment for existing. Fitness is just... part of existence for many of us. However your fitness looks is fine. Don't let the broader fitness culture tell you that you need to do things their way. You'll be fine with what you're doing. If you stop needing modifications as you start doing more intense workouts, great! But if you never stop using modifications, then that's fine because fitness isn't a punishment or admittance of failure.

[yourhealingjournal]

actually, to have the audacity to live, to take up space, is the scariest and most rewarding gift you can give yourself.

[enii]

A little reminder💕

[destroy-the-binary]

Check in

I know it’s scary right now. I know the world is hard. We need to be there for each other. Love each other. Care for each other. Check in with yourself. Are you doing okay? Are you really? Check in with yourself friends. Your family. It’s okay to not be okay.

[bistaxx]

Horribly haunted by the mental image of q!Cellbit returning and finding out about Pepito and being told "Oh, you're gonna love this kid- Pepito's a lot like you!" and Cellbit being kinda worried at first because well... he knows the kind of man that he is- but then he meets Pepito and sees this tiny little sparky kid who loves coffee, plays chess, is afraid of spiders, and collects flower and and and-

[positivelypositivethoughts]

[natalyajjohnson]

this tumblr user…..wants you to know how loved, worthy, and enough you are. stop being so hard on yourself. you’re doing the best you can for now. i see the progress you’re making and you’re doing better than you think. i am proud of you. keep going, okay?

[milkoomi]

a gentle, but firm reminder …

it’s okay to not have everything figured out right now.

it’s okay to redirect yourself onto a different path.

it’s okay to feel lost in your life.

it’s okay to feel like you’re losing yourself at this current time.

it is okay.

life isn’t about meeting specific deadlines or milestones at a certain time or age. life isn’t about finally hitting your peak and going into smooth sailing for the rest of it. life is about owning and being proud of who you are and what you have accomplished. life is about making memories and cherishing them. life is about immersing yourself into things, hobbies, activities, and adventures that you know will make you happy. life is about getting yourself back up when you’ve fallen down. life is about making wrong turns til you find the right destination.

life is a journey, a story, a creation that only you have the power to control. you’re on your own little adventure in this wonderful thing we call life. you are writing every single page, chapter, and series of your own life with every achievement and every failure you may come across. your life story will be more fascinating and fruitful if you just let it be; if you just stop worrying about all the little details and about making sure you get married at a certain age or have kids at a certain or get your degree at a certain age.

let your life just be. let all that exists in your life be. so what if you fail? now you get to write every little detail about how your main character (you) gets themself back up. and what if you accomplish something? then you get to create a beautiful picture of all the wonderful feelings and memories you get from that exciting rush of getting something done.

your life is your life alone, so don’t let what other people are highlighting for themselves outshine what you can be doing behind the scenes.

[the-returnofartemis]

SHE'S ENTERING HER: SOFT LIFE ERA

affirmation: waiting for a sign is no longer my strategy; i am my own sign to begin | musical spotlight: zen by jennie

"nobody gonna move my life, gonna touch my goal, my matter"

you are someone worthy of knowing, accepting, and loving yourself on all levels – mind, body and spirit. as a woman, and more importantly, a human being, you deserve a life that celebrates your growth, autonomy and your journey toward peace, love, joy, passion and fun. you can create your dream life if you believe in yourself and show up every day to take small, meaningful steps. whether it's pursuing a goal, nurturing your relationships, or simply practicing gratitude, every effort counts. don't let fear or limiting beliefs hold you back.

this is a reminder that you are capable of so much more than you might believe. below is a series of questions that you can use as a journal prompt to reflect on your potential. revisit your answers as often as needed to remind yourself of your power to create a life you love and become the best version of yourself.

define your vision ⇢ set smart goals ⇢ take consistent action ⇢ trust yourself

ꕥ what does she like?

ꕥ what does she not like?

ꕥ how does she dress?

ꕥ what does her daily routine entail? (activities, schedule)

ꕥ what does she look like?

ꕥ what are her boundaries?

ꕥ what is her career or profession? (career, job responsibilities)

ꕥ what are her hobbies and interests?

ꕥ what is her ideal lifestyle?

ꕥ how does she handle stress and challenges? (problem-solving approach, coping mechanisms)

ꕥ how does she financially take care of herself?

ꕥ what does she spend her free time doing?

ꕥ how does she navigate conflicts or disagreements? (communication style, conflict resolution)

"nobody gonna touch my soul, gonna match my glow, like i dare you"

ꕥ what does she consume on social media?

ꕥ what are her long-term goals and aspirations? (career ambitions, personal achievements)

ꕥ whom does she inspire to be like?

ꕥ what successes/accomplishments does she have?

ꕥ what are her wellness habits? (health and self-care routines)

ꕥ how is her mental health doing?

ꕥ how does she preferred to be treated by others? (standard expectations from relationships)

ꕥ what music does she listen to?

ꕥ how does she pick herself up when she's down?

ꕥ how do people treat her? (interpersonal relationships, kindness)

ꕥ what are her weekly routines?

ꕥ what values and principles guide her decision-making? (personal ethics)

ꕥ what is love to her? (interpersonal and romantic relationships)

if you’ve made it this far, i hope you enjoyed this little corner of my world. thank you for reading and please feel free to share your thoughts! always remember to love yourself as if it’s your greatest romance.

the pictures featured in this post are from pinterest.

until next time,

artemis x

[itscassc]

It has gotten better before and it will again

[afropearl]

my loves,

please know that you will never be too much for the right person 🦢

[yourhealingjournal]

the time you spent healing is not wasteful and you can still feel sad about the things you missed out on because you took time to heal.