#be nice to yourself

[scretladyspider]

If you can't think positive about yourself, start by thinking neutrally. When your brain says "you’re worthless", reply, "no one is worthless." Small steps make a big difference so long as we just keep walking.

[loofandtimmy]

[syntheticcy]

Reminder, you can always use your creations to help people.

Even if you believe that your art is "ugly" or "useless" it's not. Please don't tell yourself that. As an artist, you impact the world in ways you cannot even comprehend. People see your art, they see what you pour your love into. They get inspired by your work and build so many beautiful and deeply moving things. Whether it's a game, an animation, a drawing/sketch, or even a book or movie. Sometimes even a show.

Stop selling yourselves short, your creations breathe life into spaces. Not just fandoms, but entire lives. So many people love you and what you create. You just may not know it yet. You believe that your art doesn't much, but it means everything. It's just a small stepping stone for now, but even so, you should be proud— Proud of your art, proud of you. You've created this. You thought of this. You've sunk hours into your thoughts about this. Whether you're a beginner or a long-time artist, you've created something wonderful.

Please love your art and give it the care it deserves. Don't give up just yet. You have so much to do and make. It always brings me to tears when I think about all the artists who gave up. Love your emotions and love your self-expression. I know things are scary and I know it's only going to get scarier. But that doesn't mean you should drop everything and run. You still have time. You can still be yourself. You can be you. You're allowed to. At least here you are.

You and your art are more than you could ever know.

[bhloomest]

[phloxsmenagerie]

Taking this one out of storage today for Reasons™

[deurbanised-romantic]

You are allowed to start new things without making it a special occasion.

You don't need to wait for new year's or the summer solstice or your birthday or anything to change things. Sometimes it can just be a Tuesday when you do something new

[comatosebunny09]

I love you, fic writers. Whether you write 100 words or 10k+. Whether your fics are barebones or explain the significance of every molecule in every scene. Whether your pieces are self-indulgent or all-inclusive. Whether you write for yourself or for the validation of others. Whether you write from a limited POV or seamlessly toggle between them. Whether you specialize in one genre or several. Whether you write every day or every few years. Whatever your kinks are, wherever your mind lingers when you write, I adore you. I could go on, but I would sit here rambling for hours. Treat yourself to something wonderful today. You don't give yourself enough credit for how insanely talented you are. How brave you are.

[v0lumnius]

"Take care of yourself, ok?"

Wrote this in the shower with a crayon. Been feeling some things

[cybister015]

Mistress and I were doing a scene a couple weeks ago. It was nothing out of the ordinary, but I had been down on myself (body image stuff) earlier. So, Mistress had me kneel with my blindfold on while she inspected me. While walking around me, she said that I had said some very mean things about her slave, her property, and that she didn't appreciate that. [We had talked about my body image stuff before. We got a little heated because I called myself some names she didn't like]

I cried. Right there on the ground in a place that I love being in. There was no warning. I cried tears of sorrow. Seeing my words in that perspective really hit me harder than our discussion/argument had earlier. I kept my composure and stayed as still as I could during my inspection.

Perhaps d/s can really hit us harder than a typical discussion because we want to be the best sub or dom we can. If we aren't "taking care of the property" or keeping ourselves happy and healthy, we won't be our best selves-- in or out of the dynamic.

You're loved. You're worth it. Remember to be kind to yourself, especially on your worst days. 🤗

[usernamegobrrrrr]

arcane fandom this you?

Don't we just love "general audience" fics that instantly start with the most gut wrenching, depressing tags ever 🥰

anyways, I'm gonna sob now because my sister left mY DOoR oPEÆAEN 👹👹👹

[totallytubularific]

A POLITE PSA

Don't get upset with people that don't know how to do things that were taught to you at a young age.

Yes, I know that sometimes someone pretends to not know how to do something simply because they don't want to do it, but that is a them problem.

If someone wants to learn, but was never originally taught how, you shouldn't be upset with them or make fun of them.

I am writing this because my fiance, who I share an apartment with, does not know how to work the coffee machine, which came with me when I moved in, he has never had to work a coffee machine in his life, his parents, grandparents, and siblings don't drink coffee, his house didn't have one. So he doesn't know how to use one.

I have known how to make coffee in that machine since I was 8 years old, I was so short and little that I had to use a step stool to get the coffee can and the filters and to be able to pour the water in the machine.

But, he got a graveyard shift job, and wants to be able to get the caffeine without spending fuck tons of money on energy drinks, so I have to teach him how to use the coffee machine, and that is okay.

It is always okay to ask for help or to learn something that you didn't know how to do before, even if you're an adult. I know lots of people that feel embarrassed when they can't do a "simple" task that they should know by adulthood, but sometimes, the circumstances you grew up in just didn't allow for that experience. And that is okay. You are allowed to not know how to do things, and you are allowed to learn.

[positivepostoffice]

[cowbot-lumberjane]

Fuuuuuck I forgot to look for the beauty in the little details about myself and ended up spiraling for no reason!

[immadatdisney2]

hi! when you get this, you have to answer with 5 things you like about yourself, publicly. Then, send this ask to 10 of your favourite followers (non-negotiable, positivity is cool)! :3

Fuck this is hard, i suck at being nice to myself lol. I'll try anyways<3

I like when i do my nails and they actually turn out like how i imagined

While I don't like how firzzy my hair is, i love how long it is and the fact it goes a little past my hips and i can do a buch of fun hairstyles with it <3

I love when I can write something and people tell me it got them through something hard like once i got a comment that someone was having a panic attack when i posted a oneshot and it helped them calm down and it made my fucking day

I like how my writing style has grown and changed

I like how ive been able to be more myself and less the person my parents want me to be thanks to my beautiful and amazing mutuals <3<3<3

Huh, that wasnt too bad. Thanks for the ask!

-ImMadAtDisney <3

[h3artl1nk3d]

Remember that it is always up to you who is good for you. If someone brings you discomfort, you are allowed to take a step back. Never let anyone tell you who to be or not be with. It is your life, your desicions, and you deserve to be surrounded by people you love and trust. You matter <3