Strength To Carry On

[slfcare]

things to do when your day's been bad

lie down on the floor beside your bed

take a shower, use the good soap

listen to a song you liked ages ago

write your thoughts out in all caps

draw a head and then 'decorate' that head however you're feeling (I drew a man with a hole for a face. It worked)

listen to a song and try to focus on one (1) instrument at a time, baseline, drums, guitar, another guitar, repeating sound effect

wash your face

take a nap or go to bed early

call someone. tell them about your horrible day or let them talk about theirs or both

go through your camera roll (specifically the screenshots folder)

go through your saved instagram posts / tumblr likes

watch That One Really Great Live Performance of That Artist You Love, then read the comments of everyone having great taste like you do

cry a little about it

remember that this day will end and another will begin. it'll be all new, never experienced before, no bad things will have happened, and you'll be okay.

[positivelifetips]

#NewYear #2022 https://instagr.am/p/CYPmdPWJxSq/

[soft-butch-cassidy]

depression tips™

shower. not a bath, a shower. use water as hot or cold as u like. u dont even need to wash. just get in under the water and let it run over you for a while. sit on the floor if you gotta.

moisturize everything. use whatever lotion u like. unscented? dollar store lotion? fancy ass 48 hour lotion that makes u smell like a field of wildflowers? use whatever you want, and use it all over. 

put on clean, comfortable clothes. 

put on ur favorite underwear. cute black lacy panties? those ridiculous boxers u bought last christmas with candy cane hearts on the butt? put em on.

drink cold water. use ice. if u want, add some mint or lemon for an extra boost.

clean something. doesn’t have to be anything big. organize one drawer of ur desk. wash five dirty dishes. do a load of laundry. scrub the bathroom sink. 

blast music. listen to something upbeat and dancey and loud, something that’s got lots of energy. sing to it, dance to it, even if you suck at both.

make food. don’t just grab a granola bar to munch. take the time and make food. even if it’s ramen. add something special to it, like a hard boiled egg or some veggies. prepare food, it tastes way better, and you’ll feel like you accomplished something. 

make something. write a short story or a poem, draw a picture, color a picture, fold origami, crochet or knit, sculpt something out of clay, anything artistic. even if you don’t think you’re good at it.

go outside. take a walk. sit in the grass. look at the clouds. smell flowers. put your hands in the dirt and feel the soil against your skin.

call someone. call a loved one, a friend, a family member, call a chat service if you have no one else to call. talk to a stranger on the street. have a conversation and listen to someone’s voice. if you can’t, text or email or whatever, just have some social interaction with another person. even if you don’t say much, listen to them.

cuddle your pets if you have them/can cuddle them. take pictures of them. talk to them. tell them how u feel, about your favorite movie, a new game coming out.

[biromanticwritergal]

Madea - Let Them Go (Life Changing Advice)

[truebluemeandyou]

DIY Spiderweb Cupcakes

Updated 2019

Make these easy DIY Spiderweb Cupcakes from scratch or using a mix.

The frosting is chocolate buttercream dipped in a chocolate ganache. Melted white chocolate chips create the spiderweb pattern.

For more Halloween food like 18 Gross Halloween Recipes, snakes on a stick, grilled turtles, spiderweb cakes and devil cupcakes go here: truebluehalloween.com/tagged/food

Find the DIY Spiderweb Cupcakes from SugarHero here.

*Also be sure to check out SugarHero’s 3 ingredient spiders at the bottom of her post.

For More Spiderweb Food Recipes, See Below:

DIY Pumpkin Spice Spiderweb Cookie Pizza from Crazy for Crust here.

DIY Easy Spiderweb Cupcake Recipe from Delightful E Made here.

DIY Easy Spiderweb Chocolate Bark Recipe from Purple Chocolat Home here.

DIY Spiderweb Cake Recipe and Tutorial from The Cake Blog here.

DIY Marshmallow Spiderweb Chocolate Cake from Say It with Cake here.

[officialprydonchapter-deactivat]

Can you do something for me, please?

I want you to reblog this if you believe that two people can be very close and physically affectionate with one another, but still have a completely nonsexual, non-romantic relationship. 

Even if the two people in question are capable of being sexually or romantically attracted to one another. 

Because the friendship I share with someone I consider family in a way that transcends blood has been typecast as a romantic relationship ENTIRELY too many times, and I’m beginning to get sick of it. 

[not-so-mundane-after-all]

I’ve never reblogged anything faster.

[catchymemes]

[catchymemes]

[justcatposts]

Dropping a hint to my human 

(Source)

[justcatposts]

Love, Hugs, Peace. 

(Source)

[justcatposts]

This was supposed to be for our newborn… 

(Source)

[boazpriestly]

[angelicnsoft]

People pleasers special:

Your life is not about what they think, it’s about what you think;

It’s not about what they need from you, it’s about what you need for you;

It’s not about how to make them like you, it’s about do you enjoy being around them;

It’s not about how to make them happy, it’s about how to make yourself happy;

It’s not about what pleases them, it’s about what pleases you;

It’s not about them, it’s about you;

It’s all about you.

[positivelypositivequotes]

Be the person who stops the cycle of hate by not passing it on to someone else..Don’t become the person who wrecked you...Don’t be that person to either yourself or to someone else...Be the beautiful result of the ugly process..

[areyouokay2020]

No negativity, please.

Via @weheartit

[fluffygif]

This video will make your day!

[recovering-and-healing]

IDEAS FOR “DO IT YOURSELF SELF-CARE KIT“

Self-care is so imprtant. You might want to consider putting some of these items in your self-care kit (or add to your existing one).

First get a container.

___  A list of reasons you love yourself

___  An “I love you” picture to look at

___  Blank papers to write yourself a love letter, to draw, doodle, etc

___  Bottle of water

___  Bubbles

___  Calming stones

___  Chocolate

___  Colorful pencils

___  Coloring book

___  Compress

___  Crayons

___  Deck of cards

___  Earbuds

___  Earplugs

___  Essential oils to put behind your ear (lavender, etc)

___  Face cream

___  Funny comics

___  Fuzzy socks

___  Glue

___  Gratitude list

___  Hand cream

___  Healthy snacks

___  Important phone numbers

___  Index cards

___  Joke book

___  Kind messages you have received

___  Knit, sew, crochet

___  Lego

___  Lip balm

___  List of best friends

___  List of funny comedies to watch

___  List of [good] things you did

___  List of happy things

___  List of ideas that help you stay strong

___  List of reasons to laugh

___  List of reasons you love to be alive

___  List of tips to de-stress

___  List of things that activate your 5 senses

___  List of things you would enjoy doing

___  List of your big dreams

___  List of your strengths

___  Lotion

___  Magazine

___  Markers

___  Medicines

___  Nail polish

___  Nice smelling soap, or candle in a safe container

___  Notebook

___  Pens and pencils

___  Pictures of happy memories

___  Pictures of loved ones

___  Pictures of things you love

___  Positive, inspirational, and good vibes only quotes

___  Protein bar

___  Puzzle

___  Radiant Monkey mood tracker app (mood diary for phones)

___  Rubber bands

___  Self-care Journal

(suggestion: this one is very good, by Rachelle Abellar, $30.00 available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1312786051?ie=UTF8&tag=bustle2443-20&camp=1789&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=1312786051)

___  Silly games

___  Silly putty or play dough

___  Sleep mask

___  Small mirror (to smile at yourself)

___  Small stuffed animal

___  Sparkling glue

___  Stickers

___  Stress ball

___  Tea

___  The Little Book of Mindfulness

(suggestion: by Dr. Patrizia Collard, $6.00 available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1856753530?ie=UTF8&tag=bustle2443-20&camp=1789&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=1856753530)

___  Tissues

___  Vitamins, supplements

___  Warming pillow for neck and shoulders

___  Word game

___  Your favorite book

___  Your favorite children’s book

___  Your favorite candy