if someone tries forcing their negativity onto you, you don’t have to feel forced to accept it. You can question it, reject it, reassemble it, analyze it, or challenge it.

*art credits go to my sister Instagram name: pindadonkey*

Even if you do not meet your expectation, the outcome of your hard work will get you closer to it.

*Art Credits go to My sister Jordan*

Instagram name: @pindadonkey 

Even small victories deserve small celebrations

Parts of our society are gradually beginning to become more accepting and welcoming to those who identify with mental illness. However, you may still find yourself hearing stigmatizing things, whether it be on social media, strangers at school or work, or even our own friends and family. These comments may directly or indirectly offend you if you or someone you care about in your life identifies with mental illness. If you come across someone who says ableist remarks, remember that what they say is just another reason for why we must make ourselves more aware, open minded, and respectful towards those among us living with a mental illness. For example, don’t assume you can tell off the bat if someone you know has a mental illness, or think you can just “guess” what mental illness they have. They are not a specimen for you to pick apart and make inferences about without truly knowing them as a person. Also, don’t assume that all people’s experiences with mental illness are going to be the same. Instead, be a good listener, and stand up for them when necessary if you witness someone disrespecting them.

A list of ways to cope with anxiety:

-breathing exercises

-free writing your thoughts out

-water painting

-listening to music that makes you feel good

-finding the source of your anxiety, and planning out strategies on how to cope with them

-reading a relaxing book

-good smelling candles and a cozy blanket

Sometimes it’s hard to find a balance with how much we use of our time towards getting things checked off our to do list, and actually finding a time to relax and do whatever we’d like just for pleasure. One way of going about this issue is scheduling time for both, or granting yourself the chance to relax after your’e able to gradually check a few things off. Even if you don’t get everything done, put a star next to the things that have their deadlines coming up closer, and if you at least do some or all of those you’ll be able to feel accomplished and deserving of a break.

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