“If you find yourself hiding behind a fake smile, you are not alone. Be yourself.”
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life.”- Mary Oliver
“Your mind is like the ocean. Feelings come in waves. But these waves don’t last. Float with them until they break and return back to sea.”
“To move forward, you have to leave the past behind.”- Susannah Cahalan
“The brain is a monstrous, beautiful mess”- Susannah Cahalan
“People are like flowers. We all grow differently. Some are big and some are small. Some grow fast and some grow slow. Some need extra care than others. But we are all beautiful.”
“It’s not too late to take a different path in life.”
“You are bigger than what society expects.”
“Rip out the weeds that were planted in your mind when it was unaware. You decide what blooms inside of you. And the sweetest rose must be cared for each day. Your mind is thirsty for your love.”- Allie Michelle
“Negative people are all around you no matter what…it helps to take a step back and put yourself in that person’s shoes.”
“But nobody is perfect and the expectations of this world we live in can sometimes make it feel impossible to be the real you. To choose your own path.”
“Remember that your mental health journey is yours…no one elses. Don’t let the negativity get to you!”
“Don’t settle. Even if that means making big changes in your life.”
“Emotions can be unprompted. Ride the waves as they come and go.”
“Don’t be too hard on yourself. Think of everything you did accomplish today- not what you didn’t.”
“Life is like a cactus, prickly…but very beautiful.”
“Smile and ride the waves.”
“Try not to take life’s moments for granted. Be present in the moment and be grateful for another day.”
“Let things go and move forward with positivity. Enjoy the day ahead!”
“Open your mind.”
“Your feelings are just as important-no matter the circumstance.”
“Never feel guilty for sharing your emotions. Even when they are received in the way that you wanted.”
“You control your own thoughts. You control how you act and react. You decide who you want to be. You got this!”
“Rise above societal expectations and be who you want to be in this world.”
“You are a beautiful and positive person. Your feelings matter.”
“Don’t give up on the people you love (that includes yourself too!)”
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