If you’re searching “how to stop being self righteous”, odds are you may be familiar with the following line of thought: Ugh. People suck. Why do people suck so much? Why am I so much better than everyone else? Do you ever find yourself thinking like that? I know I…
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How to Embrace Your Sexuality After Purity Culture Trauma
Purity culture trauma. We’re hearing about it more and more these days, as sex positivity rises to replace the sexual shame brought on by purity culture. You don’t have to have grown up in a particularly religious household to have experienced the effects of toxic purity culture. Purity culture permeates…
People Suck! How to Cope With the Dark Side of Humanity
People suck. People hurt other people, and on purpose! They even stoop so low as to hurt kids, and other vulnerable populations. Non-human animals and the environment are at risk from the brutality of humans, too. Some humans just don’t seem to care about anyone or anything outside of themselves,…
How to Cope With Being Touch Starved – 7 Tips for Dealing With Touch Starvation
Whether it’s a recent development due to the pandemic, or you’ve been dealing with physical isolation for some time, being touch starved can really take a toll on your mental health. There are plenty of people around the world who don’t get enough physical affection from their friends, family, or…
35 Positive Affirmations for Perfectionists
Confession time: I have a handful of posts in my drafts right now, but I decided to focus on positive affirmations for perfectionists this week, because I straight up need them. I am no stranger to the insidious nature of perfectionism. The people closest to me have told me many…
21 Positive Affirmations for Anger
Pssst, did you know: It’s okay to be angry! Anger is temporary, and it’s a natural emotion. (Hey, there are two affirmations for anger right off the bat!) When we experience anger, especially if we feel it often or if we experience a lot of it, we might seek out…
33 Everything Will Be Okay Quotes to Lift Your Spirits
Life is rough. We have our good times, certainly, but we also have times like I’m assuming you’re experiencing right now. Times where we’re feeling the need for some self care, and looking for a sign that everything will be okay. Quotes can help us in those times. Disclaimer: Inspirational…
21 Monday Affirmations to Kickstart Your Week
Ugh, Mondays. The dreaded start of the workweek. Here’s some good news: If you hate Monday, affirmations could help. Starting off the week with some positive affirmations is always a good idea. And with the general disdain so many people have for Mondays, it can really make a difference to…
27 Self Love Affirmations to Strengthen Your Spirit
How do you show yourself love? Self love affirmations can help you heal, and empower you to embrace happiness and be more confident. It’s important to note that affirmations are a starting point; they aren’t a magical cure for low self-esteem. But they’re a great way to get started in…
15 “I Am” Statements to Empower, Uplift, and Heal You
I’m gonna keep this post short and simple – just like the very concept of “I am” statements. How often to you tell yourself how strong, capable, and amazing you are? It might seem silly at first, but saying affirmations really is a quick and easy way to boost your…