June 2010
You're fiercely loyal.
Pep talk: Thank you for sticking up for your friends. That kind of loyalty is hard to find.
Today remind yourself: I’m fiercely loyal.
May 2010
Brains!
Pep Talk: You’re no bonehead! You do smart stuff all the time. Believe in that big old brain of yours. There’s some good shit in there.
Today remind yourself: Brains!
Out of sight, out of mind.
Pep talk: What's there to worry about? Nothing in the immediate vicinity. Relax, baby. Your problems are nowhere near you... And if they got close enough for you to touch, you'd knock them the fuck out!
Today remind yourself: Out of sight, out of mind.
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You only need a few.
Pep talk: Call it green. Call it thrifty. Whatever you call it, using less saves. You don’t need any extra clutter and crap in your life so, hey, kudos on conserving.
Today remind yourself: I only need a few.
Urban gardening is work!
(Via discoveringmeaninginlife)
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Busy isn't bad.
Pep talk: As awesome as it feels to be a lazy bum, a jam packed day can also have its benefits. You’re a hard worker and you could probably cram three days worth of business into one if you had to. For you, a full schedule is doable.
Today remind yourself: Busy isn’t bad.
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My God, you're hot.
Pep talk: You’re beautiful right now just as you are. Every little inch of you. There isn’t a thing about you that needs to change before you start enjoying your life.
Today remind yourself: My God, I’m hot.
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You're focused on something.
Pep talk: In an effort to more rapidly approach your goals, you might plan to focus like a laser on all the work and preparation that is needed… or you might get distracted and floss your teeth while watching Hulu. Either way, you’ve got the concept of focus down pat. When the time is right, you’ll apply that concentration where it’s needed.
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You require personalized care.
Pep talk: You're in charge of taking care of yourself and you deserve to be treated gently. You need rest, water, and positive attention. You may also need more downtime than your peers do. Don't push yourself to stay out as late as or go drink for drink with anybody. You decide what's right for you.
Today remind yourself: I require personalized care.
Good things come easily too.
Pep talk: You're a fighter and that's admirable. Thankfully every conflict and each opportunity calls for a different degree of struggle. Maybe this time you don't have to fight so hard to get a nice result.
Today remind yourself: Good things come easily too.
You'll say the right thing.
Pep talk: You're funny and interesting. Trust yourself in conversation.
Today remind yourself: I'll say the right thing.
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Now it's good.
Pep Talk: You can’t go back in time so it’s probably a good idea to accept things as they are. Things aren’t nearly as bad as they may seem… in fact, they’re pretty fucking great.
Today remind yourself: Now it’s good.
Help and be helped.
Pep talk: Are you getting enough help? If you aren't, ask for more. Your support system is there for you. If you're feeling fine flying solo, help someone else. Your generosity will come back to you.
Today remind yourself: Help and be helped.
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One unsightly burden at a time.
Pep Talk: Things have a way of getting out of hand. Dirty laundry. Unchecked email. Facial hair. You look away for one second and suddenly you have no underwear, angry friends, and a moustache. It happens but it doesn’t have to linger. Now is the time to regroup and assess your priorities. Sit quietly and ask what needs to be done. Then, when you’re ready, do it.
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You have a six pack in there somewhere.
Pep talk: You still have time to make a difference. Every hot ab starts with a single crunch and, even if your beach vacation is a week from now, you can fit a few sit ups in before then. Start now and see how far you get. Allow small positive results to motivate you.
Today remind yourself: I have a six pack in here somewhere.
It's fine. Forget it.
Pep talk: Whatever you did, it can't be that bad or wrong. I'm sure everyone else was too busy thinking of their own drama to even notice your mistake. Your secret is safe, it's not a big deal, and anyway it's been over for, like, 27 hours by now. Moving on.
Today remind yourself: It's fine. Forget it.
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You're a natural!
Pep talk: You sprang from the womb with a lot going for you. You have talent that can’t be taught and beauty that can’t be bought. Every improvement you make is a cherry on top of your innate awesomeness.
Today remind yourself: I’m a natural!
You react accordingly.
Pep talk: You're allowed to be short with rude people. You're allowed to avoid them, ignore them, or do what you must to defend yourself. You're not the asshole here and any action you take is warranted.
Today remind yourself: I react accordingly.
Enjoy it.
Pep talk: You've worked very hard and it has paid off. Congratulations! Now it's time to celebrate.
Today remind yourself: Enjoy it.
Play to your strengths.
Pep talk: You have many strengths but no one is good at everything. If you have a weakness in one area, why not play up another? Like, if you can't juggle, tell a joke. Your audience will be so taken with your hillarity that no one will care that you're not juggling.
Today remind yourself: Play to my strengths.
I have confidence in sunshine!
I have confidence in rain! I have confidence that spring will come again! Besides which, you see, I have confidence in me.
Yes, I’m doing my Maria Von Trapp impression in a sporting goods store. Why? Because they had the hat!
You deserve affection.
Pep talk: You are a genuine person with a charming personality. You have a great sense of humor and you're easy on the eyes. You deserve praise and affection.
Today remind yourself: I deserve affection.
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Any minute now.
Pep Talk: Be patient. No really. Chill the fuck out. Everything that is meant to happen will. It just takes time. You’re a speed demon and the universe needs a second to catch up with you but, when it does, you’ll get everything you need.
Today remind yourself: Any minute now.
Hey hey it's my birthday!
I’m all grown up, lovers! You know what would be the perfect gift for me? A recommendation to the tumblr directory. Enjoy the skunks!
(image by floridapfe)
Your hat is not foil.
Pep talk: You can be anything you want to be when you grow up, but you never have to be a crazy person. That position has been filled. You can speak at a normal level, shower regularly, and not frighten anybody. Aim high and be a sane, productive member of your community.
Today remind yourself: My hat is not foil.
You're an authority.
Pep talk: You know what you're talking about, smarty! One might even go so far as to say you're an expert on the topic. There's no doubt about your qualifications so proceed with confidence.
Today remind yourself: I'm an authority.
You recover gracefully.
Pep talk: After you trip up the stairs, spill what you're carrying, and say the absolute wrong thing, you'll find that you have to keep on living your life. And live you shall with as much grace and dignity as you can muster! You can recover from embarrassment and you always will.
Today remind yourself: I recover gracefully.