A. is a totally complete incomplete paraplegic and thirty-something hanky-in-the-pocket cartoonist weirdo! They spent the majority of their young life sketching in hospitals, and experienced their first heartbreak at age 8 during game 6 of the ’96 NBA championships.
In the same way that you should always pay yourself at least 10% of what you earn before you pay anyone else,I strongly believe in giving myself at least 10% of care before I meet other people’s expectations
Take care Alyssa. First things first and that means you.
It’s always worked for me. I also try to give myself a present, maybe flowers or something I want to read out of that 10% so that I can see something I enjoy for the effort of going to work. Always helps, especially on shitty weeks.
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Some times it is hard to be nice to ourselves. Take care.
In the same way that you should always pay yourself at least 10% of what you earn before you pay anyone else,I strongly believe in giving myself at least 10% of care before I meet other people’s expectations
Take care Alyssa. First things first and that means you.
This is like self-tithing and I’m into the concept!
It’s always worked for me. I also try to give myself a present, maybe flowers or something I want to read out of that 10% so that I can see something I enjoy for the effort of going to work. Always helps, especially on shitty weeks.
Falling asleep standing up… only in front of friends you can trust !
uuuuuuuuuuggggggghhhhh the winter is killing my productivity.
Wow, what great pals you have! They must also have great style and hair and are also humble. I can just tell.