— Daily Relatable Love Quotes

“Tell her why she’s perfect for you. Pick her up and pretend like you’re going to throw her in the pool. She’ll scream & fight you, but secretly she’ll love it. Protect her. Hold her hand when you talk to her. Look at her like she’s the only girl you ever want to be with. When she least expects it, pull her in close & kiss her hard. Tell her she looks beautiful. Tickle her, even if she says stop. Get her mad, then kiss her. Let her fall asleep in your arms. Call her. Give her piggy-back rides. Kiss her forehead. Be slow. Don’t push anything. Make her feel loved. Kiss her in the rain. When you fall in love with her; tell her.”

— Kazuo Ishiguro, Never Let Me Go

“It was like when you make a move in chess and just as you take your finger off the piece, you see the mistake you’ve made, and there’s this panic because you don’t know yet the scale of disaster you’ve left yourself open to.”

— sakunokishimori

“False hopes are the worst. They take you up so high that when you fell, there would be so many shattered pieces that nothing can be recognized anymore..„”

— Katherine Henson

“Having a soft heart in a cruel world is courage, not weakness.”

— Oscar Wilde

“I think it’s very healthy to spend time alone. You need to know how to be alone and not be defined by another person.”

— You’ve taken me whole.

“I should’ve never let you crawl under my skin. You’ve implanted yourself inside, you’ve taken over my heart, you’ve taken over my mind.”

— ― Heidi W. Durrow

“A woman made of parts is a dangerous thing. You never know when she’ll throw away a piece you may need.”

— Belly Conklin

“I loved him in a way you can really only do the first time around. It’s the kind of love that doesn’t know better and doesn’t want to - it’s dizzy and foolish and fierce.”

— Johnny Depp

“I suppose nowadays it’s all a question of surgery, isn’t it? Of course the notion is beautiful, the idea of staying a boy and a child forever, and I think you can. I have known plenty of people who, in their later years, had the energy of children and the kind of curiosity and fascination with things like little children. I think we can keep that, and I think it’s important to keep that part of staying young. But I also think it’s great fun growing old.”

— by~sw (I never know which one of my poems will resonate with people…*smirk & wink* apparently this one does.)

— Bradbury, Ray. Fahrenheit 451.

“How do you get so empty? Who takes it out of you?”

― Amy Reed

“What if I’m so broken I can never do something as basic as feed myself? Do you realize how twisted that is? It amazes me sometimes that humans still exist. We’re just animals, after all. And how can an animal get so removed from nature that it loses the instinct to keep itself alive?”

— Shana Abé

“I heard what you said. I’m not the silly romantic you think. I don’t want the heavens or the shooting stars. I don’t want gemstones or gold. I have those things already. I want a steady hand. A kind soul. I want to fall asleep, and wake, knowing my heart is safe. I want to love, and be loved.”

the best way to forget someone

“The best way 

to forget someone 

is to 

start 

remembering 

yourself”

— Elizabeth Scott

“All growing up means is that you realize no-one will come along to fix things.”

— William Phelps

“The happiest people are those who think the most interesting thoughts. Those who decide to use leisure as a means of mental development, who love good music, good books, good pictures, good company, good conversation, are the happiest people in the world. And they are not only happy in themselves, they are the cause of happiness in others.”

10 Self-Care Tips for the Holidays and Beyond

By: Erin M.

The holidays can be a very stressful time. There are presents to buy, relatives to visit, parties to attend…it can seem like a never-ending swirl of activity. Not to mention that this is also a usually very busy time in the workplace, as yearly budgets are being crunched, reports are being written and promotions being fought over. It can be really easy to burn out and not enjoy what the holidays should be about: appreciating the people in our lives and celebrating ourselves.

It is important that take care of ourselves during the holiday season. Along with all of the cheer, there can also be a lot of stress, anxiety, anticipation and nervousness. Food is a common way that people cope with these negative emotions and with all of the goodies that are around, it can be hard to not binge (especially if you’re dealing with eating disorder recovery) or quiet your feelings with food. 

Need some more ways to take care of yourself this holiday season and beyond? Try these tips:

1. Take a nice long bath. Consider treating yourself to some nice bubble bath, bath salts, or candles to create a nice ambiance for your tub time.
2. Meditate. This is a great way to get in touch with your mind, body and soul. There’s no right or wrong way to do this
3. Spend a Night In. Snuggle down with some blankets, hot chocolate, and Netflix to tune out the hustle and bustle for a few hours.
4. Exercise. It can be a lot harder to exercise during the winter months, as any outdoor physical activities are probably off-limits. Exercise can help you to relieve stress and is a great self-care method. Find a yoga class, go to a new gym, or even just do some basic stretches at home!
5. Clean Out Your Closet. It’s amazing how organizing our lives can help us to feel more centered! You can turn this seemingly monotonous chore into something useful or fun- host a clothing swap party with your friends (allowing you to get some new clothes and give away some of your unwanted pieces), re-gift books, jewelry, or unopened gifts from last year (saving you time and money on holiday shopping) or give your old stuff away to charity, to brighten someone else’s holiday!
6. Go to Bed Early. Chances are, you’re probably sleep deprived. Catch up instead of drinking that 5th cup of coffee and get the rest you need.
7. Give Yourself a Mani/Pedi: There are so many fun holiday themednail polishes, stickers, nail art pens, and more out there! Give them a try and have fun pampering yourself!
8. Journal. Reflect on 2014 and write about your triumphs, your challenges, and your failures, or on anything that might be on your mind. Let it out and get if off your chest. If writing isn’t your thing, record a webcam video or a visual art piece.
9. Talk it Out. Consider calling up an old friend, family member or classmate that you haven’t seen for a while, or want to reconnect with, and enjoy their company.
10. Read a Book. There are so many great books out there just waiting for you to discover them! Taking your mind away from the outside world for a while can be a good way to disconnect and recharge. Go to a library,read some free digital books, or buy something off of your Amazon Wish List.