The Best Gift You Can Give Yourself
Especially when times are tough
I often get swept up into a spiral of thinking about all the ways I have failed and fall short of expectations. It’s a habit that is not easy to break, but I work at it everyday.
Not giving in to self-doubt feels like getting on a treadmill, putting in some work, and resolving to do it again tomorrow.
This season is no exception. Plenty of doubts and fears to go around. But I’m grateful for the chance to get up in the morning and keep working at being kinder to myself.
It’s easier to remind others to be kinder to themselves. All around me, I see people trying their best too. Some are harder on themselves than others.
If there’s one gift you can give yourself as we wind down the year, maybe it can be this: a little more love and forgiveness for yourself.
May your burdens be lighter. Thanks for reading and being here. Hope you enjoyed today’s comic as much as I enjoyed drawing it.
🎈 Art prints are available in my gift shop upon request. Warmest wishes for the season.
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Thanks so much for this! Love the art and the message behind it. And I especially love the future version of yourself, moving through a crazy sci-fi world with a smile on her face. 😁
I'm glad you're facing your doubts, and I'll keep facing mine, too.
Thanks Connie, your voice (and drawings of course) resonate. Happy holidays and all the best for the new year!