There is no doubt that each girl in their life sometimes has to suffer from depression and anxiety of being compared to others. The comparison may not come from others, but girls, themselves look around at other beautiful, successful women, and wonder: How do other girls manage to feel so good? Why can't I do it? These often make them self-deprecating and are shy to express themselves.
As a woman experiencing all those girly moments, artist
Alison Rachel understands it totally. Therefore, she has created a gallery named "Recipes For Self Love" which is included empowering images of and for women. This is the ultimate appreciation gift for the powerful, incredible women to make them feel happy and stop them from struggling with their negative mental health. Let's scroll down and enjoy her great work. I'm sure it can speak your mind and lighten your mood:
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Sometimes the best things in life come as a complete surprise. Even when something bad happens, it can be a blessing in disguise.
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Beauty is whatever you want it to be. They want to convince us that if we meet certain beauty standards, then we can have whatever we want in life.
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In both work and relationships, it hurts to hear someone says "No" to you or your ideas. But, don't be under pressure much, your feelings are more important. Don't think you're not good enough. Rejection is going to happen and happen again, it’s not the end, trust me there will be something better.
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Being yourself will make you your own version of "perfect."
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So you not only feel good about yourself but those people always help you improve. Don't waste your time with those who bring you down and make you feel shitty.
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We all grow and change over time and so do our relationships. Don't be obsessed with the past and memories, especially the bad ones. Don't let the past shape your future.
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Remember that no job is worth damaging your health, valuable relationships, and happiness. Money can't bring back time.
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Don't joke about women's things and if you like something about them, don't be shy or lazy to tell them. Make them happy with your honest compliment.
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Apply it to both romantic and platonic relationships!
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Remember that people might need a little time to adjust to change. Change is inevitable.
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Don't blame yourself for any assault!
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What you need is to realize your value!
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This can also be applied to personality, taste, talent, success, etc. It's ok to support and admire others, and not have it signify any deficit in you!
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Never lose hope in your life. It can be the best motivation to develop.
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Not only family but toxic people around you.
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You dare to say, dare to share. You are the strongest among weak people.
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There's no standard for beauty. Being ugly is totally ok.
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Don't let anyone take advantage of you.
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It's because others can't see your value. It's not your fault.
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It's not necessary to always be brave and strong to face challenges. You're girls, love yourself first!
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Only people who truly love you will recognize your self-sacrifice, so don't do it for others. It's really not worthy and it will be seen as the opposite of what you wanted to achieve.
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Care to know, care to realize that's not for you, and care to let people know you still know what's going on.
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Emotions are what no one can control, so don't feel sorry if you get feelings you don't want. You’re not responsible for how you feel about the things that happen to you and around you. Just be honest with your feelings.
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You don't owe men anything. Your body, your soul are all yours. We are equal.
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You’ve heard the saying “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger”. But, sometimes it leaves us with scars, physical and emotional, visible and invisible. Don't always so stick yourself to just one motto.
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In the process of growing up, we get sick, and it’s not our fault or something to be ashamed of.
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Women and men are equal. Not just men deserve the celebration.
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Different people will judge you differently. What matters is how you judge yourself, and don't let other people influence that.
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We are taught to be nice since we were born. No one tells us that we don't need to be nice all the time. But "nice" is defined differently depending on different people. So, be nice to people who deserve it. Don't waste your time on people who don't have good intentions for you.
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Don’t spend time with people who drain your energy or make you feel bad. There are plenty of precious relationships with people who will enrich your life, invest in those relationships.
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