dear lisa,

When the clouds linger

Permission granted to move slowly, tear up, or crawl under a blanket with your favourite show. Sadness is not a malfunction—it's your body asking for care.

Gentle things to try

If you have even a sliver of energy, choose one.

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Put on your coziest clothes

Physical comfort can help emotional comfort

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Watch something that makes you smile

A comfort show or funny video—no guilt allowed

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Make yourself something warm to drink

Tea, hot chocolate, or whatever feels soothing

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Listen to music that matches your mood

Feel your feelings before moving through them

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Reach out to someone

A text, a call, or simply knowing someone cares

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Do something creative

Doodle, color, write—no pressure to make it 'good'

Truths to hold

🌻 Sadness is part of being human—it doesn't mean anything is wrong with you
🌻 You don't need to be productive or positive all the time
🌻 Rest is not laziness—it's necessary
🌻 Your feelings are valid, even if you can't explain them
🌻 It's okay to have days where you just survive instead of thrive
🌻 This feeling won't last forever, even though it feels heavy right now

Talk to yourself like you'd talk to me: “I know today hurts. I'm sitting beside you. We can rest without guilt.”

Tiny sparks of joy

☀️ Stand in a beam of sunlight (windows count).
🐾 Watch animal clips—dopamine via paws.
🌸 Scroll through photos where you felt loved.
🎮 Play a no-pressure cozy game.
📝 List one thing you're grateful for, no matter how small.

You are loved, needed, and allowed to take up space—even on gloomy days. 🧡