In case nobody told you, sleeping in isn’t a sin.
In case nobody told you, your to-do list can be as simple as “make a smoothie” and “take a nap.”
In case nobody told you, showing up is more than enough.
In case nobody told you, being in debt doesn’t make you a bad person.
In case nobody told you, you are smart even if you can’t figure out how to tip without a calculator.
In case nobody told you, you are whole on your own.
In case nobody told you, you are full of creativity and there is no such thing as good or bad art.
In case nobody told you, pasta for lunch and pizza for dinner is okay.
In case nobody told you, body hair is normal and acne doesn’t mean you need to hide.
In case nobody told you, you matter.
In case nobody told you, there is no such thing as a perfect body.
In case nobody told you, sometimes crying is the quickest way to release your emotions.
In case nobody told you, someone is thinking of you today.
In case nobody told you, “No” is a complete sentence.
In case nobody told you, listening to one song on repeat is allowed.
In case nobody told you, you don’t need to hold on to the clothes that don’t fit. Donate them.
In case nobody told you, your ideas matter.
In case nobody told you, your voice should be heard.
In case nobody told you, feelings aren’t facts but you should honor them as they pass through you.
In case nobody told you, you are loved beyond measure and valued into eternity.
…Just in case nobody told you.
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