I Know We're All Sick Of Self-care Being A Marketing Tactic Now, But I Don't Think A Lot Of Us Have Any

i know we're all sick of self-care being a marketing tactic now, but i don't think a lot of us have any other concept of self-care beyond what companies have tried to sell us, so i thought i'd share my favorite self-care hand out

I Know We're All Sick Of Self-care Being A Marketing Tactic Now, But I Don't Think A Lot Of Us Have Any
I Know We're All Sick Of Self-care Being A Marketing Tactic Now, But I Don't Think A Lot Of Us Have Any

brought to you by how mad i just got at a Target ad

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I Have Found A Solution!

So, obviously classic wizard robes aren’t wheelchair friendly. (Alright, admittedly this isn’t common knowledge and also this definitely isn’t a problem for most but listen, this is a problem for me and I’m pleased to present a solution for it nonetheless.)

The issue is in the sleeves and the length of the robes. The traditional trumpet style allows them to get snagged, dirty, and caught in the wheels.

A cartoonish doodle of a wizard in a wheelchair with arrows pointing out long dirty sleeves and the train of the robe as a snag risk

This is distinctly not an issue with other mobility aids such as canes and crutches, these wizards are fine to carry on with their trumpet sleeves simply rolled up if needed.

a doodle of two cartoony wizards in traditional robes with long sleeves and floor length hems. one holds a wooden walking stick and the other uses forearm crutches.

Now, one solution might simply to shorten the sleeves and hem to be out of the way, but that looks rather silly so I won’t do that. Instead I propose the more elegant design of a hanging sleeve to maintain that flowy magical feel while allowing for better range of motion.

To the left, a quick sketch of a wizard in cropped robes, basically looking like an oversized t-shirt of a wizards robe with arrows pointing to it that say “short” and “awkward”. And to the right a simple diagram of a hanging sleeve which is a big oversized sleeve slashed open at the front so the arm can move freely out of it.

Honestly I just love the look of hanging sleeves in general and think more people should appreciate them, wheelchair user or not.

A doodle of a wizard in green robes with silver moons and stars. The robes have open hanging sleeves and fitted sleeves underneath. The wizard is holding out his arms to show them off.

In conclusion…

A doodle of a wizard in purple robes with gold stars sitting in a wheelchair. He is holding up his hand in a thumbs up gesture. The hanging sleeves are open and pinned back out of the way of the wheels and the robe is hemmed so it is not dragging on the ground. There is a back view of the chair that shows the hanging sleeves tucked up and out of the way under the wheelchair handles.

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How Marc Colours Iridescent By Roxoah

How Marc colours iridescent by Roxoah


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“This is your daily, friendly reminder to use commas instead of periods during the dialogue of your story,” she said with a smile.


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Greetings Bugs And Worms!
Greetings Bugs And Worms!
Greetings Bugs And Worms!
Greetings Bugs And Worms!
Greetings Bugs And Worms!
Greetings Bugs And Worms!
Greetings Bugs And Worms!
Greetings Bugs And Worms!
Greetings Bugs And Worms!

Greetings bugs and worms!

This comic is a little different than what I usually do but I worked real hard on it—Maybe I'll make more infographic stuff in the future this ended up being fun. Hope you learned something new :)

If you are still curious and want to learn more about OCD, you can visit the International OCD Foundation's website. I also recommend this amazing TED ED video "Starving The Monster", which was my first introduction to the disorder and this video by John Green about his own experience with OCD.

The IOCDF's website can also help you find support groups, therapy, and has lots of online guides and resources as well if you or a loved one is struggling with the disorder. It is very comprehensive!

Reblog to teach your followers about OCD

(But also not reblogging doesn't make you evil, silly goose)


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Hey, if you're wanting to make some changes to how you eat, remember- it's much easier, healthier, and more sustainable to ADD foods that make you feel good than it is to REMOVE foods.

If you feel like you don't drink enough non-sugary fluids, it makes more sense to try drinking more tea and sparkling water than it does to just avoid soda. You gotta add in the good (and remember, that the only value food has is how it makes YOU feel. Food is morally nuetral and should be enjoyed.)

Try:

Adding a handful of easy produce to lunch and dinner- baby carrots or cherry tomatoes, something 0 prep. And yes, you are allowed to dip it in dressing! (The fats can make it easier for your body to absorb the vitamins in the veggies)

Adding a cheese stick or yogurt to breakfast. The protein is good and can help you wake up faster.

Adding some roasted nuts to your afternoon snack. (ADD, not replace.) That variety and little protein boost will do you good!

Have a glass of tea, sparkling water, or juice each time you have food. Let's be honest- you aren't hydrated enough. Go buy yourself some Kool Aide mix if that'll make you drink more water! Really!

If you struggle with binge eating sugary foods and it makes you feel yuck when the sugar crash comes- eat 1 or 2 pieces of chocolate with lunch and dinner. Every day. Really. Make it not a big deal. Make it not special. Make it something you can expect, instead of crave. Let yourself enjoy it without guilt.

Remember- food is a gift. It should bring you joy, not stress. Trust your body. Enjoy the cookie. Drink something tasty.


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So I found a warning sign generator...

"Warning" sign with image of a man falling, with two wiggly lines under him: "Snakes will attack unauthorized break-dancers"
"Danger" sign with image of a curved line around a 6-spike sawblade, and an arrow pointing towards the curve: "Mega-cyclones equipped with force field"
"Caution" sign, with an image of a crossed-out bath and shower, and an image of a human wearing a gas mask: "Smash tourney in progress [line break] Wear appreciate PPE"
"Notice" sign with image of a crossed-out, shod foot: "No feet allowed! Snakes and nagas ONLY past this point"

(IDs in alt)

Anyone who wants to make their own, I used this:

observatory.db.erau.edu

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The symbolism of flowers

Flowers have a long history of symbolism that you can incorporate into your writing to give subtext.

Symbolism varies between cultures and customs, and these particular examples come from Victorian Era Britain. You'll find examples of this symbolism in many well-known novels of the era!

Amaryllis: Pride

Black-eyed Susan: Justice

Bluebell: Humility

Calla Lily: Beauty

Pink Camellia: Longing

Carnations: Female love

Yellow Carnation: Rejection

Clematis: Mental beauty

Columbine: Foolishness

Cyclamen: Resignation

Daffodil: Unrivalled love

Daisy: Innocence, loyalty

Forget-me-not: True love

Gardenia: Secret love

Geranium: Folly, stupidity

Gladiolus: Integrity, strength

Hibiscus: Delicate beauty

Honeysuckle: Bonds of love

Blue Hyacinth: Constancy

Hydrangea: Frigid, heartless

Iris: Faith, trust, wisdom

White Jasmine: Amiability

Lavender: Distrust

Lilac: Joy of youth

White Lily: Purity

Orange Lily: Hatred

Tiger Lily: Wealth, pride

Lily-of-the-valley: Sweetness, humility

Lotus: Enlightenment, rebirth

Magnolia: Nobility

Marigold: Grief, jealousy

Morning Glory: Affection

Nasturtium: Patriotism, conquest

Pansy: Thoughtfulness

Peony: Bashfulness, shame

Poppy: Consolation

Red Rose: Love

Yellow Rose: Jealously, infidelity

Snapdragon: Deception, grace

Sunflower: Adoration

Sweet Willian: Gallantry

Red Tulip: Passion

Violet: Watchfulness, modesty

Yarrow: Everlasting love

Zinnia: Absent, affection


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Some people have asked me if I can publish my mapmaking tools. So I developed a software. 🙂

Here is the result:

Canvas of Kings on Steam
store.steampowered.com
Canvas of Kings is a minimalistic mapmaking tool that focuses on randomness and auto-generated elements on user-definable and interactive pa

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hiya there!! im bea/benrey, hey/hem/she/he/it, i use this blog to reblog and keep hold of things i wanna find quickly later. including art/writing resources, information and tips, and general life stuff!!

@starboundseal is my main and @kirbys-epic-yarn is my artblog. go follow those instead lol

if you are rb spamming from here i kindly ask that you reblog directly from the original author if possible, to avoid flooding my notifs!! thank you <33

Ref Recs for Whump Writers

Violence: A Writer’s Guide:  This is not about writing technique. It is an introduction to the world of violence. To the parts that people don’t understand. The parts that books and movies get wrong. Not just the mechanics, but how people who live in a violent world think and feel about what they do and what they see done.

Hurting Your Characters: HURTING YOUR CHARACTERS discusses the immediate effect of trauma on the body, its physiologic response, including the types of nerve fibers and the sensations they convey, and how injuries feel to the character. This book also presents a simplified overview of the expected recovery times for the injuries discussed in young, otherwise healthy individuals.

Body Trauma: A writer’s guide to wounds and injuries. Body Trauma explains what happens to body organs and bones maimed by accident or intent and the small window of opportunity for emergency treatment. Research what happens in a hospital operating room and the personnel who initiate treatment. Use these facts to bring added realism to your stories and novels.

10 B.S. Medical Tropes that Need to Die TODAY…and What to Do Instead: Written by a paramedic and writer with a decade of experience, 10 BS Medical Tropes covers exactly that: clichéd and inaccurate tropes that not only ruin books, they have the potential to hurt real people in the real world. 

Maim Your Characters: How Injuries Work in Fiction: Increase Realism. Raise the Stakes. Tell Better Stories. Maim Your Characters is the definitive guide to using wounds and injuries to their greatest effect in your story. Learn not only the six critical parts of an injury plot, but more importantly, how to make sure that the injury you’re inflicting matters. 

Blood on the Page: This handy resource is a must-have guide for writers whose characters live on the edge of danger. If you like easy-to-follow tools, expert opinions from someone with firsthand knowledge, and you don’t mind a bit of fictional bodily harm, then you’ll love Samantha Keel’s invaluable handbook


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