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little self care things ♡

open this if you don’t feel good today 💌

taste:

eat small fruit snacks

buy yourself a treat occasionally

make a cake in a mug

chew flavored sugar-free gum

put lemon in your water

hearing:

listen to your favorite music

or just wear earphones to block things out

listen to white noise/ambient sounds

smell:

put on some sweet-scented lotion

spray a bit of your favorite perfume

make your favorite coffee or tea

sight:

look in the mirror and tell yourself you look good today

clean the clutter in your room + throw things away

close all the unused tabs

clean the dishes + do your laundry

delete unused apps

make your bed

fold your clothes tidily

organize your books and papers

turn down the brightness of your phone/computer at night

smile and be more polite at strangers

open up the curtains, let the light in

go outside often

touch:

hug people you love

cuddle your pet

read while lying in your bed

hug a soft toy

appearance:

wash your face/use face wipes

dry shampoo if you’re too tired to shower

brush your teeth

exfoliate + moisturize your skin

change into clean clothes

brush your hair

put on some lip balm

body:

do your favorite exercises

take a nap

take deep breaths with your stomach

take a warm shower

stand up and stretch your legs

put on some music and go for a walk outside

get at least 7 hours of sleep

drink lots of water

hobbies:

always make some time to do what you love

create art, writing and music for yourself, not anyone else

don’t feel embarrassed about your hobbies

be patient with yourself, progress takes time! don’t give up

hobby ideas: cooking, reading, drawing, painting, a sport, a new language, learn a musical instrument, collect things, photography, join a class or a club

mind:

put yourself first

spend less time around people who make you feel bad

write your thoughts in a journal

stand up for yourself

stop judging people

don’t dwell in the past

concentrate on what’s happening now

don’t try for people who don’t care

stop caring about what’s not important

be a friend to yourself, rather than a bully

learn to love your body

see the bigger picture

change self-destructive habits

appreciate the good

let things go

ask for help

studying:

make lists

focus on priorities

stop putting everything off

turn off your phone if you need to

take breaks

do one thing at a time

believe in yourself!

other:

laugh a lot

get a plant and name it

buy flowers for yourself

be ok with being alone

go out with your friends

watch a movie

I hope you feel better soon. You deserve so much. Things will get better soon so keep going. ☁️ I love you

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OC questions I’ve asked my friends & TTRPG players…

… Ranging from somewhat profound to intensely inane. Thought I’d share them in case anyone else can get some use out of them!

What was the last time they pulled an all-nighter, if ever?

What’s the weirdest place they’ve ever slept?

If they were living now, what type of face mask would they wear — ie, plain black, patterned, with words, etc?

As a young kid, were they particularly attached to any comfort items, like stuffed animals or a blanket?

What do they think of abstract art?

When going out in cold weather (say under 0C/32F), what kinda outfit do they wear?

Are they afraid of heights?

Are they a fast/slow/average reader?

Are there any foods that they really fucking hate?

On a scale of 1-10, how bothered are they by the sight of blood?

When’s the last time they laughed so hard they cried, if ever?

Do they prefer baths or showers?

What’s a reoccurring dream/nightmare that they have, if any?

When they visit museums, do they go slowly, reading everything, or go through quickly?

Do they ever cry at movies/books/shows?

Have they ever kept a journal?

Are they good at jigsaw puzzles? Do they enjoy them?

What’s the most physically uncomfortable situation they’ve ever been in?

What do they do when they’ve got a song stuck in their head?

Favourite type of baked goods? Are they good at baking?

Are they a good kisser?

How much do they follow the news? Has this always been the case, or has it changed over time?

Favourite ice cream flavour?

Do they ever cry because something is too cute?

Do they have any superstitions?

How consistent/regular is their sleep cycle?

If they were to play D&D, what race/class would they pick?

Do they sing in the shower?

Can they play an instrument? Which one?

Can they ride a bike?

Favourite meal of the day?

What do they smell like?

Do they like to doodle?

What’s one of their guilty pleasures?

Do people usually notice their eye colour?

What are their lying “tells”? Are they aware of these tells?

A friend whips out a camera unexpectedly and goes “say cheese!” — what pose do they strike?

What would be the worst quality that someone could attribute to them, in their own mind? As in, what would they think is the worst thing someone could think about them — that they’re selfish, lazy, violent, cowardly, stupid, etc.?

How do they mark their place in a book?

Big spoon or little spoon?

How much time/thought do they put into their outfit on an average day?

What’s the most ridiculous thing they’ve ever spent money on?

What’s a funny story that a stranger has about them?

What do they consider the kindest thing someone has ever done for them?

What’s the cruelest thing they’ve done that they don’t regret?

What’s their least favourite chore?

The person they care about most/their best friend asks them to hide a dead body. How willing are they to help, no questions asked?

What’s the favourite way to eat potatoes?

If they were a plant, what would they be?

If they had to give an impromptu hour-long lecture on any subject, what would they talk about?

What would be/is their most-used/favourite emoji?

What would/do they put as their computer/phone wallpaper/ background?

Have they always had their current hairstyle? If not, what’s another hairstyle they’ve had in the past?

When they can’t fall asleep, what do they do?

What do they consider the best decision they’ve ever made?

What do they wear for a day out at the beach?

How do they feel about babies? How would they deal with a friend’s baby being put in their arms?

Most embarrassing situation they’ve ever experienced?

How do they feel about rollercoasters?

Have they broken any bones and if so, how?

Do they consider themself a good liar?

Would they rather have very cold weather (under -20C/-4F) or very hot weather (over 30C/86F)?

How good are they/would they be at Monopoly?

Do they like musicals?

Have they ever been blackout drunk? Under what circumstances?

What genre is the book that they’ve read the most times in their life?

What’s something they (at this moment) think/hope they’ll never have to admit to someone else?

How good/bad are they/would they be at assembling IKEA furniture?

What’s something that really scared them as a kid?

Ae they allergic to anything?

What’s the longest they’ve ever gone without sleeping, and why?

Feelings on spicy food?

How much do they jay-walk in cities?

Do they have any tattoos or piercings? Do they want any/more?

Preferred way to eat eggs?

Do they consider themself an optimist, pessimist, or realist?

If they’re served a food they don’t like (at like, a restaurant or someone else’s house), will they eat it anyways or leave it to the side?

Would they describe themself as funny?

How physically flexible are they?

What’s the most bored they’ve ever been?

What’s one book you’ve read that you think they would also like?

What’s a scent that never fails to make them nostalgic?

What’s the worst thing they’ve done on a dare?

How did they celebrate their coming-of-age?

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a menagerie of oc questions:

What kind of magic would they have? If they already have magic, would they prefer another kind?

What’s their laugh like?

What’s their smile like? What makes them smile?

Are they afraid of bugs?

Are they outdoorsy?

What kind of chocolates do they avoid in a box of Russell Stovers?

What’s their least favorite kind of weather?

What Studio Ghibli movie are they?

What Disney song are they?

Do they have any scars or piercings?

Are they competitive?

What is their astrological sign?

What is their Hogwarts house?

Do they like spicy food? Do they like sweets?

Do they associate a certain food with a memory?

Likewise, do they associate a certain smell with a memory?

Are they a heavy sleeper?

What’s their sleep schedule like?

What’s their color palette?

Do they like other people playing with/touching their hair?

Would they swim with sharks?

Do they like the smell of gasoline?

What do they like more, sunrise or sunset?

Rooftop stargazing or meadow cloud watching?

Do they like being out in the rain?

How do they flirt?

What is their relationship like with their parents? Do they have any?

How do they feel about physical affection?

What is their love language?

What’s the quickest way to their heart?

Do they have any precious mementos or keepsakes? What are they?

Are they religious?

How healthy is their diet?

Where would they be at a frat party?

What kind of drunk are they?

Have they had a first kiss? What was it like?

Are they down to get pegged?

Can they fight?

Would they hide injuries?

What’s an experience they gloss over that is a matter of concern?

What were they like as a child?

What vine represents them?

Can they rip an apple apart with their bare hands?

Morning person or night owl?

Is there any one thing they would change about themselves?

What’s one thing that would shut them up?

Are they keeping secrets? What are they?

How would their friends tell them apart from a doppelganger?

Where do they fit on the lawful alignment chart?

What au do you put them in when their story gets a bit too dark?

Are they a pacer? What’s their body language like when agitated?

Are they a good babysitter? A bad one?

Are they prone to daydreaming?

What kind of dessert would they be?

Would they ever bingewatch a show? What is it?

How would they fare in the zombie apocalypse? 

What are their opinions on mushrooms?

Is their a quote/song lyric/line of poetry that best describes them? What is it?

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Based on this vine

List of Non-sexual forms of intimacy

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dad look at this cool bat i found outside. dad please look at him. dad you're not looking please he's so cool look

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Small physical things that give your characters personality

How they smile

What their “tell” is for lying

Posture

Volume of speech, if they’re verbal

Nervous tics

How much eye contact do they make

In a group conversation, how close do they stand to others? Are they off to the side just listening and occasionally speaking or are they right next to people?

When standing, what do they do with their hands? Talk with their hands, cross their arms, put hands in pockets, prop up against the wall, etc

The sound of their footsteps

Nonverbal greetings: do they wave, nod, hug, glare, punch, high five, something else?

How do they get others’ attention? Raise hand, clear throat, etc

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