Do you ever feel angry at a person who’s always smiling and seems just so irritatingly happy? Or maybe you have felt a pang of jealousy for another person's talent? Or perhaps the sun is shining too bright, the wind is blowing too strong, and the temperature is always wrong? Don’t worry, we all sometimes have a rainy day, and this list of wholesome and cute drawings is here to help during those moments.
Whether you’re out of luck reaching for your goals, have lost some faith in yourself or are just plain sad, Bored Panda has collected these gentle pick-me-ups, perfect reinforcements and inspirational quotes for you to keep on and keep on going from whatever point you are at now. And if there’s nobody to tell you the things listed in these fun comics, say these short quotes for yourself out loud - after all, no one is a better friend to you than you.
So, erase that sourpuss grin, take a deep breath, scroll down below for a little motivational quote fuel and believe that tomorrow's going to be a brighter day!
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There's Hero Inside Everyone Of Us
That's nice in theory, but if I give an unsolicited compliment to a random stranger they'll either think I'm weird, hitting on them, want something or taking the p**s.
He lied. He told the kid he thought the hat was ugly. Great. Now I'm going to suspect every compliment everyone gives me for the next month or so. You can always find something nice to say that you really mean. It's not hard, once you put yourself in that mindset. But lying to produce a result you want to see in the world? And teaching your kid to do the same? No.
Wdym the 'guy with the ugly hat'? His hat rocks, I would totally wear that!
Love LB, such great messages in his work. For anyone interested you can find his work here: https://www.webtoons.com/en/slice-of-life/lunarbaboon/list?title_no=523
thank you very much! i wanted to see some more of his work
Load More Replies...That comment alone could have the power to save that person's life. Some people are so close to self termination that they just need SOMETHING, anything to give them pause, to shine a small light into the darkness they are in and show then they everything isn't hopeless, that there's still SOME good. Never underestimate the power of a kind (or a harsh) word. For your, there may be no cost in either, not to the person you direct them at, it could cost everything
We all have the power to be kind caring loving and compassionate with the ability to make others happy. It's just that we should do it more often.
Love
I know that I'm not ugly but I grew up thinking that I am, because of all the bad people around me, even my parents. Now that I have a boyfriend I still don't know why he likes me so much and why he find me so cute.
i feel ugly all the time-i will NEVER use my own pic anywhere on social media
Load More Replies...Maybe they should take selfies or look in the mirror when something cool is happening.
We All Have To Start Somewhere
Your Actions Never Go Unnoticed
another piece of dog-vice from the Lord Of Wisdom: “if the ball is too big for your mouth, then it isn’t your ball”
Load More Replies...The Special Thing Is There's Nothing Special About You
I know! They've been attacking me the whole article!
Load More Replies...awwwwwWWWwwWwwwwWwWwWwWwwWwwWwwwwWWWwWwWwWwwwWWwWWW so sad stupid onion ninja's >:(
Why the whole scene of dying mom? Makes it seem so saaadddddd... :,(
when i die, this is what i will say. aside from having my friends stick both my middle fingers up so i flip off everyone who looks in the casket
Get Practicing
"Talent" is quite often really an insult for "I do not acknowledge your hard work".
Man do I relate to this. People say that to me all the time (I'm a life-long model-builder). It's not "talent" it's a couple decades of misery, frustration and failure but wanting it badly enough that I kept at it until I got to a place I never thought I'd get. So while I know they mean well, I honestly find it insulting when people say that to me. I'm not totally devoid of social skills though so I keep that to myself and say thank you. If they seem like they might care then I might go on to give the Cliff's notes of how I got to where I am now.
I never realized how true this is, until I looked at some old art of artists that I really love. On sites like deviantart, some artists have been sharing their work for 15 years and it's amazing to see their development through this timeline. It was really surprising to me, that some artist make AMAZING art now, good work 5 years ago, mediocre 10 years ago, and pretty bad work 15 years ago. Based on their work from 15 or 10 years ago, I would not have predicted them to become absolutely fantastic later.
why do I hear this everywhere? Everyone wishes to have the same skills as other people, and they think that rather then them coming from years of hard work, that they were just born with those skills.
The Difference In Pleasure Vs. Fulfillment
You Cannot Decide What People Throw At You, But You Can Definitely Decide What You Make Out Of It
I absolutely love this one. Never let anyone discourage you from your dream and keep going.
He needs some balloons labeled Encouragement, Support, Friendship, Respect, Safety, Health, Financial Stability, Community. Will reach his dream a lot faster.
Some of my teachers told my parents I was never going to amount to much because I was stupid and lazy. Turns out I was later diagnosed with a learning disability. I eventually graduated with a masters degree in microbiology.
Condemnation and criticism are a great motivator because of the magic of ✨SPITE✨
Don't Forget About Your Self-Confidence
Just Start
Over at the100dayproject.com they refer to that as 'a*s glue" - which is subject to all sorts of misinterpretation but I still like it.
Load More Replies...I wanna take photos and I love to make pottery and ceramics but I am weak when it comes to drawing. So, this must be how others feel when I say I cannot do something hmm...
Perfection
Art is knowing what mistakes to keep. Even "The Godfather" knew which mistakes to keep.
Martin Scorcese purposely put one into a "perfect" scene in Raging Bull
Load More Replies...Always Believe In Yourself
Don't try to be as good as all the others, Just try to be the best that YOU can be. You never know, by doing that you may become an inspiration to someone else.
Hey, the Wright brothers made the best airplane, even though it only flew a few yards. Thomas Edison made the best lightbulb, even though it only glowed dimly a few minutes. What will you make that's the best?
You Are Loved. Pass It On
Baby Steps
VEry true!! You will never ever grow as an individual if you do not face your fears and do things that make you uncomfortable. Being comfortable is easy.
Do The Thing
"Living with an insufferable know-it-all" sounds like the title of Ron Weasley's autobiography.
"Living with an insufferable know-it-all, a guide to finding your true, nerdy wife" by Ron Weasley
Load More Replies...I'm in that same place... writing a book in all. I'm stuck on chapter 5
What We See And What We Don't See
People who really do have innate talent don't feel the satisfaction of someone who had to work at it. I think that's why prodigies seem to get bored with what they're prodigious at.
I love that "rest" is in there. Too often, people think that rest will hinder the achievement of their goals, when in reality, it is vital to the process because without rest, you don't have the energy or clarity of mind to intelligently make the decisions needed to achieve the goals! You can't keep the engine running on an empty tank; you will either run down before you reach the goal, or arrive at the goal too tired and broken to enjoy the success
Omg. I think about this all the time. Think of someone famous. When they were not famous, they were working their butts off. Yet no one noticed them until they become famous. If you are working hard but you feel you are unnoticed, you’re best is yet to come 😀
Desire, passion, focus, improvement, patience, spirit, joy, innovation, courage, bravery, learning, hope, and honesty are actually good things, though.
All I can focus on is that if they lose their balance, they might fall all the way down 😅
When you take something away, like patience, you can lose the whole thing.
Whether or not you have "talent" it still requires lots and lots of hard work
Someone Somewhere Believes In Me
That is something new. Since now, I'll try to always remember that somewhere are aliens believing in me. :)
Omg love this. The artwork is amazing and the message is incredible
The Difference
Because when some people hurt, it makes them feel better, momentarily, to hurt others
Load More Replies...He Seems Happy
It doesn’t matter if your the smartest, strongest, the best person ever. It doesn’t matter if you are not happy.
Knowing what a happy squirrel knows won't help. He might know what things make him happy, but has no idea why they make him happy. And finding a soggy old nut to eat that I buried last year doesn't make me happy at all.
I'm happy already, and I'm a nerd so I'd pick Einstein. Although knowing what it's like to be a squirrel would be pretty cool too.
Hard Work Beats Talent When Talent Doesn't Work Hard
"I would give 10 years of my life for your talent" - " That's exactly what I did."
This is the story of the British composer and Musician Mike Oldfield. He practiced and practiced his guitar for hours at a time when he was a child. He is the ONLY guitarist I have ever heard that can play 2 trebles and 2 Bass lines on the guitar at the same time. Here is an example of his playing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWDrJDpV73M
There Are Always Thoughtful People Around You
Haha if it was me it would have ended a lot differently. This person has truly amazing friends
It's Okay To Start Now
I haven't started it yet and it's STILL not finished. WTF??
Load More Replies...I finally got started on a nonfiction book that I've been meaning to write. Now that I've done a lot of research (not necessarily all I need to do!) I have mostly completed the first two chapters, and have the rest laid out.
Pamper Yourself
you should check out their instagram it's great!
Load More Replies...the birds face on the last panel just makes me so happy. It's so adorable
Getting Started
Yeah, for one - probably shouldn't plant outside of planting season :-)
Load More Replies...Create Your Own Light
Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness. - William L. Watkinson
And I thought I was the only one who spontaneously grew a light out of his forehead.
Start With Baby Steps And You'll Already Make A Progress
Hey, look how far her first step got her! (She's the girl from an above comic)
Each step forward, is a step closer to your goal, no matter what size. :)
Baby steps in the right direction are better than no progress at all.
It's Okay To Feel Feelings
studies actually show that people who imagine the worst are more prepared.
Load More Replies...You Matter
Someone Believes In You
Just Be
say it sisterrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr :)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Load More Replies...Take every opportunity that arises before you and you will truly live
Never Give Up!
Goal
The comic is called Heart & Brain, and it's really amazing. http://theawkwardyeti.com/chapter/heart-and-brain-2/ Seriously, it's great. Super funny and also sometimes really inspiring.
Load More Replies...Literally the biggest obstacle that stands in my way of doing anything creative... The idea that I'll never be good at any of it. I want to have the mindset of not being terrified of being bad at something and doing it anyway, but the programming from my childhood trauma is so deeply integrated that I'm paralyzed
One Day You Will Look Back
you can make it my friend, trust yourself in order to make your dream come quicker.
Load More Replies...Go For It. What Are You Waiting For?
Exactly. He was waiting for the crocodiles and tsunamis to go away, like any rational human being.
Load More Replies...Life's About Not Giving Up
Love Is Many Things. This Is One Of Many
I literally got flowers from my husband today- for nothing. It's the small things ;)
Every day I can think of others and let them know it *IS* a Special Day
Yes You Do
Same, but replace the mug with a glass o' choco milk 😁
Load More Replies...An Act Of Boldness
Change Your Mindset
Sometimes You Need To Leave Things Behind
Comic On Fear
sometimes, not everything is bad as long as you take a closer look at it.
Load More Replies...You Make This World Amazing
Believers in reincarnation (like myself) might have to argue with the "never existed before, never again" part!
i dont believe in reincarnation, but if i really do get turned into animal after death i hope its a crow
Load More Replies...Enjoy Being Alive
Being Smart
You'll Be Remembered For What You Do Now
Even a******s have a place in our world, even if it is a little s****y :p
I am not sure you are right here. The thing we always want with a******s is for them to stop being a******s.
Load More Replies...Companies, Teams And Colleagues Can Be A Great Support But, At The End Of The Day, Your Career Is Up To You
I agree with all the comments (so far) about this comic. But I think that (what the cartoonist was trying to convey) ultimately it is you who is responsible for your choices. Sure there are people who influence you, support you, guide you, ... But in the end, it was you who did the work, climbed the ladder, chose a direction. This isn't the room of all those who helped you along the way. This is the room with the person who actually did it.
bull. you need support. you need good examples. you need training. you need a system that wasn't broken long before you got there
I'm gonna be redundant; but still: this comic is definitely meant to be inspirational but it overlooks the fact that systemic injustices and inequalities often keep people from reaching their dreams. Things like the country you are born in, the neighborhood you grew up in, generational poverty, etc. Also, things like special needs, disability or mental illness
Doesn't work when you're self employed and losing jobs because people cancel etc.
the career is up to you, you make it but that is not true though because you can end up with job you dont like.
How To Be Happy
be kind to birds, respect a paintings value and the gallery's rules, show some respect to concrete workers work.
Gardening and growing beautiful flowers makes me happy. Tall weeds do not. It's almost like everyone is different and has different ways to be happy, or something.
Do a good deed for someone. Let a driver into traffic. At a buffet, pass someone a plate, or flatware, or a napkin. Sign petitions. Donate to a reputable charity. Declutter and give the extra items to a thrift shop. Help out at a food bank. Perform random acts of kindness whenever you have the means and opportunity.
For a second I thought that in the bottom left panel, he was in a graveyard o - o
I once was stung by a bee on my baby toe by walking around barefoot. I don't recommend.
Do It Now
Start Walking
i know right. the universe has something else to do not save you from a lake. Its the randomness of life that can kill you next.
A fine collection of messages, complimented with beautiful artwork from many talented people. :)
just what the doctor ordered... this collection brings me inner comfort :D kudos to the creators for bringing us joy and inspiration!
Yeah im still a kid and i just always get distracted looking at bp and i do have dreams but it’s just so hard to push through everything in my way to get there. 😢 but this is so inspiring and i really want this to help and after i send this one message im going to go research! 😁
A fine collection of messages, complimented with beautiful artwork from many talented people. :)
just what the doctor ordered... this collection brings me inner comfort :D kudos to the creators for bringing us joy and inspiration!
Yeah im still a kid and i just always get distracted looking at bp and i do have dreams but it’s just so hard to push through everything in my way to get there. 😢 but this is so inspiring and i really want this to help and after i send this one message im going to go research! 😁
