Lawrie The80sBoy
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Art lover, 80s music junkie. Lens crafter, snapping pics & fighting stigma around mental wellbeing. Let's connect! 📷 🎶
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Tough day? Remember, you're not alone. ❤️ Sending strength and love. Bad days happen, but they don't define you. Focus on self-compassion – be kind to yourself. Tomorrow brings new possibilities. #mentalhealth #resilience #selfcare
Not everything has to be fixed or flawless. Life is always shifting, and that’s okay. There’s a quiet beauty in the cracks, in keeping things simple, in letting yourself be human. You’re allowed to be a work in progress.
#EmbraceImperfection #BeGentle #MentalWellbeing
#EmbraceImperfection #BeGentle #MentalWellbeing
January 27, 2026 at 11:47 PM
Not everything has to be fixed or flawless. Life is always shifting, and that’s okay. There’s a quiet beauty in the cracks, in keeping things simple, in letting yourself be human. You’re allowed to be a work in progress.
#EmbraceImperfection #BeGentle #MentalWellbeing
#EmbraceImperfection #BeGentle #MentalWellbeing
Small steps still count. The quiet choices you make each day add up, even when it doesn’t feel like it. Keep going gently. Progress isn’t loud, but it’s real.
#SmallSteps #KeepGoing #MentalHealth #Growth
#SmallSteps #KeepGoing #MentalHealth #Growth
January 26, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Small steps still count. The quiet choices you make each day add up, even when it doesn’t feel like it. Keep going gently. Progress isn’t loud, but it’s real.
#SmallSteps #KeepGoing #MentalHealth #Growth
#SmallSteps #KeepGoing #MentalHealth #Growth
It always makes me smile, or wince, when politicians cry about “Broken Britain”. Funny thing is, they’re the ones who smashed it up. Still, countries aren’t crockery. They can be fixed, if we’re honest and actually care. #BrokenBritain #Politics #Hope #RealTalk
January 26, 2026 at 1:07 PM
It always makes me smile, or wince, when politicians cry about “Broken Britain”. Funny thing is, they’re the ones who smashed it up. Still, countries aren’t crockery. They can be fixed, if we’re honest and actually care. #BrokenBritain #Politics #Hope #RealTalk
Some things just aren’t in our hands, and that’s hard. But letting go of what you can’t change can ease the noise in your head. Acceptance isn’t giving up. It’s choosing peace where you can find it.
#Acceptance #PeaceOfMind #LettingGo
#Acceptance #PeaceOfMind #LettingGo
January 26, 2026 at 10:23 AM
Some things just aren’t in our hands, and that’s hard. But letting go of what you can’t change can ease the noise in your head. Acceptance isn’t giving up. It’s choosing peace where you can find it.
#Acceptance #PeaceOfMind #LettingGo
#Acceptance #PeaceOfMind #LettingGo
Some days test you more than others. Getting through them calmly, without losing yourself, is a quiet kind of strength. Patience and dignity do not shout, but they last. Be gentle with yourself.
#Resilience #InnerStrength #MentalWellbeing
#Resilience #InnerStrength #MentalWellbeing
January 26, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Some days test you more than others. Getting through them calmly, without losing yourself, is a quiet kind of strength. Patience and dignity do not shout, but they last. Be gentle with yourself.
#Resilience #InnerStrength #MentalWellbeing
#Resilience #InnerStrength #MentalWellbeing
Waste nothing. Not just things, but time, energy, effort. You’ve given a lot to get where you are. Pause and notice what’s already in your hands. There’s more value there than we often realise.
#Gratitude #MindfulLiving #MentalWellbeing
#Gratitude #MindfulLiving #MentalWellbeing
January 25, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Waste nothing. Not just things, but time, energy, effort. You’ve given a lot to get where you are. Pause and notice what’s already in your hands. There’s more value there than we often realise.
#Gratitude #MindfulLiving #MentalWellbeing
#Gratitude #MindfulLiving #MentalWellbeing
It is easy to measure yourself against others, but you are not late or behind. You are on your own timeline, learning at your own pace. Keep going. Your progress counts.
#SelfCompassion #MentalHealth #BeKindToYourself
#SelfCompassion #MentalHealth #BeKindToYourself
January 25, 2026 at 3:07 PM
It is easy to measure yourself against others, but you are not late or behind. You are on your own timeline, learning at your own pace. Keep going. Your progress counts.
#SelfCompassion #MentalHealth #BeKindToYourself
#SelfCompassion #MentalHealth #BeKindToYourself
Hopelessness isn’t who you are. It’s something that visits, usually when you’re worn down or hurting. Feelings pass, even the heavy ones. If today feels bleak, that doesn’t mean tomorrow will be. Be gentle with yourself.
#MentalHealth #Hope #BeKindToYourself
#MentalHealth #Hope #BeKindToYourself
January 25, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Hopelessness isn’t who you are. It’s something that visits, usually when you’re worn down or hurting. Feelings pass, even the heavy ones. If today feels bleak, that doesn’t mean tomorrow will be. Be gentle with yourself.
#MentalHealth #Hope #BeKindToYourself
#MentalHealth #Hope #BeKindToYourself
You can’t manage other people’s opinions, and honestly, that’s a relief. Let them think what they think. Your job is to live in a way that feels true to you. That’s where the peace is.
#Perspective #SelfWorth #LiveYourLife
#Perspective #SelfWorth #LiveYourLife
January 22, 2026 at 1:48 PM
You can’t manage other people’s opinions, and honestly, that’s a relief. Let them think what they think. Your job is to live in a way that feels true to you. That’s where the peace is.
#Perspective #SelfWorth #LiveYourLife
#Perspective #SelfWorth #LiveYourLife
Halfway through my binge of The Fall and honestly… how did I sleep on this? Gripping, dark, razor-sharp writing, and performances that don’t blink. Not exactly comfort telly, but I’m locked in now.
#TheFall #TVBinge #DarkDrama #WorthYourTime
#TheFall #TVBinge #DarkDrama #WorthYourTime
January 21, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Halfway through my binge of The Fall and honestly… how did I sleep on this? Gripping, dark, razor-sharp writing, and performances that don’t blink. Not exactly comfort telly, but I’m locked in now.
#TheFall #TVBinge #DarkDrama #WorthYourTime
#TheFall #TVBinge #DarkDrama #WorthYourTime
Sometimes we miss the little things that make life feel good. Try noticing them today—the smile from a stranger, a warm cup of tea, the sun on your face. The more you see, the more good you’ll find. #MindfulMoments #Gratitude #LittleJoys
January 21, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Sometimes we miss the little things that make life feel good. Try noticing them today—the smile from a stranger, a warm cup of tea, the sun on your face. The more you see, the more good you’ll find. #MindfulMoments #Gratitude #LittleJoys
Your life might be closer to a good turn than it feels right now. The hard bit is hanging on when you’re tired and fed up. But this chapter isn’t finished yet. Don’t give up on yourself.
#KeepGoing #OneDayAtATime #Hope
#KeepGoing #OneDayAtATime #Hope
January 19, 2026 at 10:26 AM
Your life might be closer to a good turn than it feels right now. The hard bit is hanging on when you’re tired and fed up. But this chapter isn’t finished yet. Don’t give up on yourself.
#KeepGoing #OneDayAtATime #Hope
#KeepGoing #OneDayAtATime #Hope
There is no redeeming value in harshness. It rarely teaches, rarely heals, and never makes life lighter. Kindness is not weakness. It is strength choosing a better way, even on hard days.
#BeKind #EmotionalWellbeing #GentleStrength
#BeKind #EmotionalWellbeing #GentleStrength
January 17, 2026 at 2:03 PM
There is no redeeming value in harshness. It rarely teaches, rarely heals, and never makes life lighter. Kindness is not weakness. It is strength choosing a better way, even on hard days.
#BeKind #EmotionalWellbeing #GentleStrength
#BeKind #EmotionalWellbeing #GentleStrength
I thought I was open minded about films. Turns out I have limits. The Guyver is absolute tosh. Loud, messy, and baffling. Sorry @MarkHamill, mate… what was the plan here. Lesson learned.
#TheGuyver #90sCinema #CultFilms #FilmRant #MovieNightFail
#TheGuyver #90sCinema #CultFilms #FilmRant #MovieNightFail
January 16, 2026 at 9:23 PM
I thought I was open minded about films. Turns out I have limits. The Guyver is absolute tosh. Loud, messy, and baffling. Sorry @MarkHamill, mate… what was the plan here. Lesson learned.
#TheGuyver #90sCinema #CultFilms #FilmRant #MovieNightFail
#TheGuyver #90sCinema #CultFilms #FilmRant #MovieNightFail
More people need to know this.
You’re not lazy or broken. You’re exhausted from carrying too much for too long. Burnout isn’t always loud. Sometimes it’s smiling and feeling empty inside.
If this hit, pause. Be #kinder to yourself today.
You’re not lazy or broken. You’re exhausted from carrying too much for too long. Burnout isn’t always loud. Sometimes it’s smiling and feeling empty inside.
If this hit, pause. Be #kinder to yourself today.
January 15, 2026 at 4:42 PM
More people need to know this.
You’re not lazy or broken. You’re exhausted from carrying too much for too long. Burnout isn’t always loud. Sometimes it’s smiling and feeling empty inside.
If this hit, pause. Be #kinder to yourself today.
You’re not lazy or broken. You’re exhausted from carrying too much for too long. Burnout isn’t always loud. Sometimes it’s smiling and feeling empty inside.
If this hit, pause. Be #kinder to yourself today.
This is your life. If other people are making you feel unhappy in it, that’s a lot of energy being spent in the wrong places. You’re allowed to protect your peace, choose yourself, and make room for what feels good. 💛
#SelfWorth #MentalHealth #ChooseYou
#SelfWorth #MentalHealth #ChooseYou
January 15, 2026 at 2:34 PM
This is your life. If other people are making you feel unhappy in it, that’s a lot of energy being spent in the wrong places. You’re allowed to protect your peace, choose yourself, and make room for what feels good. 💛
#SelfWorth #MentalHealth #ChooseYou
#SelfWorth #MentalHealth #ChooseYou
It’s not one more day. It’s one less. That can sound heavy, but it can also be a nudge. A reminder to notice today, use it kindly, and not save living for later. You’re doing what you can. That’s enough for now.
#TodayMatters #Mindfulness #GentleReminder #MentalHealth
#TodayMatters #Mindfulness #GentleReminder #MentalHealth
January 12, 2026 at 5:44 PM
It’s not one more day. It’s one less. That can sound heavy, but it can also be a nudge. A reminder to notice today, use it kindly, and not save living for later. You’re doing what you can. That’s enough for now.
#TodayMatters #Mindfulness #GentleReminder #MentalHealth
#TodayMatters #Mindfulness #GentleReminder #MentalHealth
Your intuition tends to speak in calm statements. Anxiety fires questions nonstop. If your head’s spinning, pause and listen for the quieter voice. That one’s usually trying to help, not scare you.
#MentalHealth #SelfAwareness #Mindfulness
#MentalHealth #SelfAwareness #Mindfulness
January 12, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Your intuition tends to speak in calm statements. Anxiety fires questions nonstop. If your head’s spinning, pause and listen for the quieter voice. That one’s usually trying to help, not scare you.
#MentalHealth #SelfAwareness #Mindfulness
#MentalHealth #SelfAwareness #Mindfulness
Run Away on Netflix. British, bleak, and very bingeable. Secrets stack up, everyone lies, and you keep saying one more episode like a liar. Harlan Coben doing what he does best. Riveting stuff.
#RunAway #NetflixUK #Thriller #HarlanCoben
#RunAway #NetflixUK #Thriller #HarlanCoben
January 12, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Run Away on Netflix. British, bleak, and very bingeable. Secrets stack up, everyone lies, and you keep saying one more episode like a liar. Harlan Coben doing what he does best. Riveting stuff.
#RunAway #NetflixUK #Thriller #HarlanCoben
#RunAway #NetflixUK #Thriller #HarlanCoben
Tomorrow can wait. What matters is that you showed up today, did what you could, felt what you felt, and kept going. That counts more than we admit. One day at a time is enough.
#MindfulLiving #BeHereNow #GentleReminder
#MindfulLiving #BeHereNow #GentleReminder
January 10, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Tomorrow can wait. What matters is that you showed up today, did what you could, felt what you felt, and kept going. That counts more than we admit. One day at a time is enough.
#MindfulLiving #BeHereNow #GentleReminder
#MindfulLiving #BeHereNow #GentleReminder
Funny how your mind is often the last thing on your mind. We look after everyone else, tick the boxes, keep going. Maybe today is a gentle nudge to pause, check in with yourself, and give your head a bit of care too.
#MentalHealth #CheckIn #SelfCare
#MentalHealth #CheckIn #SelfCare
January 9, 2026 at 4:20 AM
Funny how your mind is often the last thing on your mind. We look after everyone else, tick the boxes, keep going. Maybe today is a gentle nudge to pause, check in with yourself, and give your head a bit of care too.
#MentalHealth #CheckIn #SelfCare
#MentalHealth #CheckIn #SelfCare
If you could capture any moment in history through your lens, which moment would you choose and why? 📸✨
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January 6, 2026 at 6:18 PM
If you could capture any moment in history through your lens, which moment would you choose and why? 📸✨
If you could instantly master one skill that would change your life, what would it be and why? 🤔
January 6, 2026 at 10:13 AM
If you could instantly master one skill that would change your life, what would it be and why? 🤔
Morality evolves. What felt right once can shift as we learn more about ourselves and each other. Growth is not betrayal of who you were. It’s proof you’re paying attention. Be gentle with that process.
#Growth #Reflection #BeingHuman
#Growth #Reflection #BeingHuman
January 4, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Morality evolves. What felt right once can shift as we learn more about ourselves and each other. Growth is not betrayal of who you were. It’s proof you’re paying attention. Be gentle with that process.
#Growth #Reflection #BeingHuman
#Growth #Reflection #BeingHuman
Antidepressants and therapy are tools, not labels. They exist to help people feel steadier, lighter, more themselves. Choosing support is not weakness. It’s self-respect. And that matters more than pride ever will.
#MentalHealth #SelfRespect #ItIsOkayToGetHelp
#MentalHealth #SelfRespect #ItIsOkayToGetHelp
January 4, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Antidepressants and therapy are tools, not labels. They exist to help people feel steadier, lighter, more themselves. Choosing support is not weakness. It’s self-respect. And that matters more than pride ever will.
#MentalHealth #SelfRespect #ItIsOkayToGetHelp
#MentalHealth #SelfRespect #ItIsOkayToGetHelp