USA Today Bestseller Disappointing Affirmations hilariously counters the culture of
relentless toxic positivity with a realistic take on a disappointing world where failure is
always an option but that’s okay. From the creator of the wildly popular Instagram account
@disappointingaffirmations. Pairing lovely vacation photos taken by the author himself with
sayings that are amusingly self-critical encouraging disillusioned or all three at once
Tarnowski points to feelings commonly unacknowledged or hidden and spotlights them with humor
wit and empathy. You can do it! But you probably won't. But also: Be kind to yourself
asshole. Transforming and re-envisioning the material for print while adding tons of new work
this is the funny-because-it's-true sneaky self-help gift book for anyone who isn't happy all
the time and doesn't feel seen in the whole "positive mental attitude" culture. Unfollow your
dreams! Like a non-disappointing gift with purchase the book's jacket folds out into a
motivational poster suitable for display anywhere disappointment may strike. IT REALLY IS
OKAY TO NOT BE OKAY: People say "It's okay to not be okay " but then it feels like they need
you to be okay. This subversively funny book is the perfect way to remind ourselves or anyone
who needs it that it's better to deal with our feelings honestly than fall into the "positive
vibes only" self-help trap. COMEDY FOR A NEW ERA: Wellness has been slowly taking a darker
turn in popular culture and comedy is no exception. From Inside by Bo Burnham to the absurdity
of TV giant Succession audiences are drawn to media that embraces discomfort rather than
drowning it out. Disappointing Affirmations may not look very comforting but not all self-care
comes in the form of warm hugs and sunrise yoga. FOR HUMOR BOOK FANS: Seeking a gift for the
anti-optimist in your life? This one fits the bill for fans of satirical doom classics and
self-help antidotes such as All My Friends Are Dead Am I Overthinking This? the Worst Case
Scenario series and The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck . WAIT THERE'S MORE!: See also the
follow-up book Sorry in advance for making things weird. and accompanying stationery and
gift items including Disappointing Affirmations Deck Wall Calendar Pencils 30 Postcards
set Sticker Book and Disappointing Affirmations: The Game . You won't be disappointed.
Perfect for: College grads people entering the workforce people who wish they hadn't entered
the workforce Fans of the @disappointingaffirmations Instagram account Anyone who isn't always
cheerful and doesn't feel seen Fans of satire and sarcastic humor Anyone feeling burnout
empathy fatigue positivity fatigue or fatigue in general Gift-giving for birthdays breakups
gratitude-averse Thanksgiving hosts funny stocking stuffers or just for fun
