Inspirational quotes are everywhere these days, and that’s usually an awesome thing because the right quote at the right time can be everything from a pick-me-up on a not great day to an inspiration that helps one get through a difficult time in their lives. However, when you’ve seen the same quote 20 different times in one day by 20 different people – I’m looking at you, Pinterest – words that are otherwise uplifting can become trite and annoying. Inspirational quotes certainly have their place in my life and many of your lives, too, but you can have too much of a good thing.

I was relieved to find out that I wasn’t the only one who felt this way when Jen from Starshaped Press shared their new “Un-inspirational” series with me. These letterpress prints and cards are a little bit reactionary, in that they’re not all sweetness and light like most of the quotes that you’ll find around, and they speak to the fears and insecurities that all of us feel from time to time. Plus, they’re pretty darn funny, and laughter is an uplifting thing, so these quotes inspire something positive, too!

images from Starshaped Press