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Disappointing AffirmationsBy: Dave Tarnowski Series: Disappointing Affirmations USA Today Bestseller From the wildly popular Instagram account, 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 thats okay. Pairing lovely vacation photos taken by the author himself with sayings that are amusingly self critical, encouraging, disillusioned, or all three
By: Dave Tarnowski | Series: Disappointing AffirmationsUSA Today Bestseller
From the wildly popular Instagram account, 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.
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.
THERE’S MORE: See also the accompanying stationery and gift items, including Disappointing Affirmations Wall Calendar, Disappointing Affirmations Pencils, Disappointing Affirmations: 30 Postcards, Disappointing Affirmations 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
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★★★★★ 5
Amazing!!
Color: Right - Black, Size: Large
The only issue I have with this is that I didn’t buy two of them. I literally use it every day for work. It has saved my wrist from so much pain. The way my hand rest on it. It actually has a firm side and a soft side to contour the shape of the hand a little bit better so that I was impressed by that. very very high-quality. I use it every day for the last three years maybe four years and it’s still works just like day one it feels so natural and the support that I don’t even feel it. I switched from the mouse to the keyboard and one sweeping motion that I don’t need to take my hand off of it. The height on it is amazing so much so that it gives me a natural resting position for my wrist so it doesn’t pull back. It is just a perfect height.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Premium wrist rest for a premium price
Color: Right - Black, Size: Small
Does as described. I replaced my old stationary gel wrist pad with this. There is an adjustment period to get used to laying your wrist back into it after typing but I can definitely say my wrist isn't as sore nor has that tingly carpal tunnel sensation came back after a heavy gaming session. Glides pretty smoothly on my mousepad but I'm not sure how it is on cloth pads. Worth the investment if you have the money to spend on it. Also the packaging definitely feels luxurious.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Beautiful design, noticeably less wrist pain
Color: Right - Black, Size: Large, Color: Right - Black, Size: Large
-Packaging:
Simply amazing. The packaging material was great and the box has a nice sliding mechanism. Thoughtful.
The box comes with instructions, a bunch of QR codes on the box for more details, and a nice carrying case.
-The item:
Very low profile and gorgeous design. The item is made of durable material. The 'cushions' on the top side are very comfy, especially around the areas of the wrist that will carry most of your hand's weight. The bottom is designed so that your hand can glide along with your mouse with minimal friction (using with fabric mouse pad).
-Uses:
1. Work: it is a must-have if you have an office job. I have been using mine for a few days at work and I feel much less pain in my wrist.
2. Gaming: It does get a while to get used to it, but after a while the movement becomes natural and you won't notice the Carpio
Just like with using it for work, you will not feel wrist pain after long gaming sessions.
I believe my aim in fps games got just a bit better while using the item. Or hey, sometimes my opponent is just not having a really good day.
Cons:
1. A bit overpriced. It may have taken a lot of research and design to come up with the product, but I would have been a lot happier if I had paid just a little less for the product. However, it does beat the competition in both, design and comfort.
2. Using the Carpio is pleasant most of the time, as long as your hand does not leave it, but as soon as you lift your hand off the Carpio it takes too long to find the sweet spot again. The box says it would take two weeks to get used to using the product and I'm only in my first week. I think this will change the more I get used to using the product.
3. For con reasons 1 & 2 above, I think it would not be a good idea to have two Carpios (right-handed and left-handed) to use with the keyboard
Overall, I do recommend this product and love using it so far for work and gaming, but I rated it 4/5 only because of how I feel about the price.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2023
★★★★★ 5
Excellent Product
Color: Right - Black, Size: Large
Really comfortable. Very usefull for my wrist, great shape, really smooth on the movement. Recommended to take care of you wrist.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Elevates your wrist
Color: Right - Black, Size: Large, Color: Right - Black, Size: Large
This is a great tool. No wrist pain day 1. It elevates your wrist to level with the mouse so there’s no backward strain. Takes a little getting use to but well worth no pain.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2026
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