Sometimes “positive vibes only” is just… not it.

The Disappointing Affirmations Deck delivers hilariously honest encouragement for a world that’s often a letdown. Created by bestselling author Dave Tarnowski of the wildly popular @DisappointingAffirmations Instagram account, this 52-card deck offers clear-eyed wisdom, sympathy, and permission to lower your expectations—or abandon them entirely.

Each card pairs a familiar affirmation with a brutally realistic follow-up, reminding you that failure is always an option, the bare minimum is sometimes enough, and it’s genuinely okay to not be okay. Use them daily, weekly, or in moments of existential dread to cut through toxic positivity and embrace honesty instead.

What you’ll find inside:
52 affirmation cards with dry, satirical humor
Expectation-setting wisdom for burnout, anxiety, and everyday disappointment
Permission to rest, spiral, or move on already
Printed on sturdy card stock with a luxe matte finish and rounded corners
Comes in a giftable lift-top box

Take them anywhere disappointment may strike:
Work, school, family gatherings, reunions, camping trips, the beach, dates—honestly, everywhere.

Perfect for:
College grads and people entering (or regretting entering) the workforce
Fans of the @disappointingaffirmations Instagram
Anyone exhausted by “positive vibes only” culture
Lovers of sarcastic, satirical humor
Folks experiencing burnout, empathy fatigue, or just… fatigue

Life-changing results not guaranteed. Your results may vary.