Create the Ripple

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Passionate about people, positivity and potential. Creating ripples of kindness.

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“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” Sharon Salzberg

We all have so much on our minds. We’re human, we can’t get everything right or do it all. A reminder to give ourselves a little more compassion.

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#SelfCompassion

Artwork by worry_lines

A hand-drawn illustration by @worry_lines on a white background, featuring nine simple black-outlined figures arranged in a three-by-three grid. Each figure has a different object balanced on its head, representing everyday responsibilities and worries. These include a shopping basket full of groceries, a laptop showing a video call, an orange cat, a large pile of clothes, a drooping houseplant, a pink piggy bank, a stack of paperwork, household and creative supplies, and a globe surrounded by flames. Beneath each figure is a handwritten, underlined word. Read from left to right, top to bottom, the words form the sentence: “I’VE GOT A LOT ON MY MIND RIGHT NOW.” The figures have small, understated facial expressions, giving the illustration a gentle, slightly humorous feel.
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“Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not.” Samuel Johnson

We don’t have to agree with someone…. blowing out someone else’s candle doesn’t make ours shine any brighter.

Be gentle. Be kind. Be an encourager.

#Kindness

Artwork by joyfulsmolthings

Green illustrated background with small pale green dots and highlights. On the left is a large cream-coloured candle with a smiling face, closed eyes and pink cheeks. An orange flame with a darker orange centre burns above it, with two small yellow sparkles alongside. Large hand-drawn black text across the image reads: “Blowing out someone else’s candle doesn’t make yours shine any brighter.” The words sit over lighter green brushstroke-style highlights. The artist’s name, @joyfulsmolthings, appears vertically on the left-hand side of the candle.
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“Trust is not built in big, sweeping moments. It’s built in tiny moments every day.” Brené Brown

Trust isn’t something we have or don’t have; it’s something we practise in the small moments when we choose to believe in ourselves a little more.

#Kindness #SelfTrust

Art work by Simply Anxious

An illustration on a white background with the words “Sometimes you just have to TRUST” at the top. The word “trust” is written in large black handwritten lettering over a soft peach brushstroke. In the centre, a woman with grey hair tied in a loose bun sits cross-legged with her eyes closed. She is wearing a cream jumper and pale sage-green trousers, with one hand resting over her heart and the other in her lap. Small green leafy stems sit on either side of her. Around her are six soft, irregular pastel shapes containing the words “yourself”, “the uncertainty”, “the process”, “the timing”, “the redirections” and “the slower pace”. The colours are muted peach, beige, pink and sage green. The credit “@Simply_anxious” appears at the bottom of the image, with a grey muted-sound symbol in the lower-right corner. Credit: Simply Anxious.
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“We have seasons when we flourish and seasons when the leaves fall from us. Given time, they grow again.” Katherine May Self-care can be a pause, fresh air, gratitude, letting go or noticing what’s working; what small act of care will you choose this September? 🧡 Art by Positively Present

Illustrated September self-care checklist on a white background, headed “September Self-Care” in black lettering. Colourful hand-drawn prompts include calling a friend, telling someone “I love you”, writing about how you feel, celebrating what’s working, eating something healthy, letting the past go, taking time out, going outside, wearing something comfy, looking at pretty art, letting go of negative thoughts, drinking warm tea, remembering how far you have come, slowing down, not overbooking, listening to happy music, complimenting yourself, remembering that it’s temporary, considering how lucky you are and being your own cheerleader. Small autumnal illustrations include leaves, an acorn, apple, warm drink, stars, rainbow, mushroom and balloon.
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“I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.” Stephen Covey.

We can spend so much energy on things we have no control over. Maybe give a little more focus to the stuff we do have say over.

What will you focus on today?

#wellbeing #SelfCare

Art by mentalhealthwithemma

A cream coloured graphic headed “Things you CAN control this weekend…” with @mental.health.with.emma underneath. Nine watercolour seaside illustrations are arranged in three rows. A seagull reads “How you speak to yourself”, a wave “Who you spend time with”, and a sailing boat “What you say yes to”. A lifebuoy reads “How much time you spend online”, a shell “How you look after your body”, and a fish “Where you put your attention”. A seahorse reads “How you treat others”, a striped deckchair “Whether you rest”, and an anchor “Where you look for joy”. Picture by @mental.health.with.emma.
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