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Square digital illustration with a bright pink background filled with small white dots and large black outlined cloud-like shapes around the border. In the centre, large cream-coloured bubble letters with orange shading and black outlines spell the words “I FEEL EVERYTHING SO DEEPLY”. Around the text are two orange butterflies with cream spots, two yellow smiling faces, two dark pink hearts, three pink flowers with yellow centres, two simple black bird silhouettes and four yellow four-pointed sparkles. The artist’s handle, @joyfulsmolthings, appears in small grey text beneath the main wording, and a small pink glasses logo is visible in the bottom-right corner.
Illustration titled “People Pleasing Pizza”. A large pizza sits in the centre with several slices being taken by different hands. Around the pizza are handwritten messages explaining that we can become so focused on making sure everyone else is full that we stop noticing our own hunger, we can get used to having nothing left for ourselves, healing begins when we reconnect with our own needs, limits and desires, and that we deserve a slice too. The pizza is topped with cheese, mushrooms, olives, onion and pepperoni on a white background. Artwork by Heidi Pickett (@heidipsychology)
Illustration on a white background with the heading “IT’S TIME…” at the top. Nine colourful illustrated people are arranged in a three-by-three grid, each paired with a handwritten message. The messages read: “to believe in yourself”, “to trust yourself”, “to use your voice”, “to know your worth”, “to choose you”, “to stop playing small”, “to protect your peace”, “to stand in your power”, and “to live life your way”. The illustrations include people standing confidently, holding a megaphone, holding an “I love me” sign, wearing a superhero cape, and walking beside a winding path with a sun and compass. The creator’s handle “@simply_anxious” appears centred at the bottom of the image.
Illustration of a cartoon duck wearing a colourful flower crown with one wing raised and one leg lifted as if dancing. Large black text across the top reads, “We Must All Furiously Remain Silly.” An arrow points to the duck with the words “The Duck of Daftness.” The background is a pastel rainbow gradient with white star-shaped sparkles. The artwork is signed “@KatieAbey”.
Illustration on a soft pink background featuring a takeaway cup decorated with seashells, starfish and coastal patterns, topped with a swirl of whipped cream and a blue straw. The cup reads, “hey, it’s OKAY…”. Alongside is a list of reminders including: if you don’t always get it right, if you love routine, if you find more than one answer, if you put pressure on yourself, if you feel unsettled or unsure, if you can’t quite decide yet, if you keep repeating mistakes, if you struggle to open up, if you want something new, if you don’t feel grown up, if you forget to stay present, if you would rather go it alone, and if you are still evolving. The image reminds us that these experiences are all part of being human and that we can offer ourselves kindness rather than criticism. Credit: Create the Ripple | Art by @positivelypresen
A colourful Katie Abey illustration shows a pelican on a rainbow background with the words, “Just because you pelican doesn’t mean you pelishould.” The playful pun reminds us that having the ability to do something doesn’t automatically mean we need to. It gently encourages thoughtful choices, healthy boundaries and recognising that it’s okay not to take on everything simply because we can.
A portrait image with a solid black background. Large hand-drawn block letters in bright rainbow colours spell out the words “REPLACE SOME WORRY WITH SOME HOPE” stacked down the left side of the image. Each letter has a textured chalk-like appearance in shades of red, orange, yellow, green, turquoise, blue, purple and pink. Four detailed white butterfly illustrations are arranged vertically on the right-hand side, each with different wing shapes and markings, creating a sense of lightness and movement. In the bottom left corner is the credit “@anxiety.positive” in a handwritten white font. The bold colours against the black background draw attention to the simple message of choosing hope alongside worry.
Illustration with a cream background and small red dots. Large yellow text reads, ‘Actually, I do care, very deeply and I always will.’ A smiling red heart with closed eyes appears below. Artist handle @joyfulsmolthings is shown on the image.
White background with the heading “Dear July, please…” at the top. Nine illustrated messages are arranged in a three-by-three grid: “bring softness” with a wheelbarrow of flowers, “ease the heaviness” with four smiling succulents, “feel a little lighter” with a smiling sun, “wipe our tears” with a smiling sunflower in a pot, “slow our pace” with two older people gardening, “steady our fears” with two smiling plant pots, “cleanse the energy” with two butterflies, “restore some hope” with flowers behind a wooden fence, and “sprinkle kindness” with a bunch of colourful flowers. Small pink flowers are scattered across the white background.
Illustration on a pale green background with small white dots. A smiling cream-coloured candle with closed eyes, pink cheeks and an orange flame stands on the left with two yellow sparkles beside it. Black handwritten text reads: “Blowing out someone else’s candle doesn’t make yours shine any brighter.” The artist’s handle, @joyfulsmolkthings, appears vertically beside the candle.
Illustrated graphic on a pale pink background with small strawberries, flowers, leaves, stars and dots around the border. In the centre, handwritten black text over pink brushstroke highlights reads: “Nobody has it all figured out, even if it looks like they do.” The handle “@joyfulsmolthings” appears beneath the text.
Illustrated image with a dark charcoal grey background. A broad triangular beam of rainbow colours shines from the top centre towards the bottom of the image. Across the rainbow beam are loose black scribbled lines. At the top of the rainbow sits a large blue butterfly with a dark blue body and wings decorated with white moon phases and small stars. White outlined stars and diamond-shaped sparkles are scattered around the background. Large white hand-lettered text reads: “Grief is love that no longer has a destination.” The artist’s signature, “@KatieAbey”, appears in the lower right corner.
Illustrated image by Katie Abey with a rainbow background made up of wide coloured rays in red, orange, yellow, green, turquoise, blue, purple and pink. Black and white outlined stars and diamond-shaped sparkles are scattered across the image. In the centre is a large rounded white speech bubble with handwritten black text reading: “Shoutout to everyone who is still committed to trying to be an open-hearted and kind person even while having to process lots of heavy things.” A small artist signature appears vertically near the lower left edge of the speech bubble.
White square image with a white background. Across the top edge are five hand-drawn, crayon-style stars in red, orange, golden yellow, bright yellow, pale green and green, with some stars partly cropped by the edge of the image. In the centre, large bold black handwritten text reads: “Be a place you don’t want to run from.” Beneath the text, in smaller black handwriting, is “@anxiety.positive”. Along the bottom edge are six hand-drawn stars in turquoise, light blue, dark blue, purple, violet and bright pink, also partly cropped by the edge of the image.
A cheerful illustration of a bright golden sunrise against a vibrant yellow sky. Bold black rays spread out from the rising sun, with simple birds and sparkling stars scattered across the sky. Written across the sun in large handwritten lettering is the message: “Happiness is not the absence of problems. It’s the ability to find joy & gratitude in the midst of them.” The artwork conveys warmth, hope and optimism, encouraging the viewer to look for joy and gratitude even when life feels difficult.
A Katie Abey illustration on a deep blue background filled with stars and sparkles. In the centre sits a bright orange and yellow squirrel with a huge fluffy tail and a cheerful expression. Above the squirrel, handwritten white text reads: “I hope that you continue to feel more and more like who you really are.” At the bottom, the character is labelled “The Squirrel of Self Confidence.” The illustration celebrates self acceptance, confidence, individuality and feeling comfortable in your own skin. Picture by Katie Abey.
“Be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves.” Rainer Maria Rilke A reminder for the week ahead. Do your best. Show up anyway. Be gentle with yourself. Trust your instincts. Love fully. 🧡 #kindness #SelfCompassion #positivity Picture by @anxiety.positive Alt text: Colourful rainbow hand lettered poster featuring reminders including: Do the best you can, Show up anyway, Put yourself first, Focus on your growth, Follow your gut, Remember to breathe, Be gentle with yourself, Ask questions, Spend time outside, Love things fully, and Be honest. White background with bright rainbow colours. Picture by @anxiety.positive.
A colourful Katie Abey illustration featuring a playful cartoon llama called “The Llama of Life” against a vibrant rainbow background with white sparkles. The llama has a surprised, joyful expression and is stretched out as if leaping through the air. A large speech bubble reads: “Some days you’re thriving and some you’re surviving.” The image feels light hearted, reassuring, and compassionate, offering a reminder that some days are full of energy and confidence, while others are about getting through one step at a time. Picture by Katie Abey.
Illustration by Positively Present featuring a rainbow against a black starry sky with white clouds. Each band of the rainbow contains a self love reminder: get to know yourself, be in the present moment, establish clear boundaries, accept all that you cannot change, speak to yourself with love and compassion, and don’t look for your worth in people or productivity. The words “SELF LOVE” appear in rainbow lettering across clouds at the bottom of the image. Picture by Positively Present.
A typographic illustration on a white background. Large black lettering reads: “Today I’m going to worry a little less”. The word “WORRY” is written in rainbow colours. Beneath it is a row of rainbow coloured stars. The final line reads: “and laugh a little more”, with the word “LAUGH” also written in rainbow colours. The overall feel is uplifting, playful and encouraging. Picture by @anxiety.positive.
A colourful Katie Abey illustration of a smiling purple flower growing from a blue plant pot. The flower has wide watery eyes and a gentle expression. The pot is labelled: “OUTGROWING THE NEED TO BE UNDERSTOOD”. The background is a blend of warm yellow, peach and pink tones with white sparkles scattered around the flower, creating an uplifting and hopeful feel. Picture by Katie Abey.
Bright illustration featuring rainbow arcs in vibrant colours and yellow stars on a white background. In the centre, a black rectangle displays the message: “You don’t have to be perfect! You don’t even have to be great! You can just be!” The artwork has a textured, hand drawn style with bold white lettering and an uplifting, encouraging feel. Picture by @anxiety.positive.
Bright, colourful illustration by @joyfulsmolthings showing a smiling green caterpillar looking into a pink framed mirror and seeing a butterfly reflected back. The background is a blue sky and green grass. The text reads: “Maybe this season feels heavy because you are becoming someone you have never been before.” The image reflects growth, change, learning, and becoming. Picture by @joyfulsmolthings.
A calming illustration by Simply Anxious on a light grey background with the heading, I’m getting into the habit of… In the centre, a person sits cross legged thoughtfully in a patch of grass. Around them are handwritten reminders connected by arrows and swirls. These include: being kind to myself, choosing ‘me’, taking things slowly, saying ‘No’, being myself, trusting my gut, resting, reminding myself, it will be ok, honouring my needs, and knowing I’m enough. The words appear inside soft green and pale neutral shapes, creating a gentle, reassuring feel focused on self care, boundaries, self acceptance, and wellbeing. Picture by Simply Anxious.
Square illustration with a warm yellow background filled with flowing, wavy patterns. In the centre, a cream coloured shape contains the words: “Just because you carry it well, doesn’t mean it isn’t heavy.” The hand lettered text is surrounded by layered yellow and gold organic shapes, creating a warm and thoughtful feel. Picture by joyfulsmilesthings.
Illustration from anxiety.positive showing a smiling yellow star beside a colourful rainbow on a white background. The text reads: “You are doing your best and that’s all you can do!” The image has a cheerful, encouraging feel with bright rainbow colours and bold black lettering. Picture by anxiety.positive.
A white illustration framed by colourful hand drawn stars in rainbow shades of red, orange, yellow, green, turquoise, blue, purple and pink. In the centre, large black handwritten lettering reads: “DON’T EVER BE ASHAMED OF LOVING THE STRANGE THINGS THAT MAKE YOUR HEART HAPPY”. The bright stars surround the message on all sides, creating a cheerful, playful and uplifting feel. The artist credit “@anxiety.positive” appears near the bottom of the image. Picture by @anxiety.positive.
Colourful illustration by Positively Present on a pale blue background featuring a rainbow, sunshine, butterfly, kite, flowers, watering can, birdhouse, mushrooms, ladybird, umbrella, clovers, clouds and small stars. In the centre, the text reads: “This is your sign that everything is going to work out better than you can even imagine.” The artwork has a cheerful, uplifting feel with bright rainbow colours and playful spring themed doodles throughout. Picture by Positively Present.
Illustrated graphic titled My June Vibe… I’m choosing feelings over things. Soft watercolour illustrations surround the words ease, calm, enoughness, freedom, clarity, peace, flow and safety. The images show people reading, creating, working, walking outdoors, connecting with others and enjoying simple moments. The artwork encourages focusing on emotional wellbeing and how we feel, rather than productivity, possessions or achievements. Picture by Simply Anxious (@simply_anxious).
Colourful illustration by Nikki Miles showing a smiling yellow star with rosy cheeks travelling across a dark night sky, leaving a rainbow trail of purple, red, pink and green. The sky is filled with stars, constellations and a crescent moon. Large white handwritten text reads: “you don’t have to put yourself under so much pressure”. The image has a warm, reassuring feel and encourages self compassion, easing expectations and being kinder to ourselves. Picture by Nikki Miles.
Illustrated artwork on a soft beige background with white dots. A grid of framed panels shows different life experiences happening at the same time. Some panels are bright and colourful with messages including “Laughing with friends”, “Happy”, “Planning a new life”, “Writing a goodbye”, and “Just had a baby”. Other panels are grey and include “Getting divorced”, “Grieving”, “Crying in bed”, “Feeling lonely”, “Sleeping”, “Out on a date”, and “Missing someone”. In the centre, large text reads “Be Kind!” The image highlights how people can be experiencing joy, loss, hope, loneliness, and change all at once. Picture by @joyfulsmolthings.
Illustration titled “Self Care for June” by Positively Present. A colourful collection of self care reminders including put your ideas out there, appreciate uniqueness, let yourself stand out, accept the ups and downs, avoid comparing, create calming routines, celebrate love in your life, notice what’s working out, look for joy, make space for you to shine, cultivate self compassion, cut through negativity, close chapters of your past, surround yourself with beauty and stop playing by others’ rules. The image includes a rainbow, flamingo, rollercoaster, crown, sunglasses, ice cream cone, sleep mask, caravan, waves, flowers, chess pieces, a book and a shooting star. Picture by Positively Present.
Illustration titled Dear June, please be… featuring summer themed drawings including sunshine, flip flops, sunglasses, an ice cream, a beach bag, a sun hat, a deckchair, seashells and an ice lolly. Around the illustrations are wishes for June including being soft on the hard days, magical and light, full of love and hope, kind when life feels hard, gentle calm, steady when life wobbles, full of optimistic energy, full of small unexpected miracles, and full of joy and glimmers. Picture by @simply_anxious.
A playful illustrated image on a pink background featuring a large jar filled with smiling pickles. Around the jar are pink hearts, yellow sparkles, orange flowers, and white dots. The text reads: “Pickles are literally just cucumbers that went through something & came out more valuable, more desired. You’ve got this, you’re just fermenting, you’ll soon be a pickle!” The illustration has a warm, funny, encouraging feel with bright green, pink, orange, and yellow colours. Picture by @joyfulsmolthings
Soft pastel illustration on a pale cream background with the heading “Choose to live… and see how that feels” in handwritten black text. Six illustrated reminders are arranged in two rows using gardening themed drawings including potted plants, flowers, watering cans, boots and garden tools. The messages read: “like not everything is urgent,” “in a way that feels true to you,” “letting ‘good enough’ be enough,” “not needing to have it all figured out,” “at a pace that feels safe,” and “not filling every moment with noise.” The illustrations use calming earthy tones including sage green, terracotta, yellow and soft pink, creating a gentle, reflective and reassuring feel. Text at the bottom reads “Simply Anxious.” Picture by Simply Anxious.
Bright, colourful illustration by Katie Abey featuring a cartoon raccoon mid leap with its arms and legs stretched wide, looking excited and playful. The raccoon has grey fur with black striped markings on its large fluffy tail, wide round eyes, and an open smiling mouth. Above the raccoon is a large white speech bubble with bold handwritten black text saying: “Take the leap. Do it for the plot.” To the right of the raccoon, handwritten text reads: “The Racoon of Risktaking” with an arrow pointing towards the character. The background is a vibrant rainbow blend of pink, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple with white sparkles and star shapes scattered throughout, creating an uplifting and energetic feel. Katie Abey’s signature appears at the bottom of the image. Picture by Katie Abey.
A bright rainbow coloured illustration titled “The Optimistic Octopus” by @positivelypresent. A smiling pink octopus sits in the centre surrounded by bubbles and vibrant colours. Each tentacle points to positive reminders including practising gratitude daily, being kind to yourself, spending time doing what you enjoy, knowing your values, avoiding negative influences, and worrying less about the future. Picture by @positivelypresent.
Illustration of a giant orange book standing upright on a yellow and cream checkered floor against a pink background with black flower doodles and white dots. The book cover reads: “Stuff I worried about that actually turned out fine.” Picture by Joyfulsmolthings
A black background with bold white handwritten style text reading “Be More Selfish It’s Your Life!!” The word “selfish” sits inside a large rainbow coloured heart with bright gradient colours flowing through it. The image has a playful, encouraging feel and shares a message about self care, boundaries, and valuing your own needs. Picture by @anxiety.positive
Illustration by @stacieswift featuring a peach orange background with a large lilac notepad style square in the centre. At the top, orange handwritten text reads: “5 things to take into the New Week”. Below are five numbered reminders written in black hand drawn lettering: “One thing you’re proud of from last week”, “Trust that not everything needs to be solved right now”, “Kindness toward yourself on hard days”, “Permission to say no without guilt”, and “An openness to joy in all its shapes and sizes”. The illustration has a warm, playful, comforting feel with soft colours and rounded handwritten typography.
Illustration with the heading “Choose people who…” on a soft light grey background. Nine colourful illustrations show supportive friendship and human connection, with phrases including “look out for you,” “lift you up,” “appreciate you,” “love you for you,” and “inspire you.” Diverse people are shown hugging, talking and supporting one another in a warm, colourful style. Picture by @simply_anxious
Illustration with rainbow coloured wavy lines across a white background. Black handwritten text reads: “You are allowed to be lazy, tired, needing a break, angry, annoyed, sad, lost. You are allowed to feel your feelings.” The artwork is colourful, simple and reassuring in tone. Picture by anxiety.positive.
Illustration of layered heart shapes in warm shades of orange, yellow and cream with dotted patterns throughout. In the centre, handwritten black text reads: “Your ability to feel other people’s pain doesn’t mean it’s your responsibility to fix it.” The artwork has a warm, comforting feel with the credit @joyfulsmallthings written near the bottom of the heart. Picture by Joyfulsmolthings
A soft grey illustrated image titled “May Reminders…” with colourful hand drawn doodles including flowers, a teapot, a bicycle, a bee, a bird, and flower filled wellington boots. The image includes supportive reminders such as “take it easy you don’t need to rush”, “be KIND to yourself”, “trust in yourself, know you’re worth”, and “things will get better”. The overall feeling is warm, gentle, hopeful, and calming. Picture by @Simply_Anxious
Illustration of a person in a pink top holding a yellow sign that reads: “The world can be cruel, therefore I won’t be.” Small pink hearts surround the image. The artwork has a warm, gentle feel with soft colours and handwritten style text. Joyfulsmolthings artwork
Bright rainbow coloured artwork with soft blended stripes of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple and pink across the background. In bold black handwritten text, the image reads: “Being a human is really hard + you’re doing a great job!” The overall feeling is uplifting, compassionate and reassuring. Picture by @anxiety.positive
A bright and playful illustration with colourful doodles around the edges, including stars, swirls, hearts, zigzags, and abstract shapes in orange, pink, yellow, blue, turquoise, and purple. In the centre is a quote in black text about life being a mixture of successes, slip ups, trying your best, and figuring things out, ending with the reminder that no one is doing it perfectly and that’s perfectly okay. Picture by Positively Present.
A bright, colourful illustration with rainbow style pastel rays surrounding a white central shape containing handwritten text that reads: “Maybe everything would feel that tiny bit easier if you were being kind to yourself.” Artwork by Katie Abey.
A soft, light background illustration with the word “MAY” in colourful letters at the centre. Around it are handwritten phrases including “may everything start to make sense”, “may you fall in love with life”, “may healing find you”, “may you find pockets of peace”, “may your dreams start to fall into place”, “may you find your people”, “may you find time for ‘you’”, “may you feel loved”, and “may life start to feel a little lighter”. Small flowers, arrows, and simple doodles add a gentle, uplifting feel. Picture by simply_anxious.
A light, playful illustration titled “May Self Care” by Positively Present. It features colourful doodles and short prompts such as buy the flowers, do something unexpected, don’t lock up your heart, take note of small changes, daydream often, text an old pal, go on an adventure, refresh your mind, make time for fun, enjoy the moment, find home within yourself, keep growing, establish boundaries, spruce up your space, stay hydrated, nourish your body, cheer for yourself, be open to exploration, be in awe, and notice your beauty. Small icons like flowers, a bicycle, cupcake, turtle, and hot air balloon add a warm, uplifting feel. Picture by @positivelypresent
A colourful illustration filled with bold, bright stars in pink, yellow, green, blue, and orange. In the centre, a white cloud shape contains the text “Take a moment to be so proud of yourself + all you have achieved.” The overall tone is uplifting, vibrant, and celebratory. Picture by @anxiety.positive
A bright, playful illustration of an orange smiling crab with raised claws, set against a vibrant background of rainbow colours and circular patterns. A speech bubble above the crab reads “It is time to finally and unapologetically put yourself first.” At the bottom, the text says “The selfish shellfish.” The tone is uplifting, colourful, and gently encouraging. Picture by Katie Abey
A bright, playful illustration by Katie Abey showing a small, colourful character holding a phone to their ear, looking surprised yet hopeful. The background is a vibrant green with small star shapes scattered across it. A large speech bubble reads: Your future self just rang. They said keep on going, it is all going to work out better than you could ever imagine. The tone is uplifting, reassuring, and gently encouraging. Picture by Katie Abey
A bright, playful illustration by Katie Abey featuring a small hamster wearing a Viking helmet, holding a sword and shield, standing confidently on a pink background with a rainbow behind it. Bold text reads “Fiercely believing in sudden, positive shifts,” with sparkles and stars around it. Picture by Katie Abey
A vibrant, playful illustration featuring a flowing rainbow wave that curves across the image from top left to bottom right, blending bold colours including pink, purple, blue, green, yellow, and orange. In the centre, large black hand-drawn lettering reads “Saying no doesn’t require an explanation”. Around the text are scattered, confetti-like brush marks in bright colours, adding a sense of energy and movement. In the bottom left corner, the handle “@anxiety.positive” is written in black. The overall tone is uplifting, expressive, and reassuring, with a focus on boundaries and self-respect. Picture by anxiety.positive
A soft pink illustration showing three smiling candles with warm orange flames. One candle sits in a pink teacup decorated with small flowers, while the other two stand beside it, one on a small plate and one in a patterned holder. Each candle has a simple, friendly face. Small sparkles surround them, creating a warm and uplifting feel. The text reads “A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle.” Picture by joyfulsmolthings
A bright illustration of an orange and yellow squirrel with a large fluffy tail on a deep blue background with simple star shapes. The text reads: “I hope that you continue to feel more and more like who you really are. The squirrel of self confidence.” Picture by Katie Abey. Us
A white background with a vertical row of colourful hearts in red, orange, yellow, green, turquoise, purple and pink. Next to each heart are handwritten affirmations in black text about uncertainty being a space to grow, there being room for both fear and courage, breathing helping bring steadiness, this moment being enough, being more than fears, the nervous system learning, and thoughts being visitors. The tone feels warm, reassuring and supportive. Picture by @anxiety.positive
A soft, illustrated graphic with the heading “Choose people who…” surrounded by small drawings showing connection and support. Each image represents qualities such as inspiring you, valuing you, thinking about you, lifting you up, including you, being there for you, looking out for you, helping you feel loved, and respecting you. The overall tone is warm, gentle, and encouraging, with muted colours and simple, friendly illustrations. Picture by @simply_anxious. In