Create the Ripple

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Create the Ripple@createtheripple· 13d

“Keep some room in your heart for the unimaginable.” Mary Oliver We can spend so much time imagining what might go wrong that we forget to imagine what could go right. Today, may your ‘what if?’ be filled with a little more hope and possibility. 🧡 Art by simply anxious #Mindset #Kindness

Illustration on a white background with the heading “WHAT IF?” in large yellow letters. Around the page are colourful summer-themed illustrations including a sun, a jar of lemonade, pink sandals, a camera, a person relaxing in a swim ring with fruit, a beach ball, a suitcase and an ice lolly. The accompanying phrases read: “Things really can get better.”, “The life you want is still possible.”, “It could all work out beautifully.”, “You don’t need everyone’s approval.”, “You’re allowed to choose yourself.”, “You haven’t missed your chance.”, “You are already enough.”, and “You don’t need their permission.” The creator handle “@simply_anxious” appears at the bottom.

ALT credit: @simply_anxious

Create the Ripple@createtheripple· 16d

“Have no fear of perfection - you’ll never reach it.” Salvador Dalí The things we call imperfections are so often signs that we’ve lived, learned and tried. Life isn’t meant to be perfect. It’s meant to be experienced. Be messy, clumsy and imperfect.🧡 #SelfCompassion #Kindness Art by katieabey

Illustration on a white background surrounded by large green tropical leaves, small leaf shapes and outlined heart doodles. At the top is a cartoon green iguana facing left with large white eyes, black pupils, pink circular cheeks, darker green stripes across its back, small triangular spikes along its neck and spine, and a tightly curled tail. Above the iguana, black handwritten text reads “THE IGUANA OF IMPERFECTION” with a curved arrow pointing towards it. Below, large black hand-lettered text reads: “STOP WAITING FOR EVERYTHING IN YOUR LIFE TO BE ‘PERFECT’ BEFORE YOU ALLOW YOURSELF TO ENJOY IT. THAT DAY WILL NEVER COME. THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE IS SUPPOSED TO BE CLUMSY AND WONDERFULLY IMPERFECT. SO ENJOY IT NOW.” The artist credit “@KATIEABEY” appears at the bottom centre.

Create the Ripple@createtheripple· 16d

“Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others.” Brené Brown Every boundary is a reminder that you matter too. Protect your peace. Your time. You wellbeing. Yourself. 🧡 #SelfCompassion #Kindness Art by anxiety.positive

White background with large hand-lettered text across three lines. The first two lines, in bold black uppercase lettering, read: “BE A BADDIE” and “WITH SOME”. The third line reads “BOUNDARIES” in large uppercase letters coloured in a rainbow gradient, progressing from red, orange and yellow through green, turquoise, blue, purple, pink and light pink. In the lower right corner, beneath the word “BOUNDARIES”, is the creator credit in small black handwritten text: “@anxiety.positive”.

Create the Ripple@createtheripple· 18d

“Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realise they were the big things.” Robert Brault Look for the good. Go outside. Do something you love. Be kind to who you are today. They’re small things that quietly make a big difference. #Wellbeing #Mindset Art by positively present

Illustration with the heading “Don’t forget to” surrounded by colourful hand-drawn reminders. The artwork encourages focusing on the good, doing something you love, spending time outside, loving who you are now, being brave, and remembering that every day is a fresh start. It features a sun, clouds, mountains, trees, a rainbow, moon, stars, hearts, an open book, paint palette, pencil, magnifying glass and a calendar, reinforcing the message that everyday habits support wellbeing.

Credit: Positively Present

Create the Ripple@createtheripple· 22d

“I used to dislike being sensitive. I thought it made me weak. But take away that single trait, and you take away the very essence of who I am.” Caitlin Japa Some qualities we’ve spent a lifetime trying to change are the qualities that make us who we are. 🧡 #Sensitivity Art by joyfulsmolthings

Create the Ripple@createtheripple· 22d

“Break this pattern of over-accommodating and instead have healthy boundaries, say no when you need to, and ask for what you want without guilt.” Aziz Gazipura Sometimes the kindest thing isn’t giving away another slice… it’s believing we deserve one too. #SelfCompassion Artwork by Heidi Pickett

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)

Create the Ripple@createtheripple· 25d

“The trouble is, if you don’t spend your life yourself, other people spend it for you.” Peter Shaffer Believing in ourselves doesn’t happen all at once… it grows every time we trust ourselves enough to take the next step. 🧡 #Kindness #Wellbeing #SelfCompassion Artwork by simply_anxious

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.

Create the Ripple@createtheripple· 28d

“Laughter is the shortest distance between two people.” Victor Borge Maybe today (everyday) is a good day to make a little more space for laughter, silliness and being wonderfully human. 🧡 #laughter #humanness #wellbeing Art by Katie Abey

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”.

Create the Ripple@createtheripple· Jul 13

“The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one.” Elbert Hubbard It’s ok not to have all the answers. To change our mind. To need more time. To still be learning. To get it wrong. We’re human, not perfect. 🧡 #kindness Art by positively positive

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

Create the Ripple@createtheripple· Jul 11

“To say yes to one thing is to say no to something else.” Stephen R. Covey Just because we can say yes doesn’t mean it’s the wisest, kindest or healthiest choice. It’s ok to say no, especially ok when it’s saying yes to ourselves. 🧡 #Boundaries #Wellbeing #Kindness #Choices Art by Katie Abey

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.

Create the Ripple@createtheripple· Jul 8

“Everything that is done in the world is done by hope.” Martin Luther What if today we replaced just one worry with one hope? We may not have all the answers, but hope reminds us that possibilities still exist. 🧡 #hope #belief #SelfCompassion Art work by anxiety.positive

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.

Create the Ripple@createtheripple· Jul 7

“Anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable.”Fred Rogers We say, ‘It’s okay.’ ‘It doesn’t matter.’ ‘I’m fine.’ But sometimes it does matter. Caring deeply isn’t something to minimise. #SelfCompassion #kindness Artwork by joyfulsmolthings

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.

Create the Ripple@createtheripple· Jul 4

“Life is not a matter of milestones, but of moments.” Rose Kennedy Halfway through the year feels like a gentle reminder to pause, reflect and think about what we’d like July to bring. Wishing you a month sprinkled with self-compassion and self-kindness. 🧡 #kindness Artwork by simply_anxious

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.

Create the Ripple@createtheripple· Jul 2

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that.” Martin Luther King Jr. Putting someone else down has never helped us shine any brighter. There is no need to blow out someone else’s candle. We all have room to shine. 🧡 Art by Joyfulsmolthings #compassion #MentalHealth

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.

Create the Ripple@createtheripple· Jun 30

“People are just people. They shouldn’t have to be perfect.” Carson McCullers It’s easy to look at other people and assume they’ve got life all figured out. Most of us are simply doing our best… A little less comparison. A little more #kindness to ourselves. 🧡 Art by joyfulsmolthings

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.

Create the Ripple@createtheripple· Jun 28

“The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not ‘get over’ the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it.” Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Love doesn’t disappear when someone or something is gone. It finds new places to live. 🧡 #Grief #Love #Hope Art by Katie Abey

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.

Create the Ripple@createtheripple· Jun 28

“Softness is not weakness. It takes courage to stay tender in a world that can be harsh.” Kate Baer Life has a way of closing our hearts if we let it. Here’s to trying to stay open… not perfectly, probably not all the time, just whenever we can. 🧡 Artwork by Katie Abey #Hope #Compassion

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.

Create the Ripple@createtheripple· Jun 27

“Nothing can bring you peace but yourself.” Ralph Waldo Emerson The relationship we have with ourselves shapes the experiences we have. The kinder, calmer and more accepting we we are with ourselves….we create a place we don’t want to run from. 🧡 Artwork by anxiety positive #kindness #peace

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.

Create the Ripple@createtheripple· Jun 26

“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.” W. B. Yeats The magic isn’t hiding. Sometimes we’re simply moving too quickly to notice it. Today, what if we slowed down just enough to catch one small glimmer? 🧡 #gratitude #glimmer Art by joyfulsmolthings

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.

Create the Ripple@createtheripple· Jun 24

“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” Ralph Waldo Emerson Liking who we are matters far more than trying to be who we think we should be. 🧡 #SelfBelief #kindness Picture by Katie Abey

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.

Create the Ripple@createtheripple· Jun 22

“Be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves.” Rainer Maria Rilke A reminder for today and everyday. Do your best. Be gentle with yourself. Trust your instincts. Love fully. 🧡 #kindness #SelfCompassion #MentalHealth Art by anxiety.positive

“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.

Create the Ripple@createtheripple· Jun 20

“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” Arthur Ashe Some days we feel like we can take on the world. Other days, getting through the day is achievement enough. Both are part of life, and both deserve a little kindness. 🧡 #kindness #SelfCompassion Picture by Katie Abey

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.

Create the Ripple@createtheripple· Jun 18

“To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.” Oscar Wilde We can be our own toughest critic. What changes when we speak to ourselves with the self-compassion? A small reminder that self love is not selfish. 🧡 #SelfLove #kindness #SelfCompassion Picture by Positively Present

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.

Create the Ripple@createtheripple· Jun 17

“If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” Wayne Dyer Some days we may worry a little more. Some days we may laugh a little more. Some (most) days we will do both. It’s human. We’re human. 🧡 #kindness #SelfCompassion #humanness Art by @anxiety.positive

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.

Create the Ripple@createtheripple· Jun 17

“What matters is not what other people think of you, but what you think of yourself.” Marcus Aurelius Not everyone will understand our choices. Not everyone will know our story. Not everyone needs to. Trust yourself a little more. Be gentle with you. 🧡 #SelfAcceptance #kindness Art by Katie Abey

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.

Create the Ripple@createtheripple· Jun 16

“The thing that is really hard, and really amazing, is giving up on being perfect and beginning the work of becoming yourself.” Anna Quindlen We don’t have to be perfect or even great. Maybe we can give ourselves permission to just be. 🧡 #SelfCompassion #kindness Art by anxiety.positive

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.

Create the Ripple@createtheripple· Jun 15

“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” Maya Angelou Growth can feel a little tricky when we’re in the middle of it. Have a little more patience with yourself. 🧡 #learning #kindness #BeYou Picture by @joyfulsmolthings

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.

Create the Ripple@createtheripple· Jun 14

“Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become.” James Clear We’ll have stuff going on… our health, grieving, healing, working through things. Small choices matter. One step, one habit, one decision at a time🧡 #kindness #wellbeing #habits Art by simply anxious

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.

Create the Ripple@createtheripple· Jun 12

“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” Some people keep showing up, keep caring, and keep getting things done. What we see is only part of the story. A little patience, understanding, and kindness goes a long way. 🧡 #kindness #compassion Art by Joyfulsmolthings

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.

Create the Ripple@createtheripple· Jun 12

“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” Maya Angelou Some days our best looks different to others. It might be progress, persistence, rest, asking for help, trying again tomorrow. Whatever today looks like, be gentle.🧡 #kindness Art by anxiety.positive