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Create the Ripple @createtheripple.bsky.social · Jan 3
To be kind is to believe in others when they forget to believe in themselves. Every act of kindness plants a seed of courage for someone else.

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#kindness #KindnessMatters
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“People may forget what you said, people may forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou

How we make others feel about themselves really matters. It’s the smallest moments that often stay with us the longest.

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#kindness

Art by joyfulsmolthings
January 13, 2026 at 8:24 AM
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“Habits are not destiny.” Charles Duhigg

We’re not stuck. What repeats can be changed.

Small responses, chosen with care, can open something new.

Be kind with yourself as you notice what you’re ready to do differently. 🧡

#habits #beliefs #kindness

Picture by anxiety.positive
A bright hand drawn illustration with layered, wavy rainbow bands flowing diagonally across a white background. Bold black hand lettered text reads “Breaking a pattern means responding differently.” The colours are soft and grainy with a chalk like texture. The creator handle @anxiety.positive appears at the bottom. Picture by anxiety.positive
January 13, 2026 at 8:08 AM
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“You alone are enough. You have nothing to prove to anybody.” Maya Angelou

Some days we may forget who we are. There are places, people and moments that remind us.

Hold onto what helps you feel like yourself again. 🧡

#kindness #SelfWorth #learning #humanness

Picture by Jess Rachel Sharp
A bright, playful illustrated poster filled with pastel shapes including hearts, stars, flowers, squiggles and abstract forms in yellow, blue, pink, green and lilac on a white background. In the centre is a block of text in mixed colours and a friendly rounded font that reads: “Find the things, the people and places that make you feel like your best self. The things that make you feel whole. Hold on to all of them. Repeat them over and over again. Fill yourself up with them. For when you are lost and struggling to find your way, these are the things, the people and places that will help you to remember who you are again.” The overall feel is warm, encouraging and uplifting. Picture by Jess Rachel Sharp
January 11, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.”Anne Lamott.

Even a small pocket of time can help us settle and feel a little better. Soft pauses can so very often matter more than we often realise.

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#peace #SelfCompassion #kindness

Art by simply anxious
ALT text: A gentle illustrated image on a white background titled “Days that can make it all feel a little better”. It shows six small, calming drawings representing comforting moments, including spending time with someone who understands, being alone with a coffee and cake, having no plans with books and blankets, being out in nature with wellington boots and a flask, a peaceful mind, and simply being with a warm drink in hand. The colours are muted and soothing, with a handwritten style throughout. Picture by simply_anxious
January 11, 2026 at 8:32 AM
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“Caring for myself is not self indulgence, it is self preservation.” Audre Lorde

You’re not weak for feeling tired. It’s human to need space, softness, and a pause.

Showing up again tomorrow, or whenever… in whatever way you can, still counts.

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#kindness #SelfCompassion

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A photo of a whiteboard with handwritten black text that reads: “Don’t think you’re being weak for sometimes wanting to hide away. You are tired from being strong. It takes strength to face the world every day.” The whiteboard has a silver frame, rounded corners, and is photographed against a neutral background. Picture by @allontheboard
January 9, 2026 at 9:51 PM
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“You don’t have to set yourself on fire to keep others warm.” Penny Reid

So many of us make space for others without question. Caring, accommodating, holding things together.

And sometimes we forget…we are allowed in the room too. You matter too.

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#kindness #SelfCompassion

Art by Beth Evans
A simple hand drawn illustration on a white background. At the top, handwritten text reads “I’ve spent so much time making space for others. I forgot I’m allowed in the room too.” Below is a partially open door in soft brown tones with a small hanging sign that says “welcome.” On the floor is a doormat reading “hello” with a small heart. A small potted plant with green leaves sits beside the door. The style is gentle, warm, and minimalist. Picture by Beth Evans.
January 8, 2026 at 7:11 AM
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“How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.” Annie Dillard

Productivity gets a lot of attention. It’s our presence that can really change how the day actually feels.

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#kindness #productivity #presence

Picture by joyfulsmolthings
A bright, playful illustrated image on a light blue background with small white dots scattered throughout. Large, colourful buttons in red, orange, yellow, green, pink and purple sit around the edges, each with visible stitch holes, giving a soft, handmade feel. In the centre, hand drawn black text appears on white brush stroke shapes and reads: “Stop measuring your days by degree of productivity and start experiencing them by degree of presence.” Small yellow sparkles are dotted around the text. The overall style is warm, friendly and encouraging. Picture by joyfulsmolthings
January 6, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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“Caring for myself is not self indulgence, it is self preservation.” Audre Lorde.

Looking after ourselves can be one small choice. Sometimes it’s choosing ourselves a little sooner.

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#SelfCare #kindness #wellbeing

Image by positively present
A colourful illustrated image titled “January Self Care” by Positively Present. The graphic shows hand drawn icons and words encouraging gentle self care ideas such as slowing down, noticing beauty, resting, going on an adventure, expressing love, spending time outside, keeping warm, creating something, and letting go of expectations. Small stars are scattered across a white background, giving the image a warm, thoughtful, and encouraging feel. Picture by Positively Present
January 4, 2026 at 7:11 AM
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“You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”
Winnie the Pooh

At the start of a new year, pause to recognise what we’ve achieved… the showing up, resilience, kindness and progress that often goes unnoticed.

It matters.🧡

#kindness

Art by anxiety positive
A bright, playful illustration filled with large hand drawn stars in bold colours including pink, yellow, blue, green, orange and red, set against a pale background. In the centre is a soft white cloud shape containing hand lettered black text that reads, “Take a moment to be so proud of yourself + all you have achieved.” The overall tone is warm, encouraging and celebratory. Picture by anxiety.positive
January 2, 2026 at 12:41 PM
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“Life is a succession of moments. To live each one is to succeed.” Corita Kent.

A reminder that the best year is so often built through the smaller everyday moments that shape our days.

Wishing you a Happy New Year.

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#kindness #NewYear #moments

Art by Positively Present.
A colourful illustrated poster titled “How to have the best year” by Positively Present. The image shows hand drawn icons scattered across a white background with small yellow stars throughout. Illustrations include scissors cutting a ribbon to represent letting go of negativity, a tablet and pen for doing what you love, a globe and books for learning new things, a sleep mask and moon for rest and self care, gloves holding a heart for gratitude, a paint palette and guitar for hobbies and creativity, a heart for friendships, dumbbells and a yoga mat for movement, a folded map for exploration, musical notes, a disco ball, and a silhouette of a cat beneath the moon representing feelings and reflection. The overall tone is warm, playful, and encouraging, with soft pastel colours and simple line drawings. Picture by Positively Present.
December 31, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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“What if I fall?”
“Oh but my darling, what if you fly?”
Erin Hanson

Giving it a go doesn’t mean it has to be perfect. Mistakes are part of our trying, and trying is how we learn what’s possible…

Why not give it a go?

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#belief #kindness #NewYear
A square illustration in layered shades of purple and lilac, made up of soft, rounded cloud like shapes that ripple outwards from the centre. The background features small white polka dots scattered evenly across the layers. In the centre, inside a pale lilac cloud shape outlined in black, handwritten black text reads: “You gain more from trying and failing than from never trying at all.” The illustration has a gentle, playful, hand drawn style with smooth curves and a calming colour palette. The artist’s handle “@joyfulsmothings” appears in the bottom right corner.Picture by joyfulsmothings
December 30, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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“The more you know, the less you need.” Yvon Chouinard

These in between days can feel a bit scruffy and undefined. Less can be so much more…

Less rushing. Less needing to. Less explaining.

Just room to be with what’s already enough.

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#kindness #simplicity #SelfCare

Image by Simply Anxious
A calming illustrated image on a soft cream background scattered with small pale pink flowers. At the top, handwritten text reads: “These ‘in between’ days where less is more.” Below, nine gentle illustrations are arranged in a loose grid. They include cosy winter scenes such as hands holding a warm mug, slippers, a hot water bottle, folded blankets, and cups of tea. Each illustration is paired with handwritten phrases including “less thinking,” “less rushing,” “less performing,” “less feeling guilty,” “less shoulds,” “less trying too hard,” “less worrying,” “less noise,” and “less needing to.” The overall tone is soothing, reflective, and comforting, evoking rest and permission during the days between Christmas and New Year. Picture by simply_anxious.
December 29, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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“Self-care is giving the world the best of you, not what’s left of you.” Katie Read

Giving ourselves permission means recognising rest, saying no, time alone, messy emotions and choosing what feels right are all valid.

We don’t need permission to be human.

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#kindness

Art by @anxiety.positive
A black background with the heading “Things that are okay” written in large white hand drawn lettering at the top. Beneath the heading are nine brightly coloured circles arranged in three rows of three. Each circle contains white handwritten text. The phrases read: “Saying no,” “Not doing anything,” “Spending time alone,” “Being different,” “Feeling messy emotions,” “Choosing yourself,” “Making mistakes,” “Having a bad day,” and “Doing what feels right.” The circles are in red, orange, yellow, green, turquoise, purple, pink, and pale pink, creating a supportive and reassuring feel. At the bottom of the image is the handle @anxiety.positive. Picture by @anxiety.positive
December 27, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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“Taking care of yourself doesn’t mean ‘me first’ … it means ‘me too.’” L.R. Knost.

A reminder that caring for yourself sits alongside caring for others.

You aren’t asking for the world, you’re simply asking for a place in it too.

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#SelfCare #kindness #compassion

Picture by joyfulsmolthings
An illustrated image showing a person with closed eyes and a gentle smile, framed inside a large heart shape formed by two orange sleeves and hands meeting at the top. Inside the heart, handwritten text reads: “You deserve the attention and care that you give everyone else.” The background is a warm cream colour with small floral and dot details in orange and brown tones. The overall feel is soft, comforting and reassuring, conveying self care, kindness and emotional warmth. Picture by Joyfulsmolthings
December 26, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” Martin Luther King Jr.

A genuine thank you to everyone working through the festive season, offering care, protection and support to others when it matters.

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#gratitude #kindness

Picture by AllOnTheBoard
London Underground service information board at a station platform. Instead of travel updates, the board displays a handwritten Christmas message thanking emergency services, care workers, social workers, the armed forces and others working on Christmas Day away from their families, wishing them rest, magic and love when their shift ends. A small holly illustration sits at the top right of the board. The tone is warm, thoughtful and appreciative. Picture by AllOnTheBoard
December 26, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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“Imperfections are not inadequacies; they are reminders that we’re all in this together.”Brené Brown

Sending care and compassion to anyone finding this season a little more tender in ways that aren’t always visible.

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#kindness #compassion #christmas #care

Picture by @nikkimiles_
A colourful illustrated graphic on a black background with hand drawn text reading “Sending love to anyone who is” at the top. Around the words are playful drawings in bright colours: a Christmas stocking, a white dove, a decorated Christmas tree, mittens, a shooting star, and a festive wreath. Each illustration is paired with text naming different struggles: “healing from a breakup,” “grieving lost loved ones,” “finding Christmas difficult,” “feeling lonely,” “fighting an illness,” and “struggling mentally.” The overall tone is warm, caring, and supportive, acknowledging that Christmas can be hard for many people. Picture by @nikkimiles_
December 24, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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“Have patience with all things, but first of all with yourself.” Saint Francis de Sales

Your best is allowed to be human, imperfect, and is still more than enough.

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#kindness #SelfCompassion #enough

Picture by Joyfulsmolthings
Illustration of a green Christmas tree on a deep red background with falling white snow dots and small yellow sparkles. Inside the tree, bold hand drawn yellow lettering reads “Your best does not need to be perfect.” The style is warm, playful, and festive, with a gentle, reassuring tone. Picture by @joyfulsmolthings
December 23, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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“Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts.” Albert Einstein

The most precious things in life aren’t things at all …. they’re the parts of us worth protecting every single day.

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#kindness #SelfCare #humanness

Picture by @Simply_Anxious
Illustrated image with the heading “The most precious things in life aren’t things. They are…” followed by warm, festive style drawings of mugs of hot drinks. Each mug represents something valuable: your health, your inner peace, your energy, your sense of safety, a calm mind, your freedom, and your time. Short messages encourage nurturing health, protecting safety, feeding the mind with positivity, honouring energy, using freedom wisely, and valuing time as a gift. The colour palette is soft and calming, with gentle winter tones and a reassuring, supportive feel. Picture by @Simply_Anxious.
December 22, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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“You are imperfect, you are wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging.” Brené Brown

This time of year can bring a lot of expectation.

If it feels a bit much, that makes sense.
You’re still enough, exactly as you are.

#kindness #SelfCompassion #humanness

Picture by Beth Evan’s
A simple illustrated comic by Beth Evans showing small rounded characters with expressive faces. The text acknowledges that the holiday season can bring pressure to feel happy, that it can feel isolating, and reassures the reader that it’s okay if this isn’t a perfect time and that things will get better. Black hand drawn text on a white background with soft pastel colour highlights. Picture by Beth Evans
December 21, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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“We’re all just walking each other home.”Ram Dass

This season can ask a lot of people in very different ways.

For anyone finding this season tender or complicated.

You matter. You’re not alone.

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#compassion #care #kindness

Picture by anxiety positive
white background illustration with bold black hand drawn text at the top reading “Sending love to those who:” with the handle @anxiety.positive underneath. Below are six festive style illustrations arranged in two rows. Top row from left to right: a red Christmas bauble with white snowflakes and text reading “Feel lonely during the holidays”; a smiling gingerbread person with coloured buttons and text reading “Have to be a caregiver to someone who is sick”; a teal wrapped present with trees and text reading “Struggle to afford gifts + decorations”. Bottom row from left to right: a string of coloured Christmas lights with text reading “Lost a loved one + are grieving”; a green Christmas wreath with red berries and text reading “Are spending the holidays with people who aren’t supportive”; a yellow starburst with text reading “Are more symptomatic around holidays”. The overall tone is warm, inclusive, and supportive, acknowledging that the festive season can be hard for many people. Picture by @anxiety.positive.
December 20, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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“Emotions are data, not directives.” Susan David.

Letting emotions out is part of being human.
They do not always need fixing or explaining.

Sometimes they simply need space to exist.

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#kindness #emotions #life #humanness

Picture by Anxiety Positive
A white background illustration featuring a hand drawn rainbow made from thick, uneven brush strokes. The rainbow arches across the centre of the image and includes bright bands of pink, purple, blue, green, yellow, orange, and red, creating a playful, expressive feel. Above the rainbow, bold black hand lettered text reads: “When your emotions are fighting to come out, let them”. Below the rainbow, also in black hand lettered text, are the words “Be free”. In the bottom left corner, in small black text, is the creator’s handle: @anxiety.positive. The overall tone of the image is warm, encouraging, and supportive, reinforcing the message of allowing emotions to be expressed. Picture by Anxiety Positive
December 19, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.”Anne Lamott

A gentle reminder at this time of year.
Not everything needs fixing or improving.
Sometimes slowing things down is enough.

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#kindness #positivity #SelfCare

Picture by Simply Anxious
A soft illustrated image on a cream background with a small Christmas tree at the top and the words “If it all feels too much…” Below are nine sticky note style prompts, including letting go a little, slowing down and making space for yourself, letting go of shoulds, finding peace in nature, keeping things simple, replacing rushing with being, not analysing everything, being patient with yourself, and reminding yourself that things will get better. The overall tone is calm, reassuring, and supportive. Picture by Simply Anxious.
December 18, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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“Always try to be a little kinder than is necessary.” J. M. Barrie

A reminder that kindness matters, especially when we cannot see what is happening behind closed doors…. It matters all year round, especially this time of year.

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#kindness #compassion

Art by joyfulsmolthings
An illustrated winter scene showing three small, cosy houses with pitched roofs and glowing windows, set against a pale blue night sky scattered with white snowflakes and small yellow stars. Above the houses sits a grey, cloud-shaped speech bubble with the words “Not every home will be feeling merry this Christmas, be kind”. The colours are soft and warm, and the overall tone feels thoughtful and gentle. Picture by @joyfulsmolthings.
December 17, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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“If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.” Maya Angelou

Our differences are not flaws to smooth away. They are where our confidence grows.

They make you, you.

Be different, be you, be amazing.

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#kindness #positivity

Art by happiness enchanters
A colourful illustrated image showing a confident capybara standing upright on a soft circular shadow. The background is a bright rainbow gradient blending pink, yellow, green, blue, and purple. The capybara is light brown with a gentle, slightly amused expression, wearing round pink glasses and a rainbow tutu skirt. Small white sparkles and star shapes float around, adding a playful, uplifting feel. Above the capybara is a black speech bubble with white hand drawn lettering that reads: “I believe that my differences are where my power lies.” To the right of the capybara, handwritten text reads “The capybara of confidence” with an arrow pointing towards the character. The overall tone is warm, joyful, confident, and affirming. Picture by Happiness Enchanters.
December 16, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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“It is never too late to be what you might have been.” George Eliot

A reminder that there is no single right timeline. No fixed way to begin. No requirement to feel certain before taking the next step.

Showing up as you are is enough.

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#kindness #positivity #belief

Art by joyfulsmolthings
Illustrated image showing a person holding a yellow card in both hands. The hands have red painted nails and are positioned in front of a soft pink background scattered with small yellow dots and simple heart shapes. On the yellow card, in hand drawn black lettering, the text reads: “You can start late, look different, be uncertain and still succeed.” The illustration style is warm and playful, with rounded lines and a gentle colour palette that feels encouraging and kind. Picture by @joyfulsmothings
December 14, 2025 at 3:11 PM