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“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” Oscar Wilde Often the best thing we can do is just be ourselves. Not always polished. Not always serious. Just real. It’s the daft, joyful things that keep us going – that matters. 🧡 #kindness #positivity #hope Image by Katie Abey

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“Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind.” Henry James Kindness costs nothing and changes everything. It can be practical, powerful and often is needed far more than we realise. Be kind. 🧡 #kindness #positivity

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“Self‑care is giving the world the best of you, instead of what’s left of you.” Katie Reed Looking after ourselves matters. Not just so we can keep going, but so we feel more like ourselves. A small act of care. It all counts. It matters. 🧡 #kindness #positivity Illustration by positivelypresent

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“Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we’ll ever do.” Brené Brown We all have the chance to get to know ourselves better. To let go. To be a little more gentle and a little more accepting. 🧡 #learning #kindness Art by hellorosiepink

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“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” Kindness isn’t always easy. Sometimes it may feel like we’re the only one trying. To respond with care, to still show up kindly, it matters. Not because the world is always kind. But because we are. 🧡 #kindness Picture by @anxiety.positive

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“What we see depends mainly on what we look for.” John Lubbock The way we think about something changes how it feels. Sometimes just a little. Sometimes completely. A gentle shift in perspective can really help, especially on the harder days. 🧡 #kindness #positivity Picture by joyfulsmolthings

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“Emotions are data, not directives.” Susan David We’ve felt stuck before, and we found our way through. This feeling won’t likely last forever – even if we don’t know how or when it will change. Be kind to yourself. 🧡 #kindness #positivity #EmotionalAgility Picture by @anxiety.positive

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“You alone are enough. You have nothing to prove to anybody.” Maya Angelou Even if some days you forget it. Even if others try to make you question it. You are worthy. Always have been. Always will be. 🧡 #kindness #SelfWorth Picture by @joyfulsmolthings

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“When we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best in ourselves.” William Arthur Ward Rooting for each other isn’t just kind – it’s powerful. Support. Encouragement. Belief. And bit by bit, we all grow. 🧡 #kindness #positivity Picture by yayitzel

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“You are imperfect, you are wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging.” Brené Brown You’re allowed to have needs. You’re allowed to speak them out loud. That doesn’t make us a burden – it makes us human. 🧡 #kindness #positivity #YouMatter Picture by @anxiety.positive

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“Too often we underestimate the power of a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” Leo Buscaglia Kindness lives in everyday moments and makes the world go round! 🧡 #kindness #positivity

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Thank you for all your #kindness & all you do! 🧡 #nurses #midwives #healthcare #paramedics #doctors @kathevans2.bsky.social @sheenabyrom.bsky.social @fwmaternity.bsky.social @karenellab.bsky.social @racheln76.bsky.social @midwifekookie.bsky.social @nurseninapa.bsky.social Picture by Katie Abey

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“Practising courage, compassion, and connection in our daily lives is how we cultivate worthiness.” Brené Brown Kindness isn’t something we keep for later. It’s something we offer now – to ourselves and each other. You deserve it. 🧡 #kindness #positivity #belonging Picture by @anxiety.positive

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“When you say ‘yes’ to others, make sure you are not saying ‘no’ to yourself.” Paulo Coelho It’s OK to care what others think. Just don’t let it drown out what matters to you. You matter too. 🧡 #learning #positivity #care Art by @joyfulsmolthings

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“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” Maya Angelou You’ve been through more than you realise. You’ve handled more than you’ll give credit for. You’ve found your way before- you will again. 🧡 #kindness #positivity Art by Katie Abey

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“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” Ian Maclaren Sometimes we don’t see it. Sometimes we won’t know it. But kindness can be the very thing that helps someone keep going. 🧡 #kindness #positivity Picture by @anxiety.positive

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“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes…including you.” Anne Lamott You don’t have to know exactly what’s next. Give yourself permission to breathe, pause, and see. You don’t have to have it all figured out. 🧡 #kindness #positivity Art by anxiety positive

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“Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love.” Brené Brown You don’t have to be perfect. You don’t have to have it all together. Maybe just we just need to be a little gentler with yourself today. That counts. That matters. 🧡 #kindness #positivity Picture by @joyfulsmolthings

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“Our emotions are data. They are not directives. We can learn to feel them deeply, and respond wisely.” Susan David You’re allowed to feel what you feel. You don’t need to explain it or shrink it. It’s ok to make space for it – that’s being human. 🧡 #kindness #positivity Art by @joyfulsmolthings

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“Sometimes it takes only one act of kindness and caring to change a person’s life.” Jackie Chan A kind word. A smile. An unexpected moment of care. It all matters more than we know. 🧡 #kindness #positivity Picture by Positive Outlooks

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“Sometimes the bravest and most important thing you can do is just show up.” Brené Brown There are days when showing up is the full achievement. No need to sparkle. Just be here. That’s more than enough. 🧡 #kindness #positivity #humanness Picture by Katie Abey

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“We don’t have to do all of it alone. We were never meant to.” Brené Brown You’re not expected to carry everything on your own. It’s okay to ask. It’s okay to need. Support doesn’t make us weaker – it makes things more possible. 🧡 #learning #kindness #support Picture by @anxiety.positive

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“Emotional agility means being aware and accepting of all your emotions, even learning from the most difficult ones.” Dr Susan David You’re allowed to feel sad and still be strong. You’re allowed to feel unsure and still be brave. We’re human. 🧡 #kindness Art by joyfulsmolthings

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“Talk to yourself like someone you love.” Brené Brown Self-love isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about allowing yourself to matter, even (especially) on the days you’re finding things a little harder. 🧡 #kindness #positivity Picture by @anxiety.positive

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“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” We never truly know what someone else is holding. Sometimes the kindest thing we can do is to pause and see the person. To offer a little more love and understanding. 🧡 #kindness #positivity #connection Picture by @joyfulsmolthings

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“When you say ‘yes’ to others, make sure you are not saying ‘no’ to yourself.” Paulo Coelho Kindness doesn’t mean shrinking yourself . You can be kind and still… Say no. Make mistakes. Stick up for yourself. Feel things deeply. 🧡 #kindness #positivity Image by selfcare.recipe

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“No one is you, and that is your superpower.” Dave Grohl You bring something brilliant just by being you. Not just one kind of wonderful – all kinds. Keep showing up as you. 🧡 #kindness #positivity #selfworth Picture by Lee du Toit

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“Even the smallest act of kindness can bloom into something that makes a difference.” We don’t need to see the outcome for it to matter. Kindness often carries on quietly… noticed or not, it still leaves something behind. 🧡 #kindness #positivity Picture by @daddyblackbird.bsky.social

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“Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” Mother Teresa The more uncertain the world feels, the more love matters. Love that’s steady, wholehearted, and true. #kindness #positivity #love Picture by kiracyan.design

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“Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind.” Henry James Kindness has the potential to influence a moment, a mood, a day… Kindness is free. Kindness matters. 🧡 #kindness #positivity #gratitude

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“The brain is like Velcro for negative experiences and Teflon for positive ones.” Dr. Rick Hanson One small thing can happen, and our thoughts race ahead to the worst. Just a gentle reminder…you’re allowed to imagine the best-case scenario too. 🧡 #kindness #positivity Image by @anxiety.positive

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“If you suddenly and unexpectedly feel joy, don’t hesitate. Give in to it… Don’t be afraid of its plenty. Joy is not made to be a crumb.” Mary Oliver Even in the middle of everything else, joy is allowed. Let it in. Let it matter. 🧡 #kindness #positivity #joy #glimmers Image by @joyfulsmolthings

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“What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candour, and more unashamed conversation.” Glenn Close Struggling doesn’t always look like struggling. Checking in - even when things seem ok. Because support doesn’t always wait to be asked for. 🧡 #community #kindness Image by Mindfulofdreams

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“Asking for help isn’t giving up. It’s refusing to give up.” Charlie Mackesy Resting is part of how we keep going. Asking for support shows strength, not weakness. You matter. 🧡 #kindness #positivity #SelfCare Picture by @joyfulsmolthings

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“You alone are enough. You have nothing to prove to anybody.” Maya Angelou You’re allowed to pause. To say no. To focus on what you need. That doesn’t make you any less kind, capable, or caring. It just makes you human. 🧡 #kindness #positivity Picture by @joyfulsmolthings

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“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” Aesop Kindness isn’t always about doing more. Sometimes it’s about doing something simple - with thought, with care, and with heart. 🧡 #kindness #positivity Picture by lucyclaireillustration

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The people who mind don’t matter, and the people who matter don’t mind.” Bernard Baruch Not everyone will get you. Not everyone needs to. Some people love you exactly as you are no convincing required. And that’s where our energy belongs. 🧡 #kindness #connection Picture by anxiety.positive

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“It’s never too late to be who you might have been.” George Eliot You’re not behind. You’re not lost. You’re becoming. Even in the unsettled bits, you’re still moving forward. 🧡 #kindness #positivity #growth Picture by @joyfulsmolthings

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