Colouring can be an awesome part of your self-care routine.  Because it requires you to focus on something without forcing your brain to work too hard, it's similar to meditation in that it helps with relaxation and relieving stress.  It's a also a fun hobby that allows you to tap into your creative side.  So grab your pencil crayons and markers, and print off one of these colouring pages to get started!

Monogram Wall Art // Sarah Titus

Sarah has created a set of monogrammed coloring pages which are perfect for framing and hanging on your wall or setting on a table.

Spring Coloring Page // The Country Chic Cottage

This set of three spring floral coloring pages are super detailed, making them great for attracting your focus and relieving stress.

Gemstones Coloring Page // Shrimp Salad Circus

This fun gemstone coloring page from Shrimp Salad Circus allows you to be as detailed as you'd like.

Floral Coloring Sheet // Clumsy Crafter

Bobbie provides a tutorial for blending with colored pencils, which work perfectly in this floral design.

Geometric Pineapple Print // Sisters What

This fun geometric pineapple print is perfect for coloring with pencil crayons, watercolor pencils, or even getting creative with watercolor paints.

Sunflower Coloring Page // Skip to My Lou

Brighten things up with this coloring page design, which is loaded with sunflowers!

All of Me Loves All Of You // The Girl Creative

With plenty of small details, this quote page would make an awesome card or framed piece of decor.

Mandala Coloring Page // Burlap and Blue

Choose your favorite colors for this page filled with mandalas for a mindful coloring experience.

Geometric Heart Coloring Page // Delineate Your Dwelling

All of the detailed geometric designs on this heart are perfect for allowing you to focus, as well as get creative with different color combinations.

Stress Relief Coloring Pages // Planes and Balloons

Designed for stress relief, this set of three coloring pages pairs words like "Just Breathe". "All is Well", and "Be Still" with mandala designs.

Nature Doodles // Shrimp Salad Circus

Get creative with this fun nature doodles coloring sheet.

Coloring Page Bookmarks // By Dawn Nicole

If you're a book worm, these printable coloring bookmarks are an awesome choice!  You get the benefits of coloring, plus you can use self-laminating sheets to make these into bookmarks that you can actually use to keep track of your place.

Modern 'Stand for Something' Printable // Kristen Duke Photography

We're in love with this modern "Stand for Something" printable. Kristen includes a variety of sizes from a 36 x 48 all the way down to a 5 x 7, so you can create a poster for hanging, or a smaller desktop piece.

Journaling is a great tool that can have a number of benefits, from helping to boost your emotional intelligence and reducing stress to helping to promote creativity and helping to manifest your goals. If looking at a blank page seems downright overwhelming or if you're looking to try something new, these guided journals can help to lead the way.

Judgement Detox Journal: A Guided Exploration

Bestselling author Gabrielle Bernstein's Judgement Detox is a guided journal that focuses around the idea that being judged and judging others causes a separation from ourselves. The whole journal is about releasing this separation through exercises in self-acceptance and acceptance including guided meditations, tapping techniques, and exercises using Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT).

52 Lists for Happiness: Weekly Journaling Inspiration for Positivity, Balance, and Joy

For a twist on journaling, The 52 Lists Project is all about creating lists rather than writing out full journal entries. This particular book is all about writing lists to inspire happiness, with one list prompt for every week to last you through the whole year - and leave you with a beautiful and positive book to look through.

Q & A a Day: 5 Year Journal

Q & A a day is a fun journal for self-discovery.  Each day, there's a simple question to answer - like what can you smell right now, or where would you travel tomorrow if you could go anywhere.  Once you've made it through the year, you start over again, leaving you with a fun way to compare how your answers change over the course of 5 years.

Tiny Buddha's Gratitude Journal

Gratitude is such a powerful practice, and this journal makes it easy to incorporate into your daily life. Each page contains a prompt or question related to gratitude, such as what it is you appreciate when you're feeling down or what activities you enjoy and why. There are even illustrations throughout the book which you can colour in.

Practice You: A Journal

Elena Brower is a meditation teacher, yoga instructor, and artist - and she combines all of these modalities in this journal.  Practice You really focuses on tapping into your intuition, practicing self-reflection, creating goals, and appreciating your achievements and evolution through questions, prompts, and teachings.  We're also in love with the gorgeous watercolour design! 

Wreck This Journal

If you've tried keeping a journal or sketchbook before and found yourself nervous about trying to get everything as perfect as possible, Wreck This Journal might be a great option. The journal actually encourages you to explore your creativity by actually wrecking the journal through activities like poking holes in the pages, colouring outside the lines, and defacing photos.

Good Days Start With Gratitude Journal

Good Days Start with Gratitude is a daily journal that helps you learn to notice and appreciate the simple joys in life.  Every day, you're instructed to write down three things that you are thankful for.  There are also weekly check-ins and inspiration quotes to help bring a little uplift into your life.

Dot Journaling: A Practical Guide

If you haven't been able to find the journal that works for you, this guide can help you create your own journal. Rachel Wilkerson Miller provides a complete guide to dot journaling and covers topics like creating different lists, symbols to make these lists effective, trackers for habits and goals you're trying to achieve, and how to best keep track of your weeks, days, or months. There are plenty of example spreads to help you create your journal as well.

Shine Bright: Productivity Journal

If procrastination is something you're working to overcome, this journal - which was created with productivity in mind - might be a great fit.  Based on the concept of bullet journaling, this notebook comes with stickers and a fill-in table of contents to help you get more organized.

Kindness Everyday: A Journal

This journal is all about - you guessed it - kindness.  With positive quotes, spaces for jotting down thoughts and reflections, as well as suggestions for random acts of kindness and places to record these, this journal is wonderfully uplifting.

The Five-Minute Journal

If journaling is something that seems totally overwhelming, The Five-Minute Journal does a great job at using methods from positive psychology to help boost your mood.  The journal includes weekly challenges, spaces to record affirmations and what you're grateful for, awesome things that happened today, positive quotes, and more.

Two Minute Mornings: A Journal to Win Your Day Every Day

Two Minute Mornings is all about taking a couple of minutes each morning to help set you up for success.  You'll practice things like gratitude, letting go of stress, and setting intentions for your day.

 

i am here now: A creative mindfulness guide and journal

i am here now is a journal that allows you to practice mindfulness and being in the present moment.  The journal is filled with mindfulness exercises, meditations, colouring pages, and more, all of which are designed to help you become more aware of your senses, thoughts, and emotions.

Be Yourself: A Guided Journal for Introspection and Self-Discovery

This beautiful journal is all about self-introspection.  Prompts like recalling your first memory or thinking about a time you wanted to be like someone else and why are paired with beautiful illustrated quotes.

Year of the Doodle: 365 Drawing, Collaging, and Mark-Making Adventures

For a fun combination between a journal and a sketchbook, Year of the Doodle really helps inspire you to get creative and out of your comfort zone. Daily prompts and various backgrounds will inspire you to doodle, paint, draw, or write.

 

Looking for a planner?  Check out our Favourite Planners for 2018.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wake Up Your Imagination

A Journal for Creative Play

 

Your Instagram feed is a sacred place - and should be filled with photos that leave you feeling uplifted, inspired, and comforted.  These Instagram accounts are our favourites for snaps and captions that promote positive and realistic self-care.

page 197 from #thesunandherflowers chapter 5 - blooming 6 more days

@rupikaur_

Rupi Kaur is an incredible poet - and it just so happens that she also regularly touches on topics like self-care and self-love. On her Instagram feed, you can expect bite-sized pieces of poetry alongside her illustrations.

The best choice I ever made was to leave it all behind to follow my heart. When I first left corporate to follow my heart and become a writer, I had no idea how life-changing that decision would become. It allowed me to quit my soul suffocating career in advertising to do work that feels joyful. I left depression, addictions and anxiety behind. I created a thriving wellness website and community and build an award-winning brand that helps others, while also supporting those I care about. Do you dream about working for yourself? Do you have talents, skills and a passion you'd be interested in turning into a profit? If you fantasize about working for yourself (or you're already trying but struggling to get your footing), you don't have to do it alone. Today I want to share the best business training to teach you how to build a thriving business, just like I did (even if you're not sure what you want to do yet!). My business mentor, @marieforleo just released the first free online workshop The Six Pillars to Building a Highly Profitable Business Online. She rolls up her sleeves and gives stellar tips that you can start implementing in your business (or business planning!) today. Because if you're like I was, you can no longer settle or stay in any situation that is hurting your soul. There is something in your that the world needs, let your true self shine. Watch this free business training workshop to get you there. Link in bio. #free #freetraining #bschool #inspiration #findyourhappydaily #playwiththeworld

@shannonkaiserwrites

Shannon Kaiser is the bestselling inspirational author behind books like "The Self-Love Experiment". Her feed is filled with reassuring quotes that encourage you to work towards being your best, as well as lovely lifestyle photos.

Something that's really been bringing me a lot of joy lately has been creativity for the sake of creativity⠀ .⠀ I'm beyond lucky to be able to flex my creative muscles for my work, like hello dream come true. The only downside is I wasn't taking enough time to create outside the blog .⠀ over the little holiday break I busted out my water colors and painted for the heck of it. it felt amazing. I'm trying to make it a ritual along with shutting the laptop at 6pm (instead of lingering online and kinda working through the night) .⠀ how do you flex your creative muscle? (and this goes outside just art guys, I'm a believer that sports is creativity too)

@init4thelongrun

Georgie is the blogger behind In It 4 The Long Run as well as the podcaster behind The Chasing Joy Podcast. Her uplifting feed shares well-rounded wellness tips, authentic self-care, and positive reminders to embrace you.

You only get one you. ♥️ {Quote from inside our new isssue}

@thoughtfullymagazine

Thoughtfully Magazine is a publication that focuses on self-care and wellness, as does their Instagram account!  Expect plenty of positive quotes as well as images to inspire your self-care.

we're often searching we search for who we are we search for love yet, the love we search for is who we are and that love has resided within all along continue to seek but seek inward seek to return to yourSelf seek to return to love comment "I am love" below @divethru_

@wayofgray

Sophie Gray is all about self-acceptance and self-love, both of which she regularly shares on her Instagram account.  We're also in love with her thoughts, which spread this message even further. 

alexandra elle on Instagram: "my daily mantra. what's yours?"

@alex_elle

Alexandra Elle is an author who focuses on hope, intentional living, and the journey of motherhood.  Her regular posts of encouragement, affirmations, and mantras definitely deserve a place in your feed.

I had a rough day yesterday filled with anxiety and doubts. I have been putting a lot of pressure on myself lately and it's been unhealthy. In addition to that, the pressure of blogging and influencing in general has been very heavy lately. I know many of my blog friends will agree with that. Blogging full-time is a dream but it's not an easy job for easy money. It's just not. It's hard work and dedication, and like yesterday, some days are filled with tears and frustration. "I didn't come this far to only come this far." This is playing on repeat in my mind today & I'm totally printing it out to hang in my office to serve as a daily reminder. I'm not done. I have so much farther to go. When you're feeling down & out, what's a reminder that encourages you to keep going? * * * * * #abmathome #lifegivingsquares #rewardstylebloggers #deskdecor #habitandhome #smpliving #myhomevibe #pocketofmyhome #theimperfectboss #gritandvirtue #wellwateredwomen #tuesdaystogether #horacioprinting #targetstyle #communityovercompetition

@summertelban

Summer is the blogger behind Coffee with Summer, where she covers topics like self-care, authenticity, fashion, beauty, and more. On her Instagram, you can expect plenty of real talk, gorgeous and uplifting home decor, self-care encouragement, and more.

Attempting to make my desk more inviting on a Monday The essentials: tea (White Rose @numiorganictea 🤤), pretty books, and a handwritten thank you note. What keeps you inspired at your desk? ☕️ #deskvibes #theblissfulmind

@theblissfulmind

Catherine is a mindset coach and promoter of self-care and mindfulness. Her uplifting Instgram feed is filled with thoughts to help you feel a little more calm, self-aware, and blissed out. 

what's the deal with CBD? today on the blog i'm talking all about CBD and my experience taking 5 different products (including this CBD bath bomb above) ‍♀️ CBD, or Cannabidiol, is a non-psychoactive part of the plant that helps users get the benefits of cannabis without the high. CBD alone does not get you high and is legal in many parts of the country! CBD has been used for treating insomnia, anxiety and depression, chronic pain, and inflammation amongst many other things. i tried as many products as I could before forming a conclusive opinion on CBD. i also talk about which products to buy for which symptoms, how to find them, and if it PERSONALLY helped me with my anxiety, period cramps, and if i'd buy them again. the blog post is not sponsored. link in bio! #leefromamerica

@leefromamerica

While Lee is a promoter of healthy living, it really all comes down to one thing: balance. Her Instgram shares plenty of wellness tips, beautiful messages about self-love, self-care, and slowing down, and gorgeous plant-based food inspiration.

This weekend I... . Drank wine in the park Watched at least 6 hours of television Organized my kitchen cupboards Went to soulcycle Got brunch with a friend Spent a whole day in our guest bed Read a book on the phases of the moon Did a spa night featuring my favorite face masks Baked muffins . None of this made it onto to social media... . I and I'm guessing many of you get stuck in the idea that if it didn't make it onto the 'gram, it didn't happen. Here's my reminder that you don't need to prove anything to the world. I'm the first person to admit that social media is a positive thing (I wouldn't be here without it!), but all those unglamorous experiences you collect are equally as important as the highlight reel. You don't need to prove your self-care...or your self-worth. You show it by going out into the world and being a good human. That is all️ . What did you do this weekend that didn't make your highlight reel? : @bettinabogar . . . . #selfcare #selfworth #selflove #selfloveclub #selflovesunday #selfcaresunday #intuitiveliving #intuition #abmathome #theeverygirl #mindbodygram #iamwellandgood

@thehealthymaven

Davida is a healthy lifestyle blogger and podcaster, and she really focuses on living a life that truly feels good. In addition to yummy recipe inspiration, you can also expect holistic health tips and favourite products, reassuring words about doing what's right for you, and gentle and realistic reminders about self-care. 

today was everything not only the first day of 2018... but also one full year of being with the love of my life. we celebrated in all of our favorite ways. @honeyhi, @erewhonmarket, lots of yoga, all of the dandelion tea & smoothies, intention setting, journaling and planning out our adventures for the year. as you can see, my 2018 intentions have a lot to do with grounding. major self care and healing will take place this year, I can feel it. it's my top priority & it's time to feel my absolute best. lots of blog posts to come about all of my above intentions & more. tell me what YOU want to see this year... that's what it's all about. HAPPY 2018 FAM! 🧘‍♀️ #tbbmademedoit #soulonfire

@thebalancedblonde

Jordan shares a look into how she lives incorporates self-care, holistic wellness, yoga, and more into her daily life on her Instagram account.  We're in love with her authenticity and how she shares her journey.

 

Like any other human, you deserve the grace and allowance to make mistakes, to cry, to get angry, or to step away from something because it's not working for you. You don't need to appear like you've got it together all the time - because none of us really do. Forgive yourself for the moments you're a little unpolished and allow yourself to be in those difficult moments, so that you can come back when you're ready.

@caringcrate

We couldn't leave ourselves out!  Our Instagram feed is filled with realistic and authentic inspiration about different aspects of self-care, as well as reassuring quotes about taking time for you.

 

 

Looking for more Instagram accounts to follow? Check out our Favourite Instagram Accounts for Mental Health and our Favourite Chronic Illness Instagram Accounts.

Turmeric is certainly getting lots of press lately - and it's for good reason. It's a powerful natural anti-inflammatory that can help to ease joint pain and muscle soreness as well as soothe the gut.  Turmeric also helps to amp up your body's antioxidant activity, which can help to boost your immune system, as well as helps to protect your heart and brain. While there are so many ways to enjoy this versatile spice, we've put together some tasty recipes from some of our favourite bloggers to inspire you to reap the benefits of turmeric, whether you're craving something sweet or savoury.

DRINKS AND SMOOTHIES

Lemon Turmeric Tonic // Tasting Page

With lemon and turmeric, this tonic is filled with ingredients that target inflammation.  The drink also includes black pepper, as this helps your body to better absorb turmeric.

Healing Tahini Hot Chocolate // Strength and Sunshine

Cozy up with this dairy-free hot chocolate which pairs turmeric with other warming spices like cinnamon and ginger. 

Golden Milk Frappuccino // A Saucy Kitchen

This vegan and paleo frappuccino is wonderfully sweet, light, and creamy - plus packs an anti-inflammatory punch!  It's sweetened naturally with dates, and can be topped with coconut whipped cream if desired. 

Turmeric and Chai Spiced Cauliflower Smoothie // feast of green

Although it might sound a little strange, we promise that cauliflower works well in smoothies!  It helps to add a creamy texture to your drink, as well as that added serving of vegetables.  The chai spices and banana give plenty of yummy flavour.

SOUPS

Instant Pot or Slow Cooker Turmeric Chicken No-Noodle Soup // Real Food Whole Life

We're in love with slow cooker recipes for their convenience, and this soup is no exception! If you have an Instant Pot, there's also an option to whip it up super quick. This nourishing soup is also loaded with veggies, making it a great nutrient-packed comfort food.

Whole Roasted Cauliflower Turmeric Soup // Healthfully Ever After

Roasted cauliflower adds a delicious flavour to this creamy turmeric soup, which makes a wonderful base for toppings like croutons and fresh thyme.

Warming Carrot, Ginger, and Turmeric Soup // Lauren Caris Cooks

Warm up with this cozy carrot soup which pairs anti-inflammatory ginger and turmeric.  

Creamy Vegan Turmeric Mac and Cheese // Spinach for Breakfast

Take your mac and cheese up a notch with added turmeric in the sauce and yummy roasted brussel sprouts.  Bonus: this dish is completely dairy-free, as the creamy sauce is made with a blend of cashews and almond milk, along with nutritional yeast for that cheesy flavour.

 

BREAKFAST, SNACKS, & TREATS

Creamy Maple Turmeric Oatmeal // The Wheatless Kitchen

Start your day off right with a bowl of warm cinnamon and turmeric oats.  Top with maple syrup, your favourite jam, pepitas, and coconut flakes.

Golden Milk Donuts // Healthy Helper

These baked donuts happen to be gluten-free and high in protein.  Oh, and they are also perfectly sweet and spicy, just like your favourite golden milk.

Turmeric Muffins // Skinny Fitalicious

Made with coconut flour and sweetened naturally with maple syrup, these turmeric muffins are gluten-free as well as paleo, and make a fantastic snack any time of day.

Golden Milk Coconut Bark // Jessi's Kitchen

 With a combination of turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, cardamon, and black pepper, this melt-in-your-mouth bark is made with coconut butter and tahini. The addition of coconut flakes, pumpkin seeds, and cacao nibs mean this is a perfect something to grab when you need a little pick-me-up.

Zucchini Carrot Muffins // The Awesome Green

With zucchini, carrots, and spinach, these savoury muffins make a nutrient-rich afternoon snack. 

Golden Milk Protein Bars // Rezel Kealoha

These vegan, no-bake protein bars take everything you love about golden milk and put it into bar form!  We're absolutely in love with the maple coconut butter topping and crunchy coconut chips.

Raw Vegan Golden Milk Cheesecake // Snixy Kitchen

This impressive twist on a cheesecake is made with a cashew and coconut filling set on top of a almond and date crust.  Don't forget the whipped coconut cream topping!

Turmeric and Ginger Spice Almond Butter // Better with Cake

This super smooth and gently spiced almond butter packs a nutritional punch! Spread it on your toast, blend it into a smoothie, or just enjoy it from the spoon.

Turmeric Mango Sunrise Pops // Domesticate Me

These refreshing Popsicle are made with coconut milk, mango, and orange for some serious tropical vibes.  Oh, and there's also spinach blended in for some additional green benefits.

When you need to feel truly surrounded by warm and fuzzy vibes, these love songs are perfect for setting the mood.

Kiss Me - Ed Sheeran

Stay with Me - Sam Smith

Say You Won't Let Go - James Arthur

Work Song - Hozier

I'll Move Mountains - Roo Panes

If You Every Want to Be in Love - James Bay

The Blower's Daughter - Damien Rice

Crazy for You - Adele

Forever - Ben Harper

Only Love - Ben Howard

Two - Ryan Adams

Morning Light - Justin Timberlake and Alicia Keys

It's Gotta Be You - Isaiah

Perfect Duet - Ed Sheeran & Beyonce

Beneath Your Beautiful - Labrinth

The Book of Love - Gavin James

I Can't Keep from Loving You - Andrew Jones

You Are the Best Thing - Ray LaMontage