Melissa WebbMar 25, 2021Lockdown LifeI know a lot of people have found the isolation of lockdowns this past year awful. But I also know there are lots of people who are...
Melissa WebbMar 18, 2021What Will Future You Thank You For?A short reflection on the above illustration: It can be easier in the moment to say ‘yes’ to something because you feel you should. But,...
Melissa WebbFeb 9, 2021Introduction: The Mel behind Mellow DoodlesHello! A little introduction in case you’re new here! 💖 I’m Melissa. The creator behind everything at Mellow Doodles. 🏡 I’m 30...
Melissa WebbNov 12, 2019Self Kindness IdeasA short reflection on the above illustration: We see the phrase “be kind to yourself” a lot don’t we? But sometimes it can feel hard to...
Melissa WebbOct 22, 2019You Are Worth More Than Your "Success"A short reflection on this illustration: My self worth has been wrapped up in my achievements and “success” since I was a little girl. I...
Melissa WebbOct 9, 2019What Depression and Anxiety Might Be Telling YouAs with all my work, this comes from personal experience and probably won't apply to everyone. There's chemical, genetic and trauma...
Melissa WebbOct 1, 2019Practical Ways To HelpIf you have a friend or loved one who is really struggling right now, I hope this illustration will give you some ideas on how you can...
Melissa WebbJul 10, 2019"I Should..."“I should be more productive." "I should be skinnier." "I should have more money." "I should be more successful by now.” These are the...
Melissa WebbMay 8, 2019Listen To Your FeelingsWe’re told that some feelings are “bad”. But our bodies are clever, and those feelings appear for a reason. When you’re hungry, you’re...
Melissa WebbApr 17, 2019A Brief Introduction to ReparentingAfter posting this illustration, I had a few questions on what reparenting means. So here is a brief overview! Reparenting for me is...
Melissa WebbMar 21, 2019One Day At A TimeI need this reminder all the time. Do you have a tendency to get overwhelmed by all the millions of things there are to do and life’s...
Melissa WebbMar 18, 2019You Deserve That SpaceDo you suffer with imposter syndrome sometimes? It’s the feeling that you’re a fraud, or you’re not ‘enough’ in some sense to be in a...
Melissa WebbFeb 28, 2019Highly Sensitive Personality TraitLast year I found out I’m a highly sensitive person (an HSP). It’s a personality trait recognised in psychology that approximately 10-20%...
Melissa WebbFeb 1, 2019You're Allowed To LeaveLast year I read an incredible twitter thread by Erynn Brook. She explained how her mum had consistently given her permission to leave...