Lockdown Life
I 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...
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Melissa Webb
- Mar 18, 2021
What 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 Webb
- Feb 9, 2021
Introduction: The Mel behind Mellow Doodles
Hello! A little introduction in case you’re new here! 💖 I’m Melissa. The creator behind everything at Mellow Doodles. 🏡 I’m 30...
Melissa Webb
- Nov 12, 2019
Self Kindness Ideas
A 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 Webb
- Oct 22, 2019
You 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 Webb
- Oct 9, 2019
What Depression and Anxiety Might Be Telling You
As with all my work, this comes from personal experience and probably won't apply to everyone. There's chemical, genetic and trauma...
Melissa Webb
- Oct 1, 2019
Practical Ways To Help
If 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 Webb
- Jul 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 Webb
- May 8, 2019
Listen To Your Feelings
We’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 Webb
- Apr 17, 2019
A Brief Introduction to Reparenting
After posting this illustration, I had a few questions on what reparenting means. So here is a brief overview! Reparenting for me is...
Melissa Webb
- Mar 21, 2019
One Day At A Time
I 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 Webb
- Mar 18, 2019
You Deserve That Space
Do 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 Webb
- Feb 28, 2019
Highly Sensitive Personality Trait
Last 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 Webb
- Feb 1, 2019
You're Allowed To Leave
Last year I read an incredible twitter thread by Erynn Brook. She explained how her mum had consistently given her permission to leave...