Bernadette Pamplin

Cheeky little update, new content, art, sessions and a YouTube chennel in the works.

It's a good time of year to reflect and let go of what no longer serves us. It's also more important than ever to look after our minds.

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Creating Calm: 7 Simple Rituals for a More Peaceful Mind Calm isn’t something we find; it’s something we create. In a world that asks us to rush, produce and perform, peace can feel far away — but it often begins with the smallest, most ordinary acts. A…

Find a little calm with 7 simple rituals.

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#calm #findcalm #ritual

How to Build a ‘Let It Go’ Sketchbook for Emotional Release Some days, words don’t come easily. The world feels heavy, your thoughts run wild, and all you want is somewhere to put it all down.That’s where your Let It Go Sketchbook comes in — a sacred space…

Let it gooooooo. Let it gooooooooooooooo...with a sketchbook for emotional release.

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#letitgo #sketchbook

The Healing Power of Colour: What Your Palette Says About Your Mood Colour is one of the most powerful languages we have. Long before we find the right words, colour helps us speak from the heart. It’s why a soft blue sky can calm us, why a burst of orange can lift…

We love colour! But what does your palette say about your mood?

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#colour #palette #mood

How to Set Creative Intentions with the Moon Phases Creativity, like the moon, moves in cycles. There are times when our energy is bright and expressive — and others when it wanes, asking us to rest and reflect. When you begin to align your creative…

The moon is a powerful force. Set creative intentions and watch your creative practice flow.

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#moon #creativeintention #moonphases

Turning Stress into Art: How to Let Go Through Creative Expression The modern world moves fast. Notifications, deadlines, noise, expectations — all pulling us in different directions. It’s no wonder our minds feel cluttered and our hearts tense. But what if, instead…

Turn that stress into art. Learn how to let go.

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#stess #art #letgo

Creative Rituals for Grounding and Balance When life feels chaotic, your creative practice can become a soft place to land. Art isn’t only about making something beautiful — it’s a way of listening inward, of reconnecting to your body and…

Need a moment? Here are some sweet little ideas for creative rituals you can use for grounding and balance.

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#creativerituals #grounding #balance

5 Simple Ways to Stay Grounded in a Stressful World The world can sometimes feel loud — full of uncertainty, noise, and endless to-do lists. It’s easy to become swept up in the rush, disconnected from the steady rhythm of your own heartbeat. When…

The world is stressful. Stay grounded. It can make a world of difference.

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#stress #stressfulworld #staygrounded

Creating has the power to transform your energy.

#Create #transform #energy

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Do the Thing: Why Action Feeds the Soul Have you ever noticed how easy it is to read about doing something, watch someone else do it beautifully on video, and feel like you’ve somehow done your part — only to realise later that you haven’t…

What are you waiting for?

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#dothething #actionsspeaklouder

The Power of Little and Often: How Small Steps Lead to Big Joy We often dream of grand bursts of productivity — those perfect days when inspiration strikes, energy flows, and we finally catch up on all the things we’ve been meaning to do. But life rarely gives…

I've broken the programming to put stuff off if I can't complete the whole task. Now I spend a little time on various things and am happy to leave them unfinished as I can return to them tomorrow. It's been a truly positive change.

#smallsteps #bigjoy

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Greys and Blues are Beautiful in a Different Context Greys and Blues are Beautiful in a Different Context. Poem about using creativity to turn sad feelings into something new

I've been writing poetry again of late. I do have a whole other site of poetry that I'm migrating over to this one, so you can expect to see more poetry from me. I'm going to pull the threads together and make something better.

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#poetry #poem #create #transform

The Art of Intention: Infusing Creativity and Life with Purpose There is a quiet but extraordinary power in setting an intention. Whether it’s whispered over a steaming cup of tea in the morning, scribbled in the margins of a journal, or woven into the…

Intention. That's where it's at. The magic, manifestation, motivation, all the good stuff comes when you really focus on what you what do and what you want to happen.

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#intention #purpose #manifestation #magic #focus

The Autumn Clean: Preparing Your Home and Heart for the Season Ahead As the leaves turn golden and the air begins to carry a chill, autumn naturally invites us to look inward. It’s a season of transition—nature sheds what no longer serves it, preparing for rest and…

You might have heard of a spring clean, but how about an autumn one? Get your home and you mind set for the season with this little lowdown and checklist.

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#autumnclean #tidyhometidymind #declutter #gratitude

Creating Art in Autumn Colours: Connecting to Nature Through Creativit Autumn has always been a season of inspiration for artists. The trees ignite in vibrant hues of orange, yellow, red, and gold. The air carries the crispness of transition, and the natural world…

Autumn is amazing for colour. Why not use it in your art to really connect to the season.

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#autumncolours #artexercise

The Beauty of a Mindful Autumn Walk Autumn is a season that invites us to slow down. The air turns crisp, the trees burst into fiery shades of red and gold, and the rhythm of nature gently shifts toward rest. One of the simplest yet…

I have been loving mindful walks recently. They have been a gamechanger for my mood and my motivation. It's impossible not to be inspired when spending a bit of time in nature. Even living in a city I can notice trees, birds, the sky.

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#mindfulwalk #autumn

5 Mindful Art Projects to Embrace Autumn Autumn is one of the most inspiring seasons for creativity. The crisp air, the changing colours, the gentle rhythm of nature winding down—all of these invite us to slow down and reflect. Mindful art…

Loving these changing seasons. Here ware 5 art projects to embrace Autumn.

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#autumn #fall #art #artprojects #mindfulart

New Art - It Will Hold Never, ever forget the power of words.  They don't need to be complex, in fact sometimes it's better not to be. A simple mantra can carry the strength of a full spell.  It will hold.  Your will, will…

New Art!

Never, ever forget the power of words.

They don't need to be complex, in fact sometimes it's better not to be. A simple mantra can carry the strength of a full spell.

It will hold.

Available in the shop.

#newart #magicart #intention #strength #will

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Milestone Reached - Over 100 Posts on Birdy & Bright I realised today that the Birdy & Bright bank of art and wellbeing resources is now over 100 posts in size. How cool is that? Since I set the site up, some 8 months ago, I've been sharing posts every…

To date I've shared over 100 posts on my site. Mind Matters focuses on mental health and wellbeing, and Brush Hour focuses on art for mindfulness, with articles and exercises for you to try at home. Feeling pretty proud of myself today :)

#Art #ArtForMentalHealth

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What Is Mixed Media and How to Get Started Art has always been about exploration. Since humans first painted on cave walls, creativity has grown through combining ideas, experimenting with tools, and testing boundaries. In modern times, one…

I love a bit of mixed media. All the super experimental joy. Let's look at what it is, and get some tips and exercises to get started.

#MixedMedia #ArtExercises #Tips #Tutorial #Art

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Using Colour to Create Texture in Abstract Art Using Colour to Create Texture in Abstract Art - Learn techniques and try them out in some simple exercises for colourful texture fun!

Let's take a look at how to work with colours, and layer them to make texture. Here we shine a light on technique and share some simple exercises so you can give it a go.

#Colour #Colourlayering #Texture #Art #ArtExercise
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The Psychology of Calling Yourself an Artist For many people, the words “I am an artist” feel heavy, almost unreachable. They hesitate to say it aloud, even if they paint in their free time, keep sketchbooks filled with doodles, or find joy in…

Why is it so hard to call yourself an artist? I always feel like I need to get more under my belt, create more, sell more, have a whole stack of amazing paintings before I could even think about it. But the truth is, I am an artist. And, so are you.

#art #artist

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I almost forgot about this collection. Little bursts of visual joy in 4 flavours.

#dopamine #serotonin #oxytocin #endorphins #cosmic #art

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Ooh look, I've had a right productive few days, so I tried to watch TV for a couple of hours and relax. Now I can't sleep because I feel guilty and keep thinking about what I could have done with the time. Classic.

#adhd #triedtorelax #guilt #insomnia #classic

Art As Meditation: Techniques For Mindful Creativity Art As Meditation: Techniques For Mindful Creativity. How are is a great mindful tool. Plus, 5 quick exercises you can try.

TBT. Hooking out some of my older exercises. Here is a basic starter for art as meditation, with a few different ideas to try.

#mindfullness #mindfulart #artasmeditation #quickexercises

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Dear Reader, I know things are heavy right now Dear Reader, I know things are heavy right now. You don't need to fix everything now. Just do one little thing, because you deserve it.

Dear Reader, yes I mean you. I know things are heavy right now. I know they feel tough. But yu don't have to fix everything now. Just do one little thing. You deserve it.

#thingsaretough #dearreader #onelittlething #itwillgetbetter #bekindtoyourself

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5 Calming Breath Techniques (and How They Help) 5 Calming Breath Techniques (and How They Help). Take a moment to breathe and learn some fab techniques to get the best from your breath

Take a moment. Take a breath. Here are 5 calming breath techniques to help.

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#breathe #takeabreath #breathingtechniques #andrelax

5 Things for a Quick Dopamine Boost (Including Painting, Obviously) We all have those days when energy feels low, motivation is missing, and the world looks a little grey around the edges. The culprit? It could be a dip in dopamine — the brain’s feel-good, get-up-and-...

Would you care to see our dopamine menu? I can recommend 5 excellent things to give you a boost.

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#dopamine #dopamineboost #mentalhealth #wellbeing

Sage advice 🥰

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