Inspiration du Jour | Mother

I chose Mother by pne123 because I loved the way circles were used in the design, and also because of the great photos.

She shares:

Please note this page is very special to me. It symbolizes the many blessings, joys, pains and lossed I’ve experienced as a Mother.
Here’s the journaling I’ve included on the page:
Ever so thankful for God’s blessings. I’m the mother of five. Two earned their wings before they touched this earth while three I’ve held in my arms.
The love your heart holds grows exponentially with each pregnancy. The extreme connection with the life growing within is immediate and everlasting. They may never touch this earth, but forever touch your heart.
Grace’s life here with us was far too short, but she lived an extraordinary life which impacted beyond our family circle. Sarah and Garrett continue to remind me how important it is to live each day in the current moment and always live with hope, love and laughter.

Tidbits about pne123:

How long have you been scrapping?

I’ve been scrapping since 2004, shortly after the birth of my first daughter, Grace. I began paper scrapping originally and then switched to digital.

Paper or digi? (or both?)

I do purely digital layouts when scrapping my pages, but have recently introduced my middle daughter to scrapbooking and she loves paper scrapping.

Where do you find inspiration?

My family is my inspiration. My oldest daughter was diagnosed with a very rare condition (hypothalamic hamartoma) in 2005 when she was just 15 months old. Her life with this condition was very difficult and I found scrapbooking and journaling to be a way for me to work through all of the emotions. She passed away in 2011 and I found it very difficult for several months to scrapbook. Looking at family photos was painful and sucked out any creative energy I had at the time. I’ve found over the past year that once again scrapbooking is bringing me some peace. The pain of losing Grace continues, but the joy her sister and brother continue to bring into our lives inspires me to continue to be our family’s storyteller through scrapbooking and journaling.

More Ideas For You:

There comes a point in life — usually somewhere between school drop-offs, aging parents, work deadlines, and wondering what’s for dinner again — where “self-care” stops being trendy and starts being necessary.

And no, I don’t mean booking a luxury spa weekend (although if that happens, I’m not saying no). I mean the quiet kind of self-care. The kind you pencil into the margins of your planner. The kind that says:

Early night.
Drink water.
Cancel plans.
Rest.

For instant peel-and-stick results, use printable sticker paper. Just print, cut, and add directly to your journal or planner — no glue, no mess.

That’s exactly why I created these Self Care Printable Stickers for Journals and Planners — gentle reminders you can print at home, cut in one sitting, and keep tucked in a little envelope ready to add to your pages whenever life feels full.

These mini self-care journal stickers are perfect for A6 planners, Hobonichi Weeks, ring planners, bullet journals, and gratitude diaries.

What’s Included in the Self Care Sticker Sheets?

This printable series includes:

Gentle Reminder Word Stickers

Slim labels designed to tuck beside your handwriting:

Rest
Breathe
Slow Down
Drink Water
Early Night
Me Time
Digital Detox
Reset
Pause
Gentle Day
No Is Enough

These are small, mini planner-friendly, and easy to add without overwhelming your layout.

Cozy Self Care Icons

Soft watercolor mini illustrations including:

Water bottles
Meditation poses
Bath tubs
Candles
Herbal tea mugs
Cozy blankets
Books
Skincare bottles
Plants
Slippers

They’re subtle, calm, and designed for women who love journaling but don’t want anything loud or “fitness bro” inspired. Just gentle, grown-up self-care.

Emotional Check-In Quotes

These are some of my favorites because they feel real:

You are worthy of rest
It’s okay to recharge
Boundaries are healthy
Choose yourself
Progress over perfection
Give yourself grace
Quiet Evening
Cancelled Plans

These pair beautifully with gratitude logs and weekly reflections.

How to Print Your Self Care Stickers

Printing these is simple and budget-friendly.

Step 1: Use good quality paper.
For a sticker feel, use matte sticker paper. For journaling on a budget, plain white paper works perfectly.

Step 2: Set your printer to high quality.
These are watercolor-style designs, so high print quality keeps the colors soft and crisp.

Step 3: Keep the background white.
All sheets are designed with a pure white background so they print cleanly and don’t waste ink.

How to Cut and Store Your Mini Stickers

Here’s my favorite little routine:

Print the sheet
Put the kettle on
Sit down with scissors
Cut everything in one go

Each sticker has a clear dashed cut line, so they’re easy to trim neatly.

Then I pop them into:

A small zip pouch
An envelope inside my planner
Or a little tin in my craft drawer

That way they’re ready when I’m planning my week.

How to Use Self Care Stickers in Your Planner

These stickers aren’t meant to fill every square. They’re meant to support your day.

Here are some easy ways to use them:

In Weekly Spreads

Add “Gentle Day” on a packed Thursday.
Stick “Early Night” next to a long Wednesday.

In Gratitude Journals

Place a small candle or tea mug sticker next to an entry about quiet time.

In Mood Tracking Pages

Use “Low Energy” or “Reset” as visual markers.

In Daily Logs

Write your plans, then add:

A water bottle next to hydration goals
A meditation icon beside morning routine
A bath sticker on a Sunday

Just a tiny visual cue makes it feel intentional.

Why Self Care Stickers Work So Well in Journaling

Because when it’s written down, it feels valid.

A sticker that says “You are allowed to say no” on a Tuesday when you cancel dinner plans? That’s not decoration. That’s reinforcement.

For many of us — especially in our 40s, 50s and beyond — self-care isn’t indulgence. It’s maintenance. It’s energy management. It’s protecting our peace.

And sometimes, it starts with something as small as a little watercolor sticker that says: