A Little Box of Calm in a Very Busy World.

Many of you know me through Good Evans Art, where I LOVE creating bespoke pieces, supporting businesses as well as gifts, and designs that celebrate life’s moments. As well as digital pet art.

Today I want to share something a little different…something very close to my heart. If you’re new here you are welcome.

I am branching out with a new project called ‘ANCHORED THOUGHTS’.

So…What does Anchored Thoughts actually mean?

The word ‘anchored’ comes from the idea of an anchor keeping a boat steady when the waters get rough. In terms of wellbeing, anchoring is about grounding yourself — finding stability and calm when your thoughts or feelings feel overwhelming.

So Anchored Thoughts is exactly that:

  • Gentle tools and reminders to help steady your mind when life feels a little stormy.

  • It’s about taking a pause, reconnecting with yourself, and finding calm in the present moment.

For years I struggled with my own mental health. I think it’s more important we can say this more openly… It’s Okay not to be Okay.

During one particularly difficult period — while navigating grief and some particular difficult moments — I realised how much the smallest tools can help.

Simple things that help you breathe again when things feel overwhelming.

That’s when I felt there was a real need for this.

So I decided to bring together some of the techniques and comforts that helped me, all in one place.

Why I created this

And that’s how Anchored Thoughts were born.

What is an Anchored Thoughts box?

Each Anchored Thoughts Self-soothe box is designed to be a moment of calm in your real world— a gentle invitation to pause and take some much needed YOU time.

Because the truth is:

  • YOU matter

  • YOU are worth the time and care.

There will also be comforting items to help regulate the senses, such as and not limited to:

  • Keyrings, pocket hugs and bracelets

  • Colouring sheets with colouring pencils (when you need creative calm)

  • Soft sensory items, pom poms, stress balls

  • Ear plugs for when you just need a bit of quiet

  • Note pad and pen

  • Pin badges, stickers

  • A small keyring with space for you to add your own affirmations. quotes or useful numbers

  • A craft activity (because well it wouldn’t be a right to leave the one thing out that by far got me into this in the first place. It helped me so I added it for you to try too.)

  • oh and because a little kindness never hurts there may be a little sweet treat from me ;)

*(Contents may vary)

Inside each box you’ll find a thoughtful collection of grounding tools, including:

  • Cue Cards (deck) with breathing techniques and affirmations, pocket-sized reminders that fit easily into purses or wallets

  • Some posters

  • Featuring my own artwork designed to encourage calm and reflection

  • Mental health check-in sheets

  • A helpful card and poster with useful contact numbers and details of some charities to reach out to in difficult moments.

Who is it for?

Designed for anyone who needs a moment of calm.

Whether you’re buying one for yourself, supporting a friend, or reminding someone they aren’t alone, my hope is that each box becomes a small anchor when life feels overwhelming.