Laura Jane Illustrations

Monday reminder: you really are citrus-ly AMAZING 🍊
So get out there and squeeze the day (and the whole week!) ✨✨✨

Ps. Tag someone in the comments who might need this reminder today 🫶🏼

Last week I took an impromptu break from socials and reduced my workload, and I have thoughts…

✨ rest truly IS productive and sometimes the BEST choice when you are feeling creatively blocked or uninspired

✨ creativity can’t be forced and when the fresh ideas run dry, it means you need to take time to pour back IN to the well with inspiration, adventure and breaks from your routine

✨ taking a few days away socials is NOT a bad thing - it gave my mind a BREAK and showed me that my business, work AND content can work FOR me on their own for short periods of time (because I’ve put the work in)

✨ More than anything, taking a few days away actually showed me how much I ENJOY creating content and connecting with you all! BUT that I need to stop putting so much pressure on myself to make EVERY post perfect!

I hope this reminds you that if you’re feeling stuck with your content or creativity (or both) right now, that taking a little break might be JUST the thing you need!



PSA: it’s May which means it’s also month 📢

I say this every year, but I’ll say it again:
Your mental health matters EVERY month.

However, this month is always an opportunity to put the conversation around mental health up front and that means that maybe it will reach someone new,
someone who is struggling and feeling alone in their struggles.
And maybe when that someone reads about mental health
and sees others sharing about their experiences with therapy, counselling, support groups or even medication,
they will realise that not only are they not the only one who feels they way they do
but that they don’t have to feel it alone.
There is help.
There are options.

You. Are. Not. Alone. 💖

End of the month reminder to check in with your goals with as much self-compassion as determination and drive.

What energy do you want to show up to May with?
What new goals are you ready to set for yourself and how will you work towards them one day and one step at a time?

💬 Comment a on thing you want to work on in May below and let’s start things off on a positive note ✨

Today I would like to give a special shout out to that past version of me who didn’t know how to make her dreams a reality BUT still never stop believing that should she COULD do it.
I owe this to HER.

Now I keep showing up for the next version and her dreams

And to any of my fellow BIG dreamers out there, stuck in that place of wanting something MORE but not yet knowing how to make it real - PLEASE keep going.

Don’t give up on the dreams and please keep plotting more BIG plans. ✨



You got no reason to be afraid ✨🫶🏼

Who else excited for a whole bunch of new lyrics to obsess over this week 👀✨

Some weeks just hit harder 💖

After weeks of hard work on my new planner collection and prepping to launch my first course I am definitely feeling the burnout hitting this week 😩

Trying to remind myself that self compassion is just as important as productivity when working on your dreams 🫶🏼

Some days we have all the energy to rise to the challenges and other days the smallest things feel like mountains we can’t face.
It’s okay to step back,
It’s okay to take a rest,
It’s okay to slow down.

You’re doing your best & your best is enough 💖

When I was teaching full time a bright planner on my desk or in my bag was a must ✨; something that made planning challenging days a little bit more optimistic ✏️, something with a quote to remind me to keep going 🙌🏻, something to just make me feel I was a little bit in control of the day (even though so often I was not). 🥲

When I started learning digital illustration I dreamt of designing my own line of planners, that would brighten someone else’s desk or maybe make their planning a little more joyful.💖

So in honour of the planners that brightened my teaching desk,
In honour of the dreams I had when I started pursuing my passions again,
I present to you my new collection of daily and weekly planners 🥹🥹🥹

You can shop them all on Amazon now
Or just comment ‘planners’ 💬 and I’ll send you the link in DMs 🫶🏼

It’s ONLY Monday - it’s okay if there is still a tonne of stuff left on your to-do list at the end of the day.

You can’t do all of the things in one day and if you burn yourself out trying, you won’t be able to do anything else well the rest of the week.

This is your reminder to show yourself some compassion this week 💖

Resharing this one in honour of The Eras Tour Taylor’s Version which I will now be playing on loop for evermore 😉

May you always remember that you can change your story, be brand new, start again and find someone that fills you with joy.

Don’t give up on your dreams ✨

NEW Spring drawing guide on the blog 🌸✨
Learn how to draw the cute flowers I created for my spring decor this year 🫶🏼

Comment ‘freebie’ below if you want me to send you the link 🔗

Sometimes on a really good day, when I feel so grateful for all the love and joy around me I like to close my eyes and imagine sending back that feeling to the version of me that didn’t know how she’d get here.
I’m so grateful for very hard decision she made and every day that she refused to give up on her dreams so that I can live mine now.

It’s not easy to break the mould or the cycle,
To rewrite the narratives you have about yourself and chose to tell a new story.
Sometimes all you can do is take it one day, one small choice at a time and keep putting one foot in front of the other… but then one day you’ll look around and see how far those small, one at a time steps took you.

Please don’t give up. Keep dreaming. 💖

To the girl or woman who has never been told this, or doesn’t believe it yet:
You are enough, as you are 🫶🏼

You don’t have to change to fit someone else’s idea of who you ‘should’ be or how you ‘should’ act.

You are enough.

So take up space,
Be loud,
Be unapologetic,
Be brave, 
Be emotional, 
Be caring, 
Be soft, 
Be strong, 
Be unhinged, 
Be opinionated. 

BE. ALL. OF. YOU.



Selfcare Sunday, but make it Valentine’s Day themed 🩷

What’s on your valentines selfcare wish list this week? 💌

Craft a joyful Taylor Swift Era’s Tour inspired friendship bracelet garland for Valentine's Day. Quick, easy, and perfect for your celebration!

Cute Valentine's Friendship Bracelet Garland: FREE Cricut Project — Laura Jane Illustrations Craft a joyful Taylor Swift Era’s Tour inspired friendship bracelet garland for Valentine's Day. Quick, easy, and perfect for your celebration!

My gentle goal for February is to allow myself more JOY ✨
To find joy in small things,
To seek out joy,
To create joy,
To do things that I know bring me joy
And to just be more present in all of it 🥰

What will your gentle goal for the month be?

Which kind of self-compassionate self-care would you like to practice more in February? 💖

I’m personally planning on focusing on:
🩷 progress OVER perfection,
🥰 with lots of deep breaths,
🙌🏻 taking things one step at a time
💻 and checking in with my therapist once a week to chat through what’s on my mind.

Talk therapy is one of the ways I have been showing up for myself weekly so far this year 🧠✨ - it’s so uplifting, comforting and empowering to have a safe space to chat through my thoughts and to work on getting curious about my mind. 🫶🏼

I love how easy MeTime Healing makes the whole process, from matching with a therapist that best fit my needs 👩🏼‍💻 to booking in sessions that fit my schedule 🗓️.
Doing the deep work isn’t always easy but for me knowing that I can do it from the comfort of my own home, on time that works for me and a routine that fits my budget makes it a WHOLE lot easier! 🥹🩷

For more information about & matching with a professional that fits your needs, comment ‘selfcare’ below OR check out the link in my bio!

Spruce up your Valentine's Day with these easy-to-make printable cake toppers. Perfect for a cozy date night or a fun-filled Galentine's bash!

Delightful and Easy Valentine's Cake Toppers: Printable Project — Laura Jane Illustrations Elevate your Valentine's Day celebration with printable cake toppers. Transform ordinary cupcakes into delightful treats effortlessly.

Monday reminder: if you’re stuck in the messy bits of life right now, know that it doesn’t last forever and sometimes the mess can lead to beautiful things ✨🫶🏼

https://www.laurajaneillustrations.com/blogs/blog/cute-printable-valentines-day-cards

Cute Printable Valentine's Day Cards — Laura Jane Illustrations Download adorable printable cards for a heartwarming celebration. Perfect for sharing love with friends, coworkers, or that special someone.

Some days we rise ✨
Some days we rest ☁️

This is your official blue Monday reminder that both are not only okay, but necessary 🩷
We need both challenge and rest to grow,
A balance of discomfort and comfort to be our best selves 🫶🏼

New year, same me, still learning and working on myself but with lots of love and self compassion along the way 🫶🏼✨

I’ve been easing into the new year this week, spending time reflecting, setting aligned, feel good goals for the year ahead and just holding space for myself and the last of the holiday magic before I kick off another year of working towards all those BIG dreams ✨

I hope you have been taking space to reflect on your dreams this week too 🩷

AND if you’re looking for a space to plan them all out, then pop one of my 2024 planners in your Amazon basket today ✨
🔗 the link is in my bio or just ask for it in the comments 💬

And with that, another year of creating things that feel GOOD comes to an end ✨🫶🏼

Thank you to all of you who have joined this community this year and those who have been here for a while and stayed for another year of the creative journey 🫶🏼

I am so grateful for this space, this community and that I get to call this my job 🥹

And I’m SO excited to head into another year with you all, to take on new creative projects, to continue to grow and connect with this community in new ways and to keep creating things that make you all smile and feel GOOD 🫶🏼

Let’s make 2024 the year of BIG dreams coming true 🩷✨

What will you be leaving behind in 2023?

Maybe 2024 is the year that you start living for you and what brings you JOY instead of living in fear of what others will think 💭✨

Make the reel
Start the YouTube channel
Write the book
Record the podcast

Let 2024 be the year you dream BIG ✨

PS: my 2024 weekly planner is now available to order on Amazon (link in bio) ✨

I don’t know about anyone else, but the exhaustion has hit me HARD this December 😮‍💨
If you like me struggle with the guilt of slowing down ‘too soon’ or ‘too much’, take this as your sign that it’s okay to hold space for yourself and REST ✨

Let’s swap self criticism for self compassion
And burnout for joy ✨

Are you ready to shift your mindset and close out 2023?

Today is the day - the feel GOOD journaling masterclass 2023 ✏️✨

Join me live on zoom (or catch the replay) for a feel good hour of reflecting, uplifting and claiming our big dreams for 2024 together 🥳🥳🥳

The link to get a ticket 🎟️ is in my bio OR just ask me for it in the comments before 4PM today 💖

What kind of self-care do YOU need heading into the holiday season? 🎄✨

I for one am looking forward to turning on my OOO and spending my days on the couch with a book, some Christmas chocolates and a cozy blanket 🩷

BUT I know how hard it can be to make time for yourself at this time of this year, which is why I’m counting down the weeks to the holidays on with a BONUS mini series! 🎙️

This week I’m sharing 3 easy to action boundaries to protect your peace of mind, so if this is something you struggle with, head on over to Spotify of Apple Podcasts and hit play now 🎧✨

Looking to fill into your cup this festive season with a little extra inspiration?

Tickets for my end-of-year, guided journaling workshop are now available 🥳✨

Get ready for an evening of
💬 feel good chat,
✏️ uplifting reflections,
⚡️ goal setting and
🙌🏻 letting go of what no longer serves you

The link to register is in my bio, or if you want to find out more or get the link directly, send me a dm or ask me in the comments 💬

Currently entering my BIG Dreams Era today by celebrating the launch of what is really a dream come true for me: my first ever annual planner 🥹✨

You guys have been asking for this for years now, and this year it is FINALLY happening -
the 2024 Dream Bigger Planner: 12-Month Weekly Organizer is available NOW only on Amazon 🙌🏻🙌🏻✨

The link to shop the planner is in my bio, or just ask me to send it to you in the comments 💬

Let’s make next year the year we claim those BIG dreams ☁️✨