Coming soon! A brand new, fully-illustrated edition of the much-loved Note to Self

We all need reminders sometimes that, even when things feel overwhelming or out-of-control, we always have choices.

We can choose how we interpret a situation, what we choose to focus on, the things we choose to tell ourselves, and how we choose to respond.

But in the intensity of the moment, it’s easy to forget this simple yet important fact.

Created by author, teacher and seeker, Gena McLean, and drawing strongly on the tenets of Choice Theory, Note to Self provides a set of simple, hopeful reminders to take a moment and reflect on the things we have control over, and the things we don’t.

With statements on the front and three simple questions on the back, these cards are perfect for helping us to take a deep breath, step back and remember that every situation presents opportunities for us to change and grow.

As the cards invite us to explore our lives from a more hopeful, proactive perspective, they are also creative and gentle reminders that we all have strengths, resources and skills we can draw on.

The 24 cards are divided into 6 suits—Choice, Perspective, Success, Meaning, Insight and Growth— which means you can focus on a particular suit, work through them systematically or just mix them up and choose randomly.

In this new edition, we have invited the wonderful artist of our Anxiety Solutions for Kids and iconic Strength© Cards, Katie Jardine, to create some fun, quirky images to help bring the cards to life. The Note to Self cards were originally designed to be stuck up on your mirror or fridge, above your work space, or wherever you need a reminder. Now with these beautiful, reflective and gentle artworks, they provide an even more engaging prompt to support you to reflect on the things that matter.

Perfect for individual self-reflection, counselling, social work, as a journalling tool, or a gift for an important person in your life who needs a lift.

Note to Self will be available later in 2025.