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You Can Do All Things: Drawings, Affirmations and Mindfulness to Help With Anxiety and Depression (Cute Little Gift for Women, Self Care Affirmations)
Get a daily dose of support from Kate Allan's (@thelatestkate) delightfully whimsical illustrations and messages of hope that affirm, encourage, validate, and comfort in the new You Can Do All Things 2022 Day-to-Day Calendar.
Kate Allan creates illustrations of adorable emotional support animals paired with candid, compassionate messages. Her work has been described as "art for mental health, relaxation and stress reduction."
Whether you're someone who struggles with anxiety or depression, or could just use a daily reminder that you are strong, capable, and worthy, this calendar is for you.
Features include:
Full-color tear-off pages
Day/Date reference on each page
Widely celebrated and nationally recognized holidays and observances
Back of pages are blank for notes or lists
Printed on FSC-certified paper with soy-based ink
Easel backer for desk or tabletop display
Kate Allan creates illustrations of adorable emotional support animals paired with candid, compassionate messages. Her work has been described as "art for mental health, relaxation and stress reduction."
Whether you're someone who struggles with anxiety or depression, or could just use a daily reminder that you are strong, capable, and worthy, this calendar is for you.
Features include:
Full-color tear-off pages
Day/Date reference on each page
Widely celebrated and nationally recognized holidays and observances
Back of pages are blank for notes or lists
Printed on FSC-certified paper with soy-based ink
Easel backer for desk or tabletop display
212 pages, Hardcover
First published November 30, 2018
172 people are currently reading
705 people want to read
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February 20, 2019
This is a great tool for those with general anxiety disorder. I'm buying my own copy so that I can revisit it as needed.
February 21, 2019
I have found another favorite book; I'm in tears! This book is a life-saver.
February 20, 2019
The drawings are super cute, but I didn't feel it as #relatable as I originally thought.
September 9, 2021
The art. THE ART!! ✨
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June 7, 2023
I would like to invite you, any time you feel like it would be helpful, to return to this book and look through it. It’s another tool in your coping toolbox now.
This book really calming and make me feel safe.
It's a self help book but i feel like the writer sit with me and give me a huge hug from her heart 💖
This book really calming and make me feel safe.
It's a self help book but i feel like the writer sit with me and give me a huge hug from her heart 💖
September 4, 2019
It helped!
I bought the book on a whim but it truly helped. It helped me get through a overwhelming day! The pictures are beautiful and the words are soothing to the soul. I will definitely reread and reread his book!!!
I bought the book on a whim but it truly helped. It helped me get through a overwhelming day! The pictures are beautiful and the words are soothing to the soul. I will definitely reread and reread his book!!!
February 26, 2019
This felt like a warm, badly-needed, reassuring hug.
September 6, 2019
I loved this book and will revisit it many times! Inspirational quotes to help cope through tough emotions paired with adorable animal drawings= perfect for me.
December 29, 2022
I cried. Some of these affirmations felt so personal and real. I will look back on them for sure.
January 9, 2023
This book is best kept on your bedside table. It is good to open to any random page when you wake up for a good start of your day.
The art in this book is amazing.
The art in this book is amazing.
March 8, 2023
Stinkin' cute and a great pick me up. I can flip to any page in this book and I know it will help me (with depression, anxiety, feelings of worthlessness). I have already, and will always, keep this book near me so I can grab it in a moments notice.
March 3, 2023
The art is phenomenal, the inspirational phrases are spot on, and I adore it so much.
June 15, 2020
Anyone that has ever struggled with mental illness needs to read this.
January 26, 2019
The following review is based off my own opinions, thoughts and reactions. So in other words be respectful. *There may be inappropriate words, curse words, or trigger warnings that will be stated before the review.* You have been advised in advance.*
This book deals with mental health, positive reassurance, and positive coping methods. If you are struggling with your mental health and find any of this triggering, please practice self-care while reading this book/review. Thank you! I love you!
Kate Allen has been a huge help in my mental health journey. Her page/community The Latest Kate has been a great place to find support as well as her cartoons saying the words I need to hear the most on the hard days. Her work has been a positive influence so naturally when she announced she was going to be releasing her first book, I was very giddy. Since her announcement of this book, it's been on my radar and after finally reading it...it was so worth the wait.
I won't lie, this book hit me right in the feels. Even more so near the end of this book. One thing I have found, it's insanely powerful when you can find the comfort and justification for what you feel and how you're thinking. A lot of times with mental health, society and the world has a way of beating you down. Having a book stare back at you being like "I see you. You are valid. What you feel is valid," that's a huge thing. As a society, we're making small strides to raise awareness about mental health and how important it is, but when you have people like Kate Allan step forward and voices their own experiences -- it's a game changer.
That's what she does with this book. It's not just a book of finding was to help with the hard days, but it's Kate talking to you, as the reader, about her own experiences and how she has had to cope and grow with her mental health. I think this is what defines a great mental health book. Not a self help book of the same old stick that everyone says, but something entirely unique with real experiences coming from the author themselves.
Kate's drawings also really making this book unique and it re-enforces positive coping mantras to say to yourself on the hard days. Plus, she takes animals, a comforting source, with positive and reassuring words, brings them together, and delivers with a pleasant picture to help comfort and soothe the reader on their bad days.
I think what I liked most about this book, outside of Kate's artwork, is the way she broke her book up to follow her life and the stages she experienced. For me, this makes it easier to identify the type of day I'm having and find the reassurance I need.I find order brings a bit of structure to the chaos I'm experiencing and for me, personally, it restores a little balance to my thought process during a harsh mental health day. It's a really helpful way for the reader took locate what they're looking for later on after they've read this book the first time. It's also a great way to reference pages for your most favorite pieces of Kate's artwork,
All in all, I have loved Kate's artwork for two years now and probably will continue to love her work. She has brought me such peace and sound of mind in some dark times. This book, words can't express the amount of validation Kate delivers with this book. For me, personally, this is a brilliant book for mental health and helping tackle the bad mental health days. I think this is a great book that states, no matter what type of mental health struggles you're dealing with there are people out there who are feeling what you feel and people going through the same thing you're going through. I highly recommend this book to anyone who needs a little more positivity in their day to day to reassure their mental health.
This book deals with mental health, positive reassurance, and positive coping methods. If you are struggling with your mental health and find any of this triggering, please practice self-care while reading this book/review. Thank you! I love you!
Kate Allen has been a huge help in my mental health journey. Her page/community The Latest Kate has been a great place to find support as well as her cartoons saying the words I need to hear the most on the hard days. Her work has been a positive influence so naturally when she announced she was going to be releasing her first book, I was very giddy. Since her announcement of this book, it's been on my radar and after finally reading it...it was so worth the wait.
I won't lie, this book hit me right in the feels. Even more so near the end of this book. One thing I have found, it's insanely powerful when you can find the comfort and justification for what you feel and how you're thinking. A lot of times with mental health, society and the world has a way of beating you down. Having a book stare back at you being like "I see you. You are valid. What you feel is valid," that's a huge thing. As a society, we're making small strides to raise awareness about mental health and how important it is, but when you have people like Kate Allan step forward and voices their own experiences -- it's a game changer.
That's what she does with this book. It's not just a book of finding was to help with the hard days, but it's Kate talking to you, as the reader, about her own experiences and how she has had to cope and grow with her mental health. I think this is what defines a great mental health book. Not a self help book of the same old stick that everyone says, but something entirely unique with real experiences coming from the author themselves.
Kate's drawings also really making this book unique and it re-enforces positive coping mantras to say to yourself on the hard days. Plus, she takes animals, a comforting source, with positive and reassuring words, brings them together, and delivers with a pleasant picture to help comfort and soothe the reader on their bad days.
I think what I liked most about this book, outside of Kate's artwork, is the way she broke her book up to follow her life and the stages she experienced. For me, this makes it easier to identify the type of day I'm having and find the reassurance I need.I find order brings a bit of structure to the chaos I'm experiencing and for me, personally, it restores a little balance to my thought process during a harsh mental health day. It's a really helpful way for the reader took locate what they're looking for later on after they've read this book the first time. It's also a great way to reference pages for your most favorite pieces of Kate's artwork,
All in all, I have loved Kate's artwork for two years now and probably will continue to love her work. She has brought me such peace and sound of mind in some dark times. This book, words can't express the amount of validation Kate delivers with this book. For me, personally, this is a brilliant book for mental health and helping tackle the bad mental health days. I think this is a great book that states, no matter what type of mental health struggles you're dealing with there are people out there who are feeling what you feel and people going through the same thing you're going through. I highly recommend this book to anyone who needs a little more positivity in their day to day to reassure their mental health.
February 11, 2023
I feel a little down and this cute illustrations + affirmations helps me feel a bit better
August 18, 2021
Needed this.
April 21, 2020
3.5/5
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First, I would like to start by stating that this book is very positive. I loved turning the pages and seeing the beautiful illustrations and inspirational quotes. Not only that but I love how Kate Allan breaks slightly into her own perosnal journey with depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.
However, other than those few things I was not really a fan of this book. I don't know if it should be a considered a personal memoir, a self help book, an affirmations guide, or just a personal journal/diary. This book really doesn't fit into any of them.
1. We are given nothing of Kate's true struggles
Yes, Allan talks about some of the struggles she has as a kid but really she just glazes over them. As I have also struggled with anxiety and depression, I thoughts I could connect to her and her story on a personal level. I couldn't. There was nothing there, no deep story about her struggles and I just found it boring. How can you think to give "advice" or tell others you understand them without giving a way a little of yourself.
2. The "advice"/"tips" are very generic
You can do all things gives no new self-help tips or thoughts into depression that most of us didn't already know. From "being honest with yourself" to "take a break from social media", I gained no new insight or ways to help with depression or anxiety. It's really sad. Yes I loved the illustrations and they were refreshing. However, the affirmations were either repeated for 200 pages or generic affirations that we already know.
I was really excited to read this book and maybe even get a few new insights into ways that I can incorporate other ways of self-care into my life to help with my depression. However, it just was too basic for my tastes. If you are reading this for some positivity great! It really has some great affiramations to repeat. However, if you are reading this to add new unknown ways to your self-care list, unfortunately this is the book not for you.
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Shut the B**K Up! Podcast
First, I would like to start by stating that this book is very positive. I loved turning the pages and seeing the beautiful illustrations and inspirational quotes. Not only that but I love how Kate Allan breaks slightly into her own perosnal journey with depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.
However, other than those few things I was not really a fan of this book. I don't know if it should be a considered a personal memoir, a self help book, an affirmations guide, or just a personal journal/diary. This book really doesn't fit into any of them.
1. We are given nothing of Kate's true struggles
Yes, Allan talks about some of the struggles she has as a kid but really she just glazes over them. As I have also struggled with anxiety and depression, I thoughts I could connect to her and her story on a personal level. I couldn't. There was nothing there, no deep story about her struggles and I just found it boring. How can you think to give "advice" or tell others you understand them without giving a way a little of yourself.
2. The "advice"/"tips" are very generic
You can do all things gives no new self-help tips or thoughts into depression that most of us didn't already know. From "being honest with yourself" to "take a break from social media", I gained no new insight or ways to help with depression or anxiety. It's really sad. Yes I loved the illustrations and they were refreshing. However, the affirmations were either repeated for 200 pages or generic affirations that we already know.
I was really excited to read this book and maybe even get a few new insights into ways that I can incorporate other ways of self-care into my life to help with my depression. However, it just was too basic for my tastes. If you are reading this for some positivity great! It really has some great affiramations to repeat. However, if you are reading this to add new unknown ways to your self-care list, unfortunately this is the book not for you.
December 1, 2018
This wonderful book was just released yesterday, I’ve had it on preorder for months so I was eagerly anticipating it’s arrival. It was considerably longer than I expected, but I still read it in one sitting. The author discusses her experience with anxiety and depression, along with strategies that have helped her. The bulk of the book are full color drawings by the author to encourage those dealing with anxiety or depression, most of which originally appeared in her blog The Latest Kate. This is a greatly encouraging and affirming book that I will return to often.
January 19, 2020
I often run across people who wish they could read, but because of a mental and/or chronic condition cannot figure out where to begin or where they can find a book that they can concentrate on reading cover to cover.
This book is that book. I strongly recommend this book for those people who have trouble concentrating on reading and feel discouraged to keep on trying. There are many pleasant images to capture the reader's attention, and the author gets right to the point with each and every statement.
This book is that book. I strongly recommend this book for those people who have trouble concentrating on reading and feel discouraged to keep on trying. There are many pleasant images to capture the reader's attention, and the author gets right to the point with each and every statement.
December 2, 2018
Whether you're suffering from depression or anxiety, or you're just having a hard time adjusting to your life, everyone needs a reminder that they're vital once in a while (or constantly, if you need). This book is that encouragement. And it's coming from someone who has been where you are, so they know. Everything is genuine and it's always nice to know that people care, whether they really know you personally or not.
December 5, 2018
This book is wonderful. I found this artist through Pinterest and pre ordered her book. It is uplifting and inspiring.
December 24, 2019
Everything about this book is soooo cute!!!!
January 1, 2020
I'll write this in a hurry, but that was a great idea to open 2020 with this book. There are soft and comfort words I really needed to listen. We all matter.
April 23, 2020
Cute. Left me feeling valid.
March 13, 2023
A friend gifted me this for my birthday, to which I said "haha, you give me this as if there's something wrong". I'm not one to share, more so the 'therapist' friend, so I appreciate every little thing. The drawings are adorable, the little things thrown here and there precious
August 20, 2020
Sometimes you just need a rainbow cat telling you that it’s all going to be okay.
February 14, 2021
It's such a sweet book that acknowledges that sometimes your brain can try to screw you over, but your chemical imbalance is not the final word on the topic.
June 14, 2020
A wonderful book for anxiety and working through everyday challenges! I loved the cheerful illustrations, uplifting quotes, and easy to understand tips for coping with daily stresses. The author brilliantly captures the many unsettling feeling and emotions that people have and offers many helpful affirmations to work with these challenges. The book's power is in its simplicity!
April 3, 2022
Is good to support self✊
June 5, 2022
Out of all the self-help books that I have read since starting to keep record I must say the only one that I have found to be of any worth is Kate Allan. The adorable animals that she uses and the bright colors remind me so much of Lisa Frank from my childhood while pairing along with quite helpful mantras that stay relevant no matter how many times you read them.
In this particular book Kate starts off with an Introduction that explains how she has gotten her start on her life's work. She then breaks the book down into various chapters that explores either major emotions or scenarios in which readers may find themselves struggling while posting adorable illustrations that relate to that topic.
The book is predominantly made up of self-help cards in their bright colors and since this was her first book I believe Kate tries to relate with her reader. Unlike the more intimate and closely relatable letters in another of her books, in this book the reader is given suggestions for how to get ahead with their feelings or to deal so as a result the book can be hit or miss.
This book is easy-to-read whether you want to flip through it, just open it or completely read through it. At the same time it is small enough for easy mobility or storage so this way you can keep the book close to you if you should desire to. Would definitely recommend it although Kate Allan is known for using some mild curse words although quite rarely that it shouldn't be a problem to those who find such terminology offensive.
In this particular book Kate starts off with an Introduction that explains how she has gotten her start on her life's work. She then breaks the book down into various chapters that explores either major emotions or scenarios in which readers may find themselves struggling while posting adorable illustrations that relate to that topic.
The book is predominantly made up of self-help cards in their bright colors and since this was her first book I believe Kate tries to relate with her reader. Unlike the more intimate and closely relatable letters in another of her books, in this book the reader is given suggestions for how to get ahead with their feelings or to deal so as a result the book can be hit or miss.
This book is easy-to-read whether you want to flip through it, just open it or completely read through it. At the same time it is small enough for easy mobility or storage so this way you can keep the book close to you if you should desire to. Would definitely recommend it although Kate Allan is known for using some mild curse words although quite rarely that it shouldn't be a problem to those who find such terminology offensive.
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