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Small Shifts

Small shifts

Little changes in how we see a thought, another person, or ourselves. Some are for you to keep, some are for sending, and a few are for the family table.

Small Shifts card from Xiqu Cards, illustrated in a riso doodle style. It reads: A feeling is a message, not a command. I can listen to what it’s telling me and still choose what I do next. Next time, I’ll name the feeling before I react. Small ShiftsSHF-01 Small Shifts card from Xiqu Cards, illustrated in a riso doodle style. It reads: Before I believe this thought, I can ask: is it really true? Thoughts can feel like facts. Checking them helps me see more clearly. Small ShiftsSHF-02 Small Shifts card from Xiqu Cards, illustrated in a riso doodle style. It reads: When I touch my bracelet, I pause and take one slow breath. A small reminder helps me respond with care, not in a rush. Small ShiftsSHF-03 Small Shifts card from Xiqu Cards, illustrated in a riso doodle style. It reads: I can’t stop thoughts from coming. I can choose which ones to follow. A thought is just a thought. I can let it pass. Small ShiftsSHF-04 Small Shifts card from Xiqu Cards, illustrated in a riso doodle style. It reads: There may be a part of the story I can’t see yet. Before I judge, I can wonder what they’re going through. Small ShiftsSHF-05 Small Shifts card from Xiqu Cards, illustrated in a riso doodle style. It reads: What we look for, we tend to notice. Here’s to noticing something good today. Good things are often small and quiet. Tell me one good thing from your day? Small ShiftsSHF-06 Small Shifts card from Xiqu Cards, illustrated in a riso doodle style. It reads: Both can be true: today was hard, and something good happened too. I don’t have to hide the hard part to see the good. Tonight, I’ll write down one of each. Small ShiftsSHF-07 Small Shifts card from Xiqu Cards, illustrated in a riso doodle style. It reads: I have more good in my life than I usually notice. When I take time to name it, I feel steadier. Tonight, I’ll write down three good things. Small ShiftsSHF-08 Small Shifts card from Xiqu Cards, illustrated in a riso doodle style. It reads: I’m grateful you’re in my life. I don’t say it often enough. Thank you for showing up for me, in big ways and small. No reply needed. Just know it’s true. Small ShiftsSHF-09 Small Shifts card from Xiqu Cards, illustrated in a riso doodle style. It reads: Right now, I’m breathing. That’s a good place to start. When everything feels like too much, I can come back to this one breath. Small ShiftsSHF-10 Small Shifts card from Xiqu Cards, illustrated in a riso doodle style. It reads: A goal on paper is a goal I can work on. When it’s clear and specific, I know where to start. Today, I’ll write mine down, with a date and a first step. Small ShiftsSHF-11 Small Shifts card from Xiqu Cards, illustrated in a riso doodle style. It reads: One small win at a time. I’m cheering you on for every one. Each step you take makes the next one a little easier. What’s your next small step? I’d love to hear. Small ShiftsSHF-12 Small Shifts card from Xiqu Cards, illustrated in a riso doodle style. It reads: I picture the steps, not just the finish line. Imagining the bumps in the road helps me get ready for them. Before I start, I’ll plan for one bump. Small ShiftsSHF-13 Small Shifts card from Xiqu Cards, illustrated in a riso doodle style. It reads: If today feels like too much, one small step is enough. You don’t have to feel ready to keep going. I’m right here with you. Text me when you’ve done it. I’ll celebrate with you. Small ShiftsSHF-14 Small Shifts card from Xiqu Cards, illustrated in a riso doodle style. It reads: I’m more than my job title, my income, or my to-do list. My worth was never something I had to earn. Small ShiftsSHF-15 Small Shifts card from Xiqu Cards, illustrated in a riso doodle style. It reads: You matter because you’re you, not because of what you achieve. On good days and hard days, my love for you stays the same. Read this twice. I meant every word. Small ShiftsSHF-16 Small Shifts card from Xiqu Cards, illustrated in a riso doodle style. It reads: No life is perfect. Mine can still be whole. The hard chapters are part of my story, not the end of it. Small ShiftsSHF-17 Small Shifts card from Xiqu Cards, illustrated in a riso doodle style. It reads: I know this is hard. You don’t have to carry it alone. I’m here to listen, without trying to fix anything. I’m free this week if you want to talk, or just sit together. Small ShiftsSHF-18 Small Shifts card from Xiqu Cards, illustrated in a riso doodle style. It reads: Forgiving isn’t saying it was okay. It’s choosing to set it down, when I’m ready. I can stay safe and still stop carrying the past. When I’m ready, I might write a letter I never send. Small ShiftsSHF-19 Small Shifts card from Xiqu Cards, illustrated in a riso doodle style. It reads: I’m still learning. So is everyone else. I can be patient with my mistakes, and with other people’s too. Small ShiftsSHF-20 Small Shifts card from Xiqu Cards, illustrated in a riso doodle style. It reads: Let’s each share one specific thing we appreciate about each other. Not just “you’re nice,” but something they actually did. Anyone can say “pass.” Small ShiftsSHF-21 Small Shifts card from Xiqu Cards, illustrated in a riso doodle style. It reads: I saw how hard you worked on that. I’m proud of you. Whatever the result, your effort is what I noticed most. What part was hardest? I’d love to hear. Small ShiftsSHF-22 Small Shifts card from Xiqu Cards, illustrated in a riso doodle style. It reads: Let’s name one way each of us is different, and why that’s a good thing. Our differences make our family stronger. Keep it kind. Anyone can pass. Small ShiftsSHF-23 Small Shifts card from Xiqu Cards, illustrated in a riso doodle style. It reads: Today I’ll tell my child what to do, not just what not to do. Clear, positive directions help my child succeed. I’ll turn one “don’t” into a “do” today. Small ShiftsSHF-24 Small Shifts card from Xiqu Cards, illustrated in a riso doodle style. It reads: Tonight, let’s take turns: one person talks for two minutes, and everyone else just listens. No advice, no interrupting. Then we’ll each share one thing we heard. Small ShiftsSHF-25 Small Shifts card from Xiqu Cards, illustrated in a riso doodle style. It reads: I can be generous in small ways today. A small kindness can brighten someone’s day, and often mine too. Small ShiftsSHF-26 Small Shifts card from Xiqu Cards, illustrated in a riso doodle style. It reads: Your good news made my day. Tell me everything! I’m so happy for you, and I want to hear the whole story. Call me when you can! Small ShiftsSHF-27