A Guide To Being Gentle Zine

A thoughtful zine about embracing gentleness toward yourself and others – because kindness makes life’s heaviness easier to bear.

Zine cover with white background. The text says "self-care & self-soothing" in pink and blue.
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size

DIN A7
(105 x 148 mm)

pages

8 pages
(incl. cover & back)

format

One page zine
(printable on DIN A4)

language

English

A printed sheet with a hand-written self-care checklist titled "Everything is awful and I'm not okay," containing questions and suggestions for personal well-being. It's designed to be read and interacted with, offering prompts for basic self-care actions such as hydration, eating, resting, and moving, as well as emotional checks and comforts like listening to a favorite song or changing into comfortable clothes.

Gentle Reminders: Self-Care and Kindness for Everyday Life

This mini zine explores the profound yet simple art of gentleness, inviting you to reflect on how softness and compassion can transform both your inner world and your interactions with others. Life often feels overwhelming, but a small gesture of kindness can make a significant difference – this zine gently reminds you of that truth. Created as an antidote to life’s harshness, it’s a gentle call to slow down, practice empathy, and embrace tenderness as a strength.

Whether you’re seeking comfort, inspiration, or a way to navigate difficult days, this little guide will encourage you to treat yourself and others with the kindness you deserve.

Zine Folding Instructions

Click here to download your free PDF guide on how to fold an 8-page mini zine from a single sheet of DIN A4 paper!

The image shows a set of visual instructions for folding a mini zine, laid out on a wooden surface. Surrounding the paper with the instructions are a pair of scissors, two pens, a mechanical pencil, a small potted cactus, and a cup of coffee with foam on top, suggesting a creative, DIY workspace. The instructions themselves include diagrams and text for each step, and the overall theme suggests a craft or hobbyist environment.

Preview the Gentle Self-Care Zine

Experience a gentle preview of “A Guide To Being Gentle” in this interactive flipbook, and discover soothing reminders for your self-care journey.

Sources, Credits & what I’ve used to create this zine

Shoutout to everyone whose work sparked a thought or two here. Most doodles and musings are by yours truly, with a dash of inspiration from stuff I’ve read or seen along the way.

What I've used to create this zine
  • 80g copy paper
  • colored pencils
  • ballpoint pen
  • Muji gel pen 0.38