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Five mindful mins…

‘Five Mindful Minutes’ bookmarks… #printables

Here’s a reminder of the bookmark design I revamped last year.

The bookmarks were originally created to be left in public places like airports, railway stations, waiting rooms etc.  They can be given out, or made available, where people might benefit from ‘taking time out’ of their busy lives.

These new down-loadable bookmarks are now designed so that it can be easily printed at home on your desk-top home printer.

They are designed without bleed, so you can simply print on A4 paper (or preferably card), and then cut it into five bookmarks.

These new bookmarks read:

  • Sit down comfortably, feet flat on the floor.
  • For one minute, just be still: Deep breath in… slow exhale… Relax your muscles, calm your breathing… listen…
  • For one minute, remember something you are grateful for. Say thank you for it, and know that gratitude is good.
  • For one minute, remember something you regret. Say sorry for it, and know that you are forgiven.
  • For one minute, think of some good things you would like for another person. Be hopeful for that person.
  • For one minute, think of some good things you would like for yourself. Ask how will this help you?…and listen for an answer.
  • For a bonus minute, pause again, and be still… Deep breath in… slow exhale… Relax your muscles, calm your breathing… …try a smile.

 

Feel free to download the #printable PDF from here: Downloadable PDF ‘five mindful minutes’

If you need them changed for your purpose – logos added etc. just get in touch.

I can also arrange bookmarks to be printed professionally in larger quantities if required. Just contact me…

I first produced a ‘God-based’ version of this back in 2014, you can see this here.

If you’re interested in these or perhaps something similar – just get in touch…

 

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Five mindful minutes…

‘Five Mindful Minutes’ bookmarks… #printables

I have revised the bookmark design that I first produced many years ago – see the original below.

The bookmarks were originally created to be left in public places like airports, railway stations, waiting rooms etc.  They can be given out, or made available, where people might benefit from ‘taking time out’ of their busy lives.

These new down-loadable bookmarks are now designed so that it can be easily printed at home on your desk-top home printer.

They are designed without bleed, so you can simply print on A4 paper (or preferably card), and then cut it into five bookmarks.

These new bookmarks read:

  • Sit down comfortably, feet flat on the floor.
  • For one minute, just be still: Deep breath in… slow exhale… Relax your muscles, calm your breathing… listen…
  • For one minute, remember something you are grateful for. Say thank you for it, and know that gratitude is good.
  • For one minute, remember something you regret. Say sorry for it, and know that you are forgiven.
  • For one minute, think of some good things you would like for another person. Be hopeful for that person.
  • For one minute, think of some good things you would like for yourself. Ask how will this help you?…and listen for an answer.
  • For a bonus minute, pause again, and be still… Deep breath in… slow exhale… Relax your muscles, calm your breathing… …try a smile.

 

Feel free to download the #printable PDF from here: Downloadable PDF ‘five mindful minutes’

If you need them changed for your purpose – logos added etc. just get in touch.

I can also arrange bookmarks to be printed professionally in larger quantities if required.

Just contact me…

 

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Many years ago I created these “5 minutes with God” bookmarks for The Bookmark People.
Alas, The Bookmark People are no longer trading.

The text read:

5 minutes with God…
Sit down comfortably, feet flat on the floor.

  • For one minute, just be still: relax your muscles, calm your breathing, listen.
  • For one minute, remember something you are grateful for. Say thank-you to God for it, and be sure that God is happy for you.
  • For one minute, remember something you regret. Say sorry to God for it, and be sure that God forgives you.
  • For one minute, think of some good things you would like for another person. Ask God for it. If what you want just isn’t possible, God will still use your prayer to bless that person.
  • For one minute, think of some good things you would like for yourself. Ask God to show you if it’s right for you, and listen for the answer. God seeks to guide you,

    May the peace of God be with you.    The original text was by Moira Biggins – NEMACT

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I can recompose artwork for this bookmark if required and can arrange for these to be printed if needed.

If you’re interested in these or perhaps something similar – just get in touch…

Contact Jules…

 

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Reading takes you further…

Another project I produced for ‘Bookmark People’ and used by a selection of public libraries ‘Reading takes you further’:

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Children who read for pleasure are likely to do better in maths and English, research suggests. The study, indicated reading for pleasure was more important to a child’s development than how educated their parents were. See more here: Institute of Education, London University

Yes, reading takes you further and public libraries are an invaluable free resource!
Check Booktrust’s tips for reading together – sharing books with your child.

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These are ©jules p richards, but are available for non-commercial use.

If you’d like a significant number let me know and I can supply high-quality artwork for professional reproduction.

Happy reading!

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An apple a day, keeps the doctor away… (a good book can also help!)

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A good book can be good for you… and our public libraries know that better than most!

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whoknowswherebookmarksfanAs part of my work with ‘Bookmark People’, we’ve seen Public Libraries’ Health and Well-being collections frequently promoted using our promotional bookmarks. You can see a selection of Health campaigns here: Health and Wellbeing Library Bookmark Campaigns

A core objective of all public libraries is to promote health and well-being.

These bookmarks reach into the heart of communities.

Examples of health related sponsorship ranges from advice to young people to campaigns targeting older library users:

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A sponsor’s promotion can be complimented with the Health-related campaign.

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For more information on how you can support and benefit from library outreach get in touch.

 

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Visit Your Library – Reduce your tsundoku…

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For the last 15+ years, I have worked for Bookmark People. They service Public Libraries throughout the UK creating bespoke promotional bookmarks that reinforce libraries’ outreach and promotional campaigns.

#LoveLibraries is the watchword… see more here: Bookmark People

We are always highlingting the value of libraries to the community as well as indivuiduals. I recently came across a neat piece by the University of Virginia Library “What Happens After Opening A Book?“.
After the spate of “what happens after drinking a can of Coke”, “what happens after eating a Big Mac” type IGs,  University of Virginia Library produced a clever infographic “detailing what happens to a person when you consume a book?”

And so …

“What happens in the hour* after
you visit your library? *and onwards…”

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For a printable PDF of the above image click link below – feel free to share (with credit)

 What happens PDF feel free to share (with credit).

What happens one hour after you visit a library? (and onwards … )

First 10 minutes…

Sights, sounds and yes smells; an abundance of knowledge, a wealth of information, stories, and dreams and plans, captured memories and visions. Colours, creaks, warmth, and space. A maze of questions, where, what, who might you find?

You are looking for something, but you are drawn by the choice. You find more than you expected. You don’t find what you are looking for, but what is this you have found?

You may feel anxiety, as the choice is yours and there are many roads less travelled. The potential for growth is palpable but choice may not seem easy.

After 30 minutes…

You’ve discovered or perhaps passed by catalogued doors to new worlds, you’ve discovered or passed by more information than you might be able to absorb in one sitting. You brain has warmed and your mind is recoloured by encounter and exploration. You grasp items that promise answers and introductions to new hopes and plans. You can’t find what you wanted but have passed or picked up unknown treasures that may hold keys to answers and indeed more questions.

After 60 minutes…

You have or perhaps are consumed, you can’t hope for anymore. Time to flee and consider what you’ve found. The treasures you’ve borrowed are warm and promising. It may be one book. It may be a pile of books, DVDs, music, journals … You have a few weeks to dive in, deliberate and discover. You hope to be informed, entertained, and in the process education may happen.
You take your borrowed wealth away.

After days and weeks…

You’ve found new worlds. You’ve found new ideas. You’ve found more questions.

You may have returned to the library. You may have shared ideas with friends. Inspiration, wonderment, enthusiasm, excitement. Puzzlement, memories, hopes, expectations. All created from borrowed wisdom and creativity from generations of ideas and intelligence.

This place, your library, and the people you’ve met there are alive. The people who served you and passed you as you browsed – a living community of lifelong learners. The characters and ideas you encountered in your discoveries are also alive, born through your visits to this trove of learning.

After years…

The sights, sounds and yes smells linger. Knowledge, stories, memories and projections linger.
Your journeys, the people you met on the way, the people you shared your discoveries with all linger. And some of these discoveries have shaped your life. Shaped your outlook, coloured your enjoyment, and informed decisions  that have brought you to where you are; which is possibly not far from another new book, an old song, or another unopened treasure.
© @JulesPRichards tweets on behalf of @BookmarkPeople – #LoveLibraries

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Life’s too short to finish it early!

If you are fully aware of the info below, please share this with a friend…

cyclebm– When passing cyclists, give them plenty of room, time and space to manoeuvre.
– Before overtaking make sure there’s a room ahead
– Allow plenty of room… do not cut in.
– Give cyclists at least as much room as you would when overtaking a car.
– You MUST NOT overtake by crossing a solid white line… unless cycle’s travelling at 10 mph or less.

I WAS NOT FULLY AWARE…

[Laws RTA 1988 sect 36, TSRGD regs 10, 22, 23 & 24, ZPPPCRGD reg 24]

Motorcyclists and cyclists

211  It is often difficult to see cyclists… Always look out for them before you manoeuvre…   Be sure to check mirrors and blind spots carefully.
212-3  When passing cyclists, give them plenty of room. Give them time and space to manoeuvre.

Overtaking

162 Before overtaking you should make sure the road is sufficiently clear ahead and that there is a suitable gap in front of the road user you plan to overtake.
163 Overtake only when it is safe and legal to do so.
You should allow plenty of room… do not cut in.
Give cyclists at least as much room as you would when overtaking a car.
165 You MUST NOT overtake by crossing a solid white line…
You may cross the line to overtake a cycle if they are travelling at 10 mph or less.
You MUST NOT overtake the nearest vehicle to a pedestrian crossing…
You MUST NOT overtake by entering a lane reserved for other vehicles...

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Download a FREE sheet of 5 bookmarks to print, trim & share: FREE Bookmarks

SPONSORSHIP: If you know of bodies that might simply sponsor the production and distribution of such an important road safety message, then contact the Bookmark People; ranging from a few thousand homes to an entire region, Bookmark People can place targeted library and schools bookmarks which can deliver your message uniquely into the heart of the community.

Alternatively just share this post!    Life’s too short to finish early!

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Read it! …it’s better than chocolate!

I recently created these tasty bookmark designs for the Bookmark People – feel good without the guilt!

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If you don’t do dancing or swimming then pop to the library!

“A significant association was also found between frequent library use and reported wellbeing.” So says the DCMS study; Quantifying and Valuing the Wellbeing Impacts of Culture and Sport.

It found that you’re better off visiting the library than going to the gym!

Ranking different leisure activities and their ’worth’ to the people who take part in them, it finds that going to the library is beneficially valued at £1,359/year! It finds fitness activities, such as going to the gym, are actually associated with people being unhappier than they would otherwise be!?
ReadingBetterThanChocIt lists: Value of engagement in culture and sports
(per person/per month)
Dancing £139
Swimming £136
Visit libraries frequently £113
Team sports £94
Arts and Crafts £85
Seeing Plays £83
Individual sports £69
Music Concerts £62

So, forget that chocolate bar and that sweaty gym pass and pop down to your library! Be well!

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5 minutes with God

In a past life… I created bookmarks for Bookmark People. Bookmark People are no longer trading.

The bookmarks below have been updated! Here: ‘Five Mindful Minutes’

Printed full-colour double-sided on 350gsm silk artboard. Boxed and delivered to one UK address. 

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The text reads:

5 minutes with God…
Sit down comfortably, feet flat on the floor.

  • For one minute, just be still: relax your muscles, calm your breathing, listen.
  • For one minute, remember something you are grateful for. Say thank-you to God for it, and be sure that God is happy for you.
  • For one minute, remember something you regret. Say sorry to God for it, and be sure that God forgives you.
  • For one minute, think of some good thing you would like for another person. Ask God for it. If what you want just isn’t possible, God will still use your prayer to bless that person.
  • For one minute, think of some good thing you would like for
    yourself. Ask God to show you if it’s right for you, and listen for
    the answer. God seeks to guide you…
  • May the peace of God be with you.

Original text by: Moira Biggins – NEMACT

5minutesBookIf you’re interested in these or perhaps something similar – just get in touch…

Contact Jules…

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Reading – when’s it safe to approach?

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After admiring the sketch from Reenin (Emily) in deviantart I’ve put this graphic together for the Bookmark People – still love her illustrations though.

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AJ & PT demonstrate…

AJ and PT demonstrate – as featured by the Bookmark People