What you get
Designed to look bought, priced at nothing
Three print sizes
A2 and A3 for home printers, plus 18×24" for a print shop or easel.
Fully editable
Change the wording in any free PDF editor — no design software needed.
High-resolution
Crisp 300 DPI vector text that stays sharp at poster size.
How to use it
From download to display in three steps
- Personalise. Open the PDF in Canva, Acrobat online or Apple Preview and edit the text.
- Print. Heavyweight matte card at home for A3 and under; a print shop for 18×24".
- Display. Frame it or stand it on an easel at your .
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Frequently asked questions
What is a self-soothe box?
A self-soothe (or comfort) box is a simple, practical self-care idea: a physical box you put together while you're feeling reasonably okay, filled with small items and reminders that help you feel calmer and more comforted, ready to reach for on a day when you're struggling, low or overwhelmed. The real value is in the preparation — putting it together in advance means that on a genuinely hard day, when making decisions and thinking clearly feels difficult, you don't have to figure out what might help in the moment; you just open the box and the comfort is already there, requiring no effort or decision-making at the time you need it most. A good self-soothe box typically engages several senses, since different things bring comfort to different people on different days: something to look at (a photo that makes you smile), something to touch (a soft blanket, a fidget item), something to listen to (a calming or uplifting playlist), something to smell (a favourite scent, a hand cream), and something to taste (a comforting tea or small treat). Many people also include written reminders — a list of things that have helped before, a kind note to their future self, or the phone numbers of people they can reach out to, since it's easy to forget these in a difficult moment. A self-soothe box is a genuinely useful practical tool for general low moods and difficult days, but it's a self-care addition, not a substitute for proper support if you're struggling significantly or regularly — if that's the case, please talk to your GP, or reach out to Mind (mind.org.uk) or the Samaritans (116 123, free, 24/7), who are there to help.
Is it really free?
Yes — no email, no sign-up.
Can I print it more than once?
Yes — print as many copies as you need.