Ruthy Michaels

27/05/2026

Did you know that picking up a colouring book for just 10–20 minutes can genuinely calm your nervous system? Not a gimmick — there's real science behind it. 🧠✏️
I've written a new blog post breaking down exactly what happens in your brain when you colour, why it works even when meditation doesn't, and whether it's just as powerful for kids as it is for adults.
Spoiler: yes, it really is.

https://www.ruthymichaels.com/blog/are-colouring-books-good-for-mental-health

And if you want to try before you buy — grab your FREE calm colouring page, no strings attached 💕 bit.ly/4tFKPNL

Are colouring books good for mental health? Discover how adult colouring books help with stress, anxiety and mindfulness. Shop self-care books at Ruthy Michaels, Dukinfield UK

27/05/2026

Ona Babalola "I Am Beautiful" colouring page from our "Daily Affirmations Colouring Book," and we are absolutely in love with it.
This is exactly why we create these books: a quiet, meaningful moment that is entirely yours.
Want your own pages to colour? Grab your free colouring page, link in bio 👇
Or shop the full collection with 25% off using code COLOUR25, ends 31st May!

26/05/2026

Half-term week and by day 2 the TV has been on for 6 hours straight 😅
No judgment, we've all been there.
But if you're looking for something to swap the screen for, even just for 30 minutes, a colouring book works a treat ✏
Keeps little hands busy, builds focus and confidence, and gives you a tiny bit of quiet, too
Our children's affirmation and activity books are designed for exactly these moments, calm, simple, and screen-free.
Link in bio 👆

24/05/2026

Still thinking about what to get dad? 🎁
Here are 5 thoughtful gifts he'll actually use — and probably won't buy for himself.
📖 Tell Me Your Story, Dad — £7.99
🧩 Sudoku for Adults — £7.99
🔍 1960s Large Print Word Search — £7.50
🔍 1950s Large Print Word Search — £7.50
🙏 Gratitude Journal for Adults — £8.99
Thoughtful. Screen-free. Under £11.
25% Discount on orders from £10
The kind of gift he'll quietly love. 💛
🔗 Link in bio

23/05/2026

Can I tell you something that made me laugh at myself this week? 😂
I'm in Week 3 of a 6-week marketing course with .org.uk. This week's topic: 'Helping Customers Find You.'
During the breakout session, 2 fellow participants looked at my website and said:
'You sell colouring books for stress relief... but there are no books on your homepage.'
😅 They were SO right.
I spent that evening rebuilding the whole thing. My AI kept checking the live site for me and kept reporting back: 'still no books... still no books...' 😂
Until finally, BOOKS! 🎉
Swipe to see the before and after 👉
The lesson: show your customers what you sell — FIRST. Your story comes second.
Did I do well? Tell me honestly! 👇

21/05/2026

This is exactly the kind of message that makes everything worthwhile. 💛
"A gift that the whole family can enjoy, children and adults together, each in their own way."
Our Grateful Hearts Bundle is still available with 25% off using code COLOUR25 — valid until 31st May only 👇
Shop the collection, link in bio

20/05/2026

This quote stopped me in my tracks when I read it. It's exactly why I created Ruthy Michaels: too many of us wait until the bill arrives before we slow down. 💛
👇 Grab your free colouring page, link in bio

19/05/2026

"I recently had the pleasure of sharing Ruthy Michaels' books and journals with a group of ladies I work with in bereavement support, and the response moved me deeply.
The ladies were inspired and moved by Ruthy's personal story and how she came to create her books. They have since made their own journals and started writing in them.
I can really see growth and confidence coming back to them.
If you are looking for a gentle, meaningful resource to support women going through difficult times, I cannot recommend Ruthy's books highly enough.
— S. Begum, Development Worker, Bereavement Support, Diversity Matters North West Ltd" 💜

17/05/2026

As a mum and a nurse, I know what self-doubt does to children over time. That's why I created this. 🖍️ Colour together. Reset together. Link in bio 💛