Micro Moves, Big Magic
Tiny Intentions Tattoos are more than sigils—they’re science-backed tools for real change. Rooted in the idea of embodied cognition, they’re designed to work with the brain through the body. What we see, wear, and physically experience shapes how we think and feel.
By placing your intention on your skin—somewhere you’ll see it daily—you create a gentle, visual cue that helps reroute old habits and reinforce new ones, one small, beautiful shift at a time.
Curious to learn more about the science? Read more about embodied cognition →
Why I Created Tiny Intentions
I’m Charina—creator, curator, CYT and dreamer-in-chief behind Orchid & Pine Studio and Tiny Intentions. This all started with my own journey—one of healing, unlearning, and finding gentler ways to grow.
For years, I lived with Trichotillomania, a condition that often goes unseen and unspoken. My healing wasn’t linear or perfect, but along the way, I found simple tools that helped me return to myself—one of them being small, visual reminders of the intentions I wanted to live by.
Tiny Intentions was born from that experience. These tattoos are for anyone who needs a gentle nudge toward change—a quiet companion on the path of growth. They’re visual anchors, inspired by the idea that even the smallest act of awareness can shift something deep within.
As part of our commitment to breaking the silence around BFRBs, a portion of every purchase supports the TLC Foundation for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors—an organization doing essential work in advocacy, education, and support for those living with conditions like Trichotillomania.
👉 My Journey with Trichotillomania and Why I Created Tiny Intentions →
Blog posts
You’re Not Alone: Helpful Sites, Apps & Resources for Overcoming Trichotillomania and BFRBs
Struggling with trichotillomania or another body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB)? Discover a curated list of the most supportive apps, websites, books, and healing communities to help you feel less alone and more empowered on your journey to recovery.
I Thought I’d Never Stop: How I Stopped Pulling My Hair My Step-by-Step Journey Through Trichotillomania
Struggling with trichotillomania and wondering how to stop pulling your hair—especially when traditional therapy isn’t part of your path? In this deeply personal post, I share how I overcame trichotillomania without CBT or medication, using mindful self-awareness, visual cues, and gentle daily rituals. From identifying my triggers to creating intention-based tools, these steps helped me break the hair-pulling cycle and reconnect with my body, mind, and heart. If you're ready to shift from shame to healing, this story is here to remind you: lasting change is possible, one small step at a time.
Rooted in the Body: How Embodied Awareness Can Support BFRB Healing
Struggling with hair pulling, skin picking, or other Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs)? This compassionate, research-backed blog post explores how embodied cognition and body awareness can support healing. Discover how journaling, mindfulness, and gentle movement disrupt the BFRB cycle, build self-understanding, and help you reconnect with your body—one grounded breath at a time.
✨Submission Guidelines
Thank you for being brave and generous with your truth. Before you submit, here are a few gentle guidelines to help shape your story:
Anywhere from a few heartfelt paragraphs to a full page is welcome.
Speak from the heart. This isn’t about having it all figured out—it’s about being real.
Please share your experience living with a BFRB—what’s helped, what’s been hard, and what you’d tell someone who feels alone in their own journey.
You can include your name, a photo, or remain anonymous—your comfort matters most.
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🌼 Submissions may be featured on our blog, newsletter, or social media as part of our ongoing mission to support healing and visibility in the BFRB community.