“Although my fear of the unknown masked as “what if” questions continue to greet me early in the morning, I can find refuge in knowing I can go to my self-care tools to fight back and be more mindful about the thoughts I encourage.”
Author: SparklyWarTanks
MotivateBySWT Sticker Feature: Pause Mindfulness Matte Sticker
Reminder: Give yourself a moment, pause, and let those negative thoughts go. You are in control. You are powerful. You have the ability to keep going.
Sticker available in MotivateBySWT (Motivation by SparklyWarTanks) Etsy shop now!
Pencil Case Prompts: What will you NOT do this week?
Sometimes prioritizing self-care means not engaging, participating, encouraging, or taking part in something. What will you not be doing this week?
Let me know in the comments below!
For me, I will not:
1. Encourage negative thoughts.
2. Procrastinate in finishing my certification.
3. Continue to speak down on myself.
4. Push myself when I feel exhausted and need a break.
Join the conversation here in The Pencil Case on The Mighty.
Defying Shadows: Why Positive Affirmations Are A Good Idea For Building Self-Esteem and Self-Worth
“When you have a conversation in your mind about yourself, how does the conversation go? What words do you use? How do those words and ideas make you feel? Why did you choose those words?”
Article Link: Why Positive Affirmations Are A Good Idea For Building Self-Esteem and Self-Worth
Mighty Toolkit Worksheets!
So excited to share my two Mighty worksheets that were a part of this amazing toolkit launched on The Mighty this month! One worksheet was on self-talk and the other on daily affirmations.
Check out the ToolKit here.
This toolkit is packed with so much free mental health printables, activities, worksheets, and resources. You don’t want to miss out!
Important Note: Make sure when you click the link above to scroll down to find my worksheets shown in the images below.
Pencil Case Prompts Discussion Topic: Creativity
1. What does creativity mean to you?
2. How have you incorporated creativity into your daily/weekly schedule?
3. When you hear the word “create” what thoughts come to your mind?
4. How do you stay motivated in your creative process?
5. If you have a condition, does your condition affect how you express your creativity?
Drop what you think of creativity in the comments below.
Join the conversation here on The Mighty!
Messages
- The world needs your story.
- Your journey is unlike anyone else’s.
- It’s okay to cry.
- Your power is outstanding.
- You are meant to live in this moment right now.
- You deserve success and happiness.
- Your strength is enough.
- Let it out.
- Your thoughts don’t define who you are.
- Your beauty is profound.
- You are not your pain.
- You are worthy of love and acceptance.
- Your life is a legacy.
- You deserve peace.
- You can keep going.
NAMI-NYC Virtual Expressive Arts Workshop Event: Leaves
So very excited to announce the NAMI-NYC Expressive Arts workshop event I will be hosting at the end of the month! This event will be via Zoom and on the NAMI-NYC website. You can find the link here. Click the Expressive Arts Zoom link for October 31st, 2020.
If you have any questions or concerns feel free email me or leave a comment. The time of the event is in Eastern Standard Time.
**I will share any updates or changes and keep everyone posted.
Here are some details for the event:
Title
Leaves
Description
“Leaves” is a creative and fun event focused on reflecting on ourselves and the year we are moving past. Starting with an ice breaker, we will think about a lesson we’ve learned this year and what we are grateful for. The main activity will then be to draw and create a pile of leaves. On each leaf, we will write either something we want to let go of or something we are looking forward to. Lastly, we will close by sharing our works of art!
Materials
Paper, writing utensils (pen, pencil, markers, or crayons).
Hope to see you there!
For Those Who Know What It’s Like Living with an “Invisible Illness”: Mighty Analogies
“One of the toughest challenges I face living with an invisible illness is explaining to others what it’s like to be in my head. From the long anxious nights fighting insomnia to struggling to find the motivation to get out of bed most mornings, one of the only ways I’m able to explain what it’s like to grapple with my persistent depression is by using analogies.
Analogies help me to be both creative and descriptive as I paint a mental image of my experiences. The most recent analogy I’ve used to explain my depression to my therapist is the most spot-on, especially since this year has been my toughest one yet.
My analogy goes a little like this: Living with persistent depressive disorder is like a series of dark tunnels in my mind. There are no lights at the end of any of these tunnels. Instead, the lights are in small pockets underneath street lamps surrounded by fireflies. These fireflies represent strength, reassurance, and growth. And although they aren’t everlasting, I can use what I’ve learned from them while I continue to crawl along in my dark tunnel.
I’m proud to know my toolbox is filled with everything I’ve learned in the light, but that doesn’t make my darkness end — I face that reality every day. But with that knowledge, I can keep going because I know I’ll soon reach another bright pocket.
Reminder:
If you ever find yourself in your own dark tunnel, it’s OK to rest and take a peek inside your self-care toolbox. You are not alone and the darkness doesn’t always last forever.”
Have you ever used an analogy to describe what it’s like living with an invisible illness? Join the conversation here on The Pencil Case.
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