What’s a challenge you’ve worked extra hard to overcome?
Let’s share our victories together today!
Is there a challenge you’ve been faced with that’s taken a bit more effort and consistency to work through or overcome? What has that challenge been like for you? Has the challenge taught you anything thus far?
My Reflection
For me, my biggest challenge was learning how to love myself and put my needs first. It’s taken so much work on my part, and I’m still working on it, but I’ve made so much progress in the past three years! I’m so proud of myself 🌻.
What about you?
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Activity
A 3 Step Mindful Moment: Gratitude and Intentions
When you come across this message take these three mindful steps:
Step 1: Pause ⏸️ what you are doing and take three deep breaths. Count for three seconds as you inhale and three seconds as you exhale.
Step 2: List two people, places, things or ideas you are grateful for.
Step 3: Set one positive intention for the rest of your day.
Note: Feel free to share your gratitude list and intention for the day in the comments below if you would like 🌟🙂.
My Reflection
Here is my gratitude list and intention for the day:
I am grateful for my bed and food to eat when I’m hungry.
My intention for today is to go slow and listen to my body as I navigate high anxiety.
My affirmation: I am allowed to take my time. There is no rush for me to get through the day.
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What would you fill your self-care gift bag with? What do you need right now or for the week ahead?
🧸 Teddy bear of comfort and relaxation
📚 Coloring books of fun
🍇🧁 Energy snacks
👟 Calming shoes
💌 Letters, reminders and mindful tips of support
Note: Feel free to choose as many items as you would like! 🌸
Beginning of the week affirmation: I take one step at a time and reflect on what I need as I navigate each moment of my day. I am important. I do what’s best for me.
My Reflection
As I reflect on my needs, I definitely will add a teddy bear since I’ve been overthinking 🧸, energy snacks to help me keep up with my work 🧁, reminders and mindful tips 💌 and calming shoes 👟 because my anxiety isn’t doing too well starting my week off.
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Activity
Mid-Year Reflection! Choose a flower 🌷🌹🌻
Choose a flower and reflect on how this year has been for you so far.
🌷 : What is something you’ve achieved so far this year that you’re proud of?
🌹: What is something you would like to continue working on?
🌻: What is a long-term or short-term goal you want to set this month?
My Reflection
I’ll reflect first!
🌷: This year, I was able to grow in my craft, my Mighty family, and in my finances!
🌹: I would like to continue working on my self-talk and procrastination when it comes to my personal projects. I want to be more confident in my abilities and creative skills.
🌻: A long-term goal I want to set starting this month is continuing to save money as well as working on my Etsy shop more consistently.
Mid-year affirmation: I am proud of the progress I’ve made and the progress I continue to make. I am doing my best and there’s no shame in asking for help on my journey. I am ready for my next steps.
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Activity
Write a list of 10 people, places, things or ideas that are important to you.
Let’s reflect on what’s important to us today!
My Reflection
I’ll go first! Here is my list:
1. My family and friends 2. My dogs 3. Creativity 4. Empathy 5. The Mighty 6. My room/creative space 7. My mental health 8. Self-awareness 9. Learning 10. My blog/brand SparklyWarTanks
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What is your favorite activity to do outdoors? Perhaps you like to ski in the winter, go to the beach when it’s warm out, or even take a walk in the rain in the middle of spring. What activity do you love to participate in the most?
My Reflection
For me it’s taking a long walk in a park on a breezy spring afternoon 🌳🏞️.
What about you?
Feel free to share your favorite outdoor activity in the comments below!
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Activity
Write an encouraging note to yourself for the week ahead.
It’s the start of a new week Pencil Case family! Let’s start off the week with encouraging notes to ourselves 🌱🌟. Feel free to make your note an affirmation, reminder, song lyric, quote, funny saying, letter, or pep talk!
My Reflection
Here is my note:
Dear Nina,
You are worthy of good things, love, and happy moments. Continue to do your best! Don’t forget to meditate and drink water this week 👀🚰🧘♂. I love you.
-Nina
Bonus: Write your note on a piece of paper or somewhere where you can see it as a daily reminder this week!
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What three words describe your goals for this week?
Do you have goals you want to prioritize this week? Maybe get something done ✅, do less of something ➖, or perhaps make some changes to your schedule 🗓️? How would you describe those goals using three words?
My Reflection
I’ll go first! My three words are rest, time management and self-compassion 🌟.
What about you? Feel free to share in the comments below 💌
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Share a moment where you felt uplifted, encouraged or empowered.
Do you recall a moment where you felt empowered, uplifted or encouraged? How did that moment impact you and make you feel? Did it shift your perspective in any way or change how you felt about a topic or idea?
My Reflection
I’ll go first!
I felt uplifted and empowered when I hosted my first Mighty event back in 2018. During this time I was going through a lot of major shifts and changes when it came to my career and mental health. This was also the first time I was doing something that was out of my comfort zone. Following this moment I became more confident in my abilities and talents 🌟.
How about you? Feel free to share in the comments below 💌
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Are you working on anything creative and fun? Have you’ve been writing a book, cooking up some great metaphors while writing poetry, designing, crafting, painting, crocheting, sewing, or even baking?
Would love to know what you’ve been up to ♥️. Feel free to share in the comments below 📓🖋️📝🎨🥘🧵🧶.
My Reflection
I’m currently working on updating my Etsy shop MotivateBySWT; adding and updating listings and improving my products 🌠.
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Do you have a hobby or skill you do really well and makes you feel good? What about a habit that you do well because it’s what you’re used to but want to change?
Note: If you want to change a habit, what is something you want to do instead and think will align more with your needs and goals?
Friendly Reminder: It’s okay if you do something well but also realize that there’s room to grow and improve.
My Reflection
I’ll go first! I’m really good at writing and creating worksheets and community building activities.
AND
I’m also good at getting my personal projects done but find myself procrastinating and leaving them for the last minute. I’m working on balancing my schedule to include my personal projects along with my daily work.
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