In honor of World Mental Health Day let’s reflect and share our experiences, perspectives, and goals!
Pick a leaf and follow the prompt that goes with that leaf:
1. 🍁 Share a mental health victory you’ve had this year.
2. 🌱 Write a list of three ways you can prioritize your mental health this week.
3. ☘️ Finish this sentence: My mental health is important because ____________________.
My Reflection
I choose all three leaves today ☺️
🍁: This year I continued therapy and grew so much in self-love!
🌱: Three ways I can prioritize my mental health is by getting enough sleep (8-9 hours), eating breakfast every day, and writing in my journal to manage my overthinking.
☘️: My mental health is important because I deserve to feel at peace within myself and feel proud of how far I’ve come on my journey.
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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Take a deep breath and say this affirmation with me:
I release any and everything not aligned with my highest good. I welcome possibilities and opportunities for peace, growth and love of all kinds. I’m ready to receive.
Reminder: You are worthy of receiving what is good. Accept what is and continue to create pathways for abundance to enter your energy. As you navigate your daily thoughts and ideas, know when to release what is not serving you and act when opportunities arise. Continue to be the creator.
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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If you’re like me and have a mental health diagnosis, I want to remind you that you are a strong, resilient and powerful warrior. No matter the obstacles you’re presented with, you can achieve whatever you set your mind to. You are worthy and capable of a successful and fulfilling life. You got this!
Sending love and hugs to whoever may be struggling right now 🦋.
Write an encouraging message to your younger self.
If you could go back in time, what messages would you tell your younger self? What advice, reminders or positive words about mental health, self-care and self-love do you think would be helpful for your younger self to hear?
My Reflection
Here is my message to my younger self:
Dear Little Me,
I love you just the way you are. You are enough. You are not too much or too different. You are beautiful and worthy of so much love. You are healing. You are growing, it’s okay to make mistakes. You are smart and creative. I’m so proud of you.
Love, Bigger Me
Feel free to share your message in the comments!
This prompt was posted in the Mental Health Mighty Chit-Chat group here on TheMighty.com
What is one person, place, thing, or idea that helps you when you are struggling and need support or a distraction?
Note: Feel free to share more than one if you would like.
My Reflection
When I am struggling, it helps for me to watch my favorite anime or create art with my cricut machine! I also love to write on my blog and create quotes that are the opposite of what I am feeling.
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It’s okay to be intentional with what you do. Continue to try even when you feel stuck, lost, or unmotivated.
When you find yourself slipping into negative thought patterns, fear, hesitation, procrastination, or overthinking, stop for a second and create a positive/helpful intention for yourself. Whether this be a simple affirmation: “I am safe,” or a plan of action: “I will drink some water and reach out to my friend today,” creating pockets of reassurance and abundance can help move you out of spaces of lack and stagnancy.
Light your own path as you continue to work through the challenges of every day. Build peace within yourself by taking advantage of every moment. You are in control. Be in control.
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