Today I will listen to my body and go at a pace that is best for me. I will also eat a filling breakfast, do my work, and help my mom as best I can with grocery shopping and running errands.
Warm reminder: You are worthy of self-care and taking the breaks you need today.
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I know it’s been a really rough couple of weeks and you feel alone, exhausted, burnt out, and the depression is feeling heavier than usual. I know your thoughts have been racing and you’re wondering if things will get better. I know you’ve been yearning for something you think is impossible to experience, but I want you to know that you’re doing the best you can and it’s OK not to feel OK right now. It’s OK to feel negative emotions sometimes. I want you to know that I’m proud of you. You’ve accomplished so much and you’re worthy of all the happiness and love in the world. You are not void of new experiences and opportunities and this is definitely not the end-all for you. You are so much more and have so much to offer this world. You are amazing, beautiful, and talented beyond measure. I love you so much. We’ll get through this together. You deserve to be celebrated.
Love, SparklyWarTanks
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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.
How was this week for everyone? Any highlights, challenges, or victories you would like to share?
My Reflection
My week was OK. I’m proud of myself for getting all of my work done! I’m struggling with insomnia again, though 😩. I’m currently powering through the tiredness and ruminating thoughts.
What about you? Feel free to share in the comments below 💌
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Activity
In the comments below, in your own Pencil Case post, or in a personal journal take a minute or two to just write ✏️. You can write about what’s been frustrating or challenging for you recently, something that you’re proud of yourself for accomplishing, a goal that you have, a poem that you wrote or something that you created, perhaps even a word of encouragement or what’s been helping to keep you inspired or motivated.
My Reflection
Here’s my free write!
Today I want to share about what I’m working on in terms of my growth and progress. I went to therapy recently and realized I have such a hard time being proud of myself and not rationalizing my achievements as expectation. My goal for the rest of the year is to look at my accomplishments as wins no matter how “big” or “small” and allow myself to feel good when I do something great. I deserve to feel good.
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Say this affirmation with me: I trust and believe in myself to manage and navigate through tough situations.
No matter how challenging the situation or how frustrated I feel, I’m capable of navigating each tough situation I’m presented with. I am capable of problem solving, self-care, and doing what is necessary to move forward. I trust in my intuition. I know who I am. I love myself. I believe in my capabilities.
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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