Self-Talk – SparklyWarTanks

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 by typing in the link in the flyer here and clicking the Expressive Arts Zoom link for January 30th, 2021.

If you have any questions or concerns feel free to send me an email. 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

My Garden of Growth

Description

“My Garden of Growth” is a creative and fun event focused on reflecting on ourselves, our growth, and the year ahead of us. Starting with an ice breaker, we will think about 1 limiting belief, unproductive habit, or behavior we would like to release from 2020, and 1 positive and productive intention we will like to stamp on 2021. The main activity will then be to draw and create a garden. Each tool or part of our garden drawing will represent different parts of our growth process. This includes different methods of self-care we want to try or continue this year on our watering cans, changes we will like to make on our shovels, and affirmations, positive intentions, goals, and ambitions on our flowers, plants, and soil. Lastly, we will close by sharing our works of art!

Materials

Paper, writing utensils (pen, pencil, markers, or crayons).

Hope to see you there!

Keep Moving: Motivation and Inspiration, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Talk

I am Ready to Let Go: An Affirmation

Posted on November 9, 2020November 9, 2020 by SparklyWarTanks

The Process of Letting Go

What do you want to let go of?
What are you leaving behind?
How can you make space within yourself to feel peace and goodness?
How do you want to feel?

Affirm that you are ready to let go and move on to make the space within yourself for what you deserve.

My Reflection

I am letting go of:

Perfectionism
Hopelessness
Anxiety
What ifs and whys.
Toxic bonds
Attachments
Guilt
Regret
Shame
Rejection
Failed relationships
Confusion

I now welcome and affirm that I am deserving of good things. I leave behind ignorance, mistakes, and regret. I am ready for new beginnings.

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Defying Shadows: Why Positive Affirmations Are A Good Idea For Building Self-Esteem and Self-Worth

Posted on October 26, 2020October 26, 2020 by SparklyWarTanks

“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

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MotivateBySWT Sticker Feature: I Believe In Myself And My Progress

Posted on September 28, 2020October 10, 2020 by SparklyWarTanks

To Believe in Yourself Matte Sticker in MotivateBySWT Etsy Shop

Reminder: With every step in growth, no matter how small, is a step in the right direction. To believe in yourself and your progress is a manifestation of continuous improvement. Believing is the first step. Take that first step.

Sticker available in MotivateBySWT (Motivation by SparklyWarTanks) Etsy shop now!

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Creative Self-Care- Crafts and Quotes on My Wall

Posted on September 24, 2020September 24, 2020 by SparklyWarTanks

You are light.

Even in the darkest moments you are strong enough, brave enough, and capable of feeling joy again. You are more. You are power. Remember all the times you were able to get back up. You did it once, you can do it again and again.

You exist on purpose.

The past 3 weeks have been difficult for my mental health, particularly for my depression. One of my favorite activities to do when I’m experiencing my symptoms is creating something I can see every day when I wake up.

Last night, I decided to get some card stock, scissors, a pen, and some images that reflect my vision of empowerment to write myself a message.

Every day I wake up, right next to my pillow, written by my own hand, I’m now reminded of my light, persistence, and resiliency even when my mind is telling me I’m none of these things.

As I trudge through the days exhausted and torn, I must constantly remember who I am and all I’ve accomplished simply by being me. My joy is accessible to me, it’s time I access it.

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You Are Not Defeated

Posted on September 18, 2020September 18, 2020 by SparklyWarTanks

Even if the odds are great and the challenges overbearing; even if what is in your face seems larger than life; even if the weight is heavy and the future seems bleak all that you are is greater, larger, and stronger than the mountains and hurdles that are placed in your life to stop you.

What you are is more despite those emotions that hold massive pressure in your body.

When I look at you I see a person that can do it. Whatever you see, feel, and want is yours. Take it. Push the mountains to the side. Claim what is yours.

Your joy, peace, and perseverance is yours.

You are not defeated.

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Speaking with Intention

Posted on September 14, 2020September 14, 2020 by SparklyWarTanks

Speaking with intention is the first step to manifestation. With talent, skill, and ambition comes bravery and courage to go for what you know you can accomplish. “I can” and “I want” are statements of intention and confidence. Your interests are the gateway to your purpose. Your excitement is the key to that gateway. Empowerment is in the journey of clarity.

You are all you need to step into your season of power.

Speak with intention.

Listen to yourself and how you feel.

Clarity will come when you listen.

Affirmation: I am stepping into my season of clarity, power, and purpose.