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Tag: Self-Reflection Activity

  • Mindful Monday

    Mindful Monday

    Forgiveness Letter To forgive is not to forget. It does not excuse the offender. But it can ease your anger and hurt. Write a letter to the person who has wronged you. Express how you have been affected. Store the letter away.           Reference Woo, J. (2023). 52 Essential coping skills. Mind…

  • Mindful Monday

    Mindful Monday

    Dear Emotion Write a letter to an emotion that you are having a hard time with or that you would like to have more of. Examples include, fear, grief, or happiness. Tell this emotion: Its current role in your life, how it has affected you, and your hope for its future role.        …

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    Accountability Partner A healthy dose of peer pressure can keep you motivated and moving forward. What area of your life do you need an extra push? Schedule consistent check-ins with someone who supports your values and goals. Ideally, this person can serve as your cheerleader and drill sergeant.           Reference Woo, J.…

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    Sleep On It When you want to shout that comeback, Sleep on it. When you think life is a wreck, Sleep on it. When you crave for a numbing bailout, Sleep on it. When you feel drained or burned out, Get some sleep!     *     Feeling very burned out (mentally and physically) in my persistent…

  • Mindful Monday

    Mindful Monday

    Take the Elevator Down Are you feeling overwhelmed?  It’s okay to feel overwhelmed, anxious, sad, depressed, confused, or simply blah. Life is a journey of a full spectrum of feelings, emotions, thoughts, and experiences. That’s what makes life interesting and engaging! It is often said, through our struggles and darkest moments, the light is found. But, in…

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    Self-Affirmation Our thoughts and spoken words motivate our actions. What is a quote or affirmation that reminds you of how you would like to live your life? Write down this quote or affirmation and post in on your wall, bathroom mirror, refrigerator, or a place you look at each day. Say it out load everyday. …

  • Mindful Monday

    Mindful Monday

    Self-Compassion What do you need right now? What do you long to hear from others? Write 3 well wishes to yourself by filling in the blank: “May I __________.” Close your eyes, and say out loud these statements slowly to yourself. *If speaking out loud is not available to you now, write down the statements…

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    Expectation Hangover Something did not turn out how you had hoped? Life (or s**t) happens. Take the Disappointment Detox: Where your expectations realistic? How much effort did you put in? Did anything unexpected happen? What did you learn from this? What would you do differently?             Reference Woo, J. (2023).…

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    Beautiful Oops When you think you have made a mistake, think of it as an opportunity to make something beautiful. -Barney Saltzberg If  you were a comedian, how would you turn your blunder into a stand-up/skit? If you were an artist, how would you draw your mistake? If you were a dancer, how would you choreograph your…

  • Mindful Monday

    Negativity Zap Our brain pays more attention to negative than positive things. The first step to rewiring this negativity bias is to be aware of your thoughts (and the thoughts of others)for what they are: opinions. For each negative thought, find a positive response or what some call, a ‘silver lining.’ What can I learn from…