Balance Activities

Issue: Not practicing gratitude can lead to a negative mindset, amplifying feelings of discontent, entitlement, and resentment, hindering emotional well-being and relationships. Goal: Gratitude helps maintain balance by shifting focus from what is lacking to what is present, fostering contentment amidst challenges, also promoting resilience and emotional stability. Instructions: Part One Choose a Shared Space Canvas to participant in. Each canvas represents either the Past, Present, or Future. Part Two Choose materials that suit how you would like to artfully express a moment in the time period you have chosen to reflect on. Writing, drawing and painting materials are available. Part Three Visualize these moments, or people through words, colors, shapes or symbols. Take your time and let your creativity flow freely. Once you are finished with your creation, spend a moment to reflect on the gratitude you feel towards these experiences or individuals. For Participants choosing Future, envision future hopes, dreams, aspirations for yourself. Reach out on Instagram at @Just.Art.About.It_By.A to discuss an artful collaboration!

Issue: Everyday stressors can make our minds anxious and bodies tense. Goal: Perform simple, mindful activities to calm the mind and be better prepared to handle life’s challenges Instructions: Choose a card from the Desk Yoga Deck that fits your needs! -Chair Yoga (green cards) -Meditation & Mindfulness (orange cards) -Standing Yoga (red cards) -Breathing & Symbolic Gestures (blue cards) Is this a great fit for you? Get your own Desk Yoga Deck on Amazon.com!

Issue: The busyness of life can distract us from the mindfulness that helps us stay calm and balanced. Goal: Encourage mindfulness by promoting focused attention on the present moment through coloring Instructions: Focus your attention on the present moment: the colors you choose, the strokes you make, and the sensations you experience while coloring. Connect with Parents Anonymous at parentsanonymous.org.