“I am enough” ~ Lessons from finny the frogfish
Self-care toolbox for parents, providers, educators and the families and children you care for
It can be easy for the mind to become busy with overwhelming and worrying thoughts, and oftentimes this can lead to negative self-talk. We can always turn to our breath to give us strength when this happens. Let’s breathe in strength and courage into our minds and our bodies and remind ourselves that “I am enough” as often as possible. We can help the little ones in our care with this as well, building resilience and strong brains as a result. Finny the Frogfish is here to help! We hope you enjoy this latest mindful activity pack for strength and courage.
May you be safe. May you be healthy. May you be loved.
mantra for strength and yoga story with finny the frogfish
MINDFUL MOMENTS AND ACTIVITIES
“I can” meditation
“I Can”
(Time: 13-minutes) Settle in, close your eyes and relax whole body. Sink into the earth below... Let go here, you are safe and you are welcome exactly as you are. Let go of any worries about the past... the future... and leave your worries at the door. Sink into stillness and peace... Feel your presence in this moment. (Click on the image to settle in and listen.)
ADDITIONAL MINDFULNESS Toolboxes
“Wintergold and Gratitude”
The cold winter months can sometimes leave us feeling blue and overloaded. We can turn to nature and to our breath for help! Think of bright yellow and orange Wintergold pines and firs that light up dreary skies and bring warmth to the landscape. We can bring this warmth and light into our lives too, while practicing gratitude for what’s within us and around us.
“Floating Kitty” For Calm and Healing
We hope you enjoy this mindful activity pack, inspired by 7-yr-old Axel! Axel has noticed how his kitties would rest with their paws tucked in, and how calm and relaxed they are in this position… He also said they look like “floating kitties!” And with that, we bring you this “Floating Kitty” theme for calm and healing.
“Resilient Deer In Winter”
Just as deer feed their bodies for strength and endurance particularly leading up to colder weather, we can also feed our minds! As we enter the winter season, let’s tune in to our breath to help with calm and resilience while we build our brains. All that’s needed are a few moments to reset and refocus, enabling us to continue with a clearer mind and greater sense of inner peace. Let’s be resilient like deer!
“Hedgehogs and Autumn Leaves”
The time has come for the seasons to change… To welcome in new beginnings…And set intentions for the coming months ahead. First, appreciate all that you are and all you have achieved so far. Take a moment to think about what you want the next few months to look like, and welcome in the change you want and need. As we enter the Autumn season, let’s settle and ground ourselves.
TEDDY BEAR BELLY BREATHING
We are building strong, peaceful, resilient hearts through the magic of being here. Talk to us about helping your home, classroom or organisation integrate simple, mindfulness activities into your daily routine to help overloaded feelings.
Love, Dana and Jen x