11/06/2025
Tonight's Group topic. Join us at 6pm!
Gardens vs Garbage-Which are you producing in your head?
Garbage: The negative seeds
Weeds of the mind: What are the negative self-talk and limiting beliefs that choke out potential growth?
Toxic input: What kind of “garbage” are we consuming daily? This can include draining relationships, toxic social media feeds, gossiping friends, and negative nancys.
The Rotting Heap: What happens when we let this garbage accumulate? (increased depression, anxiety, depression, stagnation, pessimism)
Gardens: The Intentional Cultivation
The Seeds of Growth: What are the positive affirmations, growth mindsets, and new skills you are intentionally planting? (gratitude, curiosity, resilience)
Fertilizing the Soil: What practices help your positive thoughts flourish? (meditation, journaling, learning new things, boundaries)
Sunshine and Water: Self-care, adequate sleep, good nutrition, and positive social connections are essential nutrients for the mind.
Harvesting the Rewards: What are the fruits of a well-tended mental garden? (increased creativity, better problem solving, emotional regulation, peace)
The Gardener’s Toolkit: Actionable Steps
Weeding: Identify and challenge negative thought patterns
Composting: Turning past mistakes and failures into lessons learned.
Pruning: the necessity of saying ‘no’ to time-wasting activities and distancing from toxic influences.
Sowing Intention: The power of setting clear goals and dedicating mental energy to them.
