Mining for Me - Breathe Activity · Bite Bound & Breathe (3B)

Mining for Me - Breathe Activity

Hey all,

This concept just came to me (5am thoughts) and I wonder what you think about it.

The “Mining for Me” self-reflection and empowerment activity is designed to guide participants in exploring self-identity and transformation. Here’s a step-by-step plan for implementing this exercise effectively:

Mining for Me

1. Prompt Responses (10-15 Min)

Objective: Have participants reflect on various aspects of their identity, strengths, and perceived needs.

Instructions

Provide participants with prompts on separate pieces of paper such as:

“I have…”

“I am…”

“I need…”

“People think…”

“I feel…”

“I want…”

“I believe…”

“I try to…”

“I like…”

“I usually…”

Ask participants to write down 10 phrases to complete these prompts, reflecting honestly without self-editing.

2. Categorize and Reflect (10-15 Min)

Objective: Separate reflections into aspects they celebrate versus aspects they’d like to transform.

Instructions

Guide participants to review their phrases and categorize them into two groups:

A, Celebrate: Aspects of themselves they are proud of or grateful for.

B. Change: Aspects they would like to shift or improve.

Encourage them to pause and reflect on what each category means for them personally.

3. Transformation Through Rewording (10-15 Min)

Objective: Convert desired changes into positive, affirming statements.

Instructions

For each item in the “Change” category, ask participants to write an aspirational or empowering version of the phrase.

For instance, if they wrote,

“I feel uncertain in new situations,”

they might transform it to,

“I am confident and adaptive in all situations.”

This reframing helps participants to visualize and embrace the qualities they wish to embody.

4. Create the Diamond Me Mantra (10 Min)

Objective: Build a concise mantra or affirmation that embodies their desired self-image to be spoken out loud daily.

Instructions

Invite participants to distill their transformed phrases into a written expression that includes all of the traits (current and in-development). Encourage them to make this mantra a part of their daily routine by writing it on a mirror, creating a visual reminder, or setting a daily intention around it.

5. Commit to a 22-Day Journaling Practice

Objective: Encourage ongoing reflection and reinforce the practice of self-empowerment.

Instructions

Suggest that participants journal daily for 22 days, using the following questions as prompts:

“How did I embody my mantra today?”
“What challenges did I face, and how did I respond in a way aligned with my affirmation?”
“What am I noticing about myself and my growth through this practice?”

Reinforce that this journaling practice is a tool for self-awareness and sustained change.

Reflection and Sharing (Optional)

Group Discussion: If in a group setting, allow participants to share their mantras and reflections on their journaling journey.

Supportive Feedback: Encourage the group to offer supportive feedback or insights, fostering a sense of community and shared growth.

Ongoing Self-Development

After the 22-day journaling, participants read their entries and reflect on the growth they’ve seen. Naturally, they get curious about what the next 22 days of incremental growth might include.

Participants reflect on the question, “What changes could be made to my mantra to keep me moving in the direction I want to go?”

It may be helpful to complete another set of prompts to generate these changes.

This structured and personal activity exists to support participants in deepening self-awareness, celebrating strengths, and actively shaping their desired self-image, rooted in empowerment and positive change.

Please let me know what you think about this activity. Have you seen/done something like this before?

Should we do it as a group challenge?

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