As a mom juggling various responsibilities and navigating the challenges of everyday life, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and burdened by pent-up emotions. But what if a simple and creative way existed to release those emotions and find peace? Enter the transformative practice of balloon drawing for emotional release. This unique exercise not only offers a creative outlet but also provides numerous benefits for your mental health and well-being.
Letting go is a transformative journey we embark on through the balloon drawing exercise, which is a powerful tool for emotional release and self-discovery. By infusing each balloon with emotions we want to let go of, we symbolically liberate ourselves from their weight, creating space for positivity, joy, and peace to flourish. Furthermore, as we engage in this creative expression, we experience a calming presence, allowing relaxation to wash over our minds and bodies, alleviating stress and tension.
Releasing emotions through the balloons offers us mental and emotional space by clearing clutter, invites a fresh perspective, and sparks newfound creativity. This process becomes an act of self-gratification as we actively participate in our own healing and growth. By acknowledging that our feelings are separate from our core identities, we establish a healthy emotional distance, empowering us to navigate our emotions more effectively.
We find liberation, calm, and personal growth in letting go. The balloon exercise becomes a tangible representation of our ability to let go of negative emotions and feel more peaceful and empowered in the present moment.
I hope you have some well-deserved creative me-time and this balloon drawing for emotional release exercise helps you!
Please let me know if you’ve tried this one; I would love to see it.
You can find a small video of this exercise on my Instagram @thecreativecooldown
Supplies used:
Bristol paper (Winsor & Newton), Neocolor II wax crayons (Caran d’Ache), fineliner 0.1, 0.3, 1.0 (ohuhu).
Alternative supply suggestions:
You can try this exercise with any supplies you have at home, your own, or borrow some of your kids’ supplies.
Colored pencils, markers, crayons, and paint, can all be used for this exercise.
Step 1
Begin by finding a quiet, comfortable space to focus on your creative practice. Then, gather your drawing materials, including paper and coloring tools of your choice.
Before you start, slowly breathe in and out a few times to clear your head. Then, bring yourself to the present, away from all the day-to-day stress.
Draw several balloons on your paper. Let your imagination guide you in shaping them, varying their sizes and designs.
Step 2
Now, it’s time to add some color. Choose colors that resonate with your emotions or feelings you want to release. Use vibrant hues for uplifting emotions and soothing tones for calming ones.
Step 3
Take a moment to reflect on the emotions you want to let go of. Then, allow yourself to identify and acknowledge them, remembering that it’s normal and human to experience various emotions.
Write each emotion or feeling inside a different balloon. Be specific and descriptive, using “I’m feeling [emotion]” rather than identifying with the emotion as a part of yourself.
Visualize these emotions as separate entities from your true self. Envision them residing within the balloons, ready to be released and float away from your being.
Take a deep breath and exhale slowly, allowing yourself to relinquish any attachment or control over these emotions. Imagine the balloons gently floating upward, carrying away your unwanted feelings with them.
As you observe the balloons floating away, feel a sense of liberation and relief wash over you. Embrace the newfound space in your mind and heart where positive energy and self-gratification can thrive.
Now, grab your pens, and unleash your creativity. It’s time to let go, nurture your soul, and watch your emotions gracefully float away, leaving you with renewed clarity, peace, and self-empowerment. Embrace the journey of letting go, and watch as it transforms your world one balloon at a time.
If you liked this exercise, you might also like my mindful draw your breath exercise.