#52SmallThings: A Weekly Self-Care Challenge

On a fundamental level, we all have different needs because our life experiences are unique to each of us.

And for those of us here on The Mighty who have an added layer of health conditions to take into consideration, those needs may change or fluctuate depending on each day. Our love languages, in turn, may also be affected.

If you can create your own love language based on your health needs, what would it be?

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks love language would be open and engaging conversations, and patience with one another.

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When we talk about love languages, we often focus on the different ways we would like to receive or be shown love from others, but it can also extend to the ways we like to show love to others as well (because it’s important for relationships to be reciprocal, too!).

Either using the love languages themselves or with your own examples, share how you like to show love in the comments below.

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks likes to show love using words of affirmation and appreciation, creative quality time, and also making or buying gifts to share with others.

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There is a lot of complexity when it comes to how we navigate our relationships. Those connections take time and effort to maintain, especially since we’re all different and have our own unique set of values and comfort levels.

When it comes to what you value in relationships, which love language do you find is the most important to you?

💌 Need a refresh on the love languages? You can find them below:

🗣️ Words of affirmation (I like to give and receive praise)
🤝 Acts of service (I like to help and be helped)
🫂 Physical touch (I like to give and receive affection)
❤️ Quality time (I like to spend time with others)
🎁 Receiving gifts (I like to give and receive gifts)

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This week’s theme is all about love languages, Mighties!

We all like to show love and be shown love in different ways. These languages can help us to feel valued, appreciated, and seen in the relationships we build with others (and even ourselves).

Here is a list of what those 5 love languages look like:

🗣️ Words of affirmation: valuing verbal expressions of love, connection, validation, and encouragement

🤝 Acts of service: valuing the idea that "actions speak louder than words," feeling loved when others give a helping hand with thoughtful and selfless gestures.

🫂 Physical touch: Appreciating and valuing consensual physical contact with others

❤️ Quality time: Feeling valued and loved when others set aside time to spend together

🎁 Receiving gifts: Feeling loved with the act of giving and receiving tangible or intangible thoughtful gifts

Which ones are most important for you? Rank them from 1 to 5 in the comments below!

📚 Want to read more? Check out this article here: Do you know the 5 love languages? Here’s what they are — and...

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Let’s make some budgeting goals for the rest of March!

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks says her main budgeting goal this month is to restock all of her home essentials before next month begins. So far, she’s doing great — and she’s proud of herself!

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Budgeting can be tricky and overwhelming sometimes, especially when you want to set better boundaries and make smarter financial choices. We all have some experience in that area, so no worries — budgeting is one of those things that takes practice!

If you could give someone advice who wants to set better financial boundaries either with themselves or someone else (that latter category is especially tricky), what would it be?

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks says that setting separate budgets for bills, household items, and personal items/activities helps her to manage her spending the best. Knowing what’s a fixed expense allows her to see in what areas she has more freedom to spend on!

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