Day 25: Take 10 deep breaths in a row
I usually find the deep breaths thing helpful, but 3 works better than 10 when I’m really stressed or panicky. 10 just feels silly. I did 10 today though and it did make me feel a bit better.
Out of everyone we spend time with in our lives, we spend the most with ourselves. And how we speak, treat, and interact with our own minds and hearts influences our self-perception (and usually our self-esteem, too).
This also means we have the ability to change how we feel about ourselves at any given time. Whether it’s your negative self-talk or your lack of confidence at work, what’s a perspective you have about yourself that you want to improve?
Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks wants to grow in the perspective that she is deserving of love, friendship, and companionship from others just for being herself.
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Day 24: Wear your favourite shirt
This one was harder than I was expecting. My washing machine quit on me a few days ago and I am currently without a way to do laundry. It’s loads of stress I don’t need and it has to be right before Christmas as well doesn’t it?
I’ve finally ordered a new washing machine and I’ll be able to do laundry again on the weekend. Laundry is the one household chore I don’t actually mind. I hate putting laundry out though, but I do like doing laundry.
I can’t believe I’ve been able to cope with all this. My psychosis made me go a bit wonky at first, but I’m ok and I haven’t done anything stupid. Hopefully.
As for not having clean clothes, well I’m ill and it be like that sometimes. ;)
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The good thing about making changes is that it’s a fluid and flexible art form, and you can incorporate those tweaks when and where you see fit.
Whether it be something completely new, something you want to adjust, or even an action or habit you’re looking to add to your daily routine, we are cheering you on! You are worthy of change.
What’s something you want to incorporate more of on a daily basis?
#52SmallThings #CheckInWithMe #Selfcare #MentalHealth #Disability #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #RareDisease #Anxiety #Depression #AutismSpectrumDisorder #Parenting #PTSD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #Fibromyalgia #Lupus #MultipleSclerosis #Migraine #Spoonie
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Day 23: Write someone a letter or card.
Today, I wrote a couple of Christmas cards to my neighbours. One because he sent me one, and one because she was particularly kind to me earlier this year when I was ill and really struggling. It felt good to give something back.
I’ll deliver them tomorrow.
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Change can be challenging sometimes, but once that first step is made in the right direction, more doors can be opened. Hello, possibility. Hello, opportunity!
Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks has recently started expressing her feelings more openly to those around her instead of keeping them to herself. She has found that sharing helps reduce stress and makes her feel a bit better.
What’s a positive change you’ve made recently? Were the results immediate? Finish today’s prompt below. ⬇️
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I’ve been neglecting this challenge and having to catch up on days not done.
Today, for me, is Day 22: Compliment yourself in the mirror.
Here’s me just after telling myself that I am creative and that I love how creative I am. I should have come up with a better compliment really, but it was what I was feeling at the time.
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