#52SmallThings: A Weekly Self-Care Challenge

There is nothing more important than finding spaces where we feel safe and comfortable. Whether its physical or virtual, building community around like-minded people or having a space to call your own can help build stability and maintain mental health.

Where are your safe spaces?

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks spaces are her room, the living room with her mom, or over Zoom with her therapist.

💖 P.S. The Mighty is always here to be your safe space if you need it.

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Happy Monday, Mighty fam! ⭐️

We all have different levels of comfort, from who we feel safest around to places we go to unwind after a long day; or even what self-care and self-soothing techniques we each gravitate toward. What may comfort one person may not comfort someone else and that’s ✨the spice of life. ✨

Finish today’s prompt in the comments below. 💌

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Great advocacy doesn’t just follow one template — it can look like a lot of things depending on a person’s skills, talents, qualities, and what organizations, causes, or conditions they’re advocating for.

These skills and qualities can include being a good listener and speaker, being empathetic, caring, and compassionate, and knowing when to stand up for yourself or someone else.

What do you think makes a good advocate? Which of those skills are you good at? What do you think you need to work on?

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Hearing the success stories of others who stood up for themselves can be really comforting and motivating — especially if we’re trying to gather the courage to do it ourselves!

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks says she felt really good after setting intentional boundaries around how much she planned to work and volunteer — and then clearly communicating those boundaries to others. Doing so made her feel empowered and more in control of her time and energy.

Feel free to share your own story below! ⬇️

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Advocating for each of our unique health circumstances requires us to put ourselves out there, share, and communicate how we’re REALLY doing with those around us. This isn’t always easy, especially in spaces with lackluster medical professionals, toxic employers, or less supportive family and friends.

What do you find most challenging when it comes to advocating for your health?

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#Autism #Parenting #PTSD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #Fibromyalgia #Lupus #MultipleSclerosis #Migraine #Spoonie