#52SmallThings: A Weekly Self-Care Challenge

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Support can be a game-changer in times of stress. What we feel is too much to handle alone can be a totally different experience when someone else is helping out.

If you were in a tough situation and felt stressed, what are some things others can do to support you?

Mighty staffer Nina says that when she feels stressed, someone simply checking in and offering her favorite snack can help her to take a moment to herself to gain some energy to keep moving forward.

Friendly reminder: It’s OK to ask for help, especially when you feel overwhelmed and burned out.

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One thing about burnout is that it can feel like a tornado or fast-moving spiral once it has settled in. One way we can prevent that spiral from taking its course is by setting up boundaries so that we prioritize self-care way before reaching our limits.

Mighty staffer Nina says she always has to make sure she takes a nap after a long work day and eats a big breakfast to start off her day. Energy is so important!

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Who has a favorite place they go to in order to relax and feel calm? 🙋

Finding those spaces that help us de-stress and slow down are super important and can help us to prioritize our health and well-being.

Where do you go when you need some time to yourself?

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Being kind to ourselves is a brave act because it goes against everything the world is telling us — to serve each other, to serve our families, to serve our jobs. And we don’t know about you, but it’s REALLY hard to give, give, give to other sources when your tank is depleted.

That’s why our challenge to you today is this: doing something kind to yourself. Be brave, be selfish — serve YOU and nothing else, even if it’s 10 ten fleeting minutes.

Finish today’s #MightyMinute sentence below. ⤵️

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When it comes to managing stress, we may find that certain activities help us to relax and recenter ourselves — especially when we feel overwhelmed and overstimulated. These activities can range from simply laying in bed, taking a walk or going out for fresh air, to even doing something fun and creative like playing with photoshop or painting.

What activity do you like to do in order to de-stress?

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Hi, Mighties!

Let’s get the ball rolling and talk about stress management this week.

Managing and balancing our health needs with other aspects of our lives — like family or work — takes effort, consistency, and motivation, all of which can take a toll sometimes. In those moments when there’s multiple tasks and things to do, it’s completely normal to feel some level of stress… who wouldn’t?

In those moments, do you feel like you can effectively manage your stress levels?

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Who doesn't love a good hack?

Whether it’s a tool you've bought to make the process more accessible, a method you've learned that makes the process quicker and easier, or a routine or schedule that makes cleaning gentler on your health symptoms, share what your top three cleaning hacks are in the comments below! ⬇️

Mighty staffer Nina says she cleans best later in the day after she takes a nap and has more energy. She also listens to her favorite playlist to help the time go faster as well as starts off by organizing any clothes to give her more room for her other tasks.

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If you live with a health condition, cleaning can be extra exhausting — but once you get it done, it’s definitely a huge relief! Sometimes it may even be helpful to ask others for assistance — such as breaking the house or apartment down by room — especially when there’s just so much to do.

What is your preference? Would you rather clean with others or clean alone?

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