#52SmallThings: A Weekly Self-Care Challenge

If you take the time to look, you will find a million ideas for self-care. By definition, self-care is “the practice of taking action to preserve or improve one’s health, well-being and happiness.” Essentially, self-care is anything you enjoy doing that takes your mind away from your stress. Below is a list of a few [...]

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31 Simple Self-Care Ideas to Get You Started

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Do you ever forget to take care of yourself? Practicing self-care is crucial for everyone, but more so if you live with chronic and/or mental illness. Finding time to look after you and nourish your body and mind is important and doing so regularly will hopefully help you to manage any physical or mental health conditions. Scheduling [...]

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My Home Decor Project!🤗 It’s Important To Still Seek Joy While Living With Chronic Illness!💕

Hey, y’all!🥰 I collected random branches from my neighborhood and turned them into BEAUTIFUL ART PIECES for almost FREE! Tell me about your creative side in the comments section! Thanks for watching!💚🌻💚
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Share a positive experience of when you asked for help and received it.

Sometimes we just need to hear some happy stories, so let’s share a few of the positive experiences we’ve had when it comes to reaching out for help and actually receiving it.

Following an unpleasant experience in college, Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks started therapy in 2019 after not seeking help for her mental health for over three years. She was really happy she made the step to ask for help because she then found a really kind and empathetic therapist in return!

Note: It’s totally OK if you feel you haven’t received the help you deserve and needed in the past. We’re here with you and extend our support in any capacity we can. 🌟

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TRUE or FALSE: It’s easier for me to help others than to ask others for help.

In the poll we asked earlier in the week, two responses were tied at 34% with our group sharing that you ask for help sometimes but would rather do things on your own and that you only ask for help when it's an emergency. So, we’re curious what your experience is when helping others. Do you find it easier? How come?

P.S. We’ve heard so many community members share that they enjoy helping out those around them, especially those on The Mighty who are struggling. We applaud and commend all who have made The Mighty what it is today.🏅

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What advice would you give to someone who finds it challenging to reach out for support when they need it?

For some, reaching out for help and support can be really challenging and even exhausting sometimes, especially if they're used to relying on only themselves. We totally get that!

What advice would you give to someone who experiences that challenge, but wants to seek support from others?

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks shared that it took her years to ask for help and found it really challenging to open up to others. Although it took her awhile, practicing smaller gestures — like asking her mom for water when anxious or to go on a walk with her — allowed Nina to gather up the courage that made asking for support a more regular habit.

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How often do you ask for help when you need it?

Whether it’s for your health, home, finances, or daily responsibilities (cleaning! chores! errands! laundry!), we all have different experiences with reaching out for a helping hand. What’s yours?

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I ask for help regularly.

I ask for help sometimes, but I’d rather do things on my own

I only ask for help when it’s an emergency.

I never ask others for help.

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In what area of your life is it hardest for you to ask for help? The easiest?

Asking for help is not always easy, and can be especially challenging for those of us who have had traumatic, negative, mixed, or empty results in the past.

What area of your life would you say is the hardest for you to ask others for help? Do you have areas that are easier?

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks says the hardest area of her life is with her finances or with money in general, and the easiest is with her mental health.

👏 P.S. You are definitely not alone! Know that your experiences are valid and you deserve and are worthy of seeking the help you need.

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How can you bring joy to someone else this weekend?

One of the best things about joy is that we don’t have to keep it to ourselves! To wrap up this week’s theme, our challenge to you is to intentionally bring joy to someone else over the weekend, especially to someone who needs it.

Who will you choose? A friend, neighbor, family member, spouse, or another Mighty member? What will you do?

We’d love to hear your ideas in the comments below! 💌

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What’s a song that never fails to put you in a good mood?

Who doesn't love a great song that can instantly raise your spirits? There's so many classics and feel-good songs that can get you in a dancing mood. 🎶

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks likes "When I Grow Up" by NF and "Now That We Found Love ft Aaron Hall" by Heavy D & The Boyz.

Share your song recommendations in the comments below.🕺🎵

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