#52SmallThings: A Weekly Self-Care Challenge

What exactly is a limiting belief and how does it affect our growth?

A limiting belief is a state of mind or a perception you have about yourself that restricts or stops you in some way from where you want to go or how you want to feel. Limiting beliefs can range from a simple thought that stops us from making specific steps in our life, to ideas and perspectives that influence our behavior and how we act around others.

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks says a limiting belief she wants to change is the idea that no one could fully accept her due to her mental health diagnoses, triggers, and highly sensitive needs. She wants to flip that mindset and open herself up to believing she is worthy of all the love and acceptance in the world because she definitely deserves it!

What’s a limiting belief you want to change?

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We all experience lessons, right? But in the jungle of them all, there’s always those very specific ones that help prompt a change in how we view the world around us. Those lessons pave the way for our growth.

Share a lesson you’ve learned that’s helped change your perspective on something below.

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As we march forward in our growth journeys, let's also honor and appreciate those who have supported us along the way.

From a community like The Mighty to a family member or therapist, who would you say has supported you the most? What does that support look like?

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Drum roll, please! 🥁

Today is a very special day, Mighty warriors! We're entering challenge 52 of our 52 Small Things weekly self-care program of 2025! We did it! 💃 We're so proud and honored to have made this journey with you over the past year.

Let’s talk about growth this week. From minor to major changes that happen over a span of time, to everyday decision-making that affects how we view the world; growth looks different for everyone. What does it look like for you?

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks shared that growth, for her, looks like loosening her grip on past pain and taking things less personally. She feels much better when she prioritizes herself and what helps her feel safe, rather than worrying about everything and everyone else around her.

What about you? Finish today’s sentence below. 🌱

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Let’s talk positive coping strategies and self-soothing techniques today!

When we’ve had a tiring, stressful, or overwhelming day, knowing how to best practice self-care and comfort ourselves can make all the difference —especially when figuring out the ways that effectively help us unwind and recharge.

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks likes to lay in silence in her dim-lit room, with all of her pillows surrounding her for comfort. It helps her to reground and re-energize.

How do you comfort yourself at the end of an exhausting day?

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Knowing who you can share your story, symptoms, or health experiences with is an important (and very personal) choice that may take some trial and error, and careful deliberation to come to terms with. And that’s OK.

We all have different levels of comfort and trust when it comes to opening up to others. Perhaps you feel most comfortable sharing your health details with a doctor or other health professional, a parent or sibling, a friend, or even a stranger you meet at a grocery store or in an online community like The Mighty!

Who do you feel most comfortable sharing with?

P.S. Your story is important and you deserve community and support from people who understand. 💌

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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 says her safe 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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