#52SmallThings: A Weekly Self-Care Challenge

We all have something we’re good at (yes, this includes you too!). 😊 And receiving a compliment based on those things — a talent, a skill, a personality trait — can mean the world.

What’s the biggest compliment someone can give you that would mean a lot? Why is that?

For Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks , the biggest compliment she can get is someone telling her they enjoy her company. She loves to know that she is valued is the spaces that she’s in.

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Happy Monday, Mighties! 🌸

A new week means a new theme and our theme this week is ✨compliments✨.

Praise can come from a lot of places: a loved one, friend, co-worker, or stranger on the street. And, depending on the person, those compliments can elicit different feelings or reactions. Some of us may feel a sense of excitement, relief, or pride; while others are more hesitate or doubtful, which is also completely valid — no judgment here. 🙋

What is your experience? Is it easy for you to accept compliments from others?

Answer "true" or "false" in the comments below. ⬇️

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On a fundamental level, we all have different needs because our life experiences are unique to each of us.

And for those of us here on The Mighty who have an added layer of health conditions to take into consideration, those needs may change or fluctuate depending on each day. Our love languages, in turn, may also be affected.

If you can create your own love language based on your health needs, what would it be?

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks love language would be open and engaging conversations, and patience with one another.

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When we talk about love languages, we often focus on the different ways we would like to receive or be shown love from others, but it can also extend to the ways we like to show love to others as well (because it’s important for relationships to be reciprocal, too!).

Either using the love languages themselves or with your own examples, share how you like to show love in the comments below.

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks likes to show love using words of affirmation and appreciation, creative quality time, and also making or buying gifts to share with others.

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There is a lot of complexity when it comes to how we navigate our relationships. Those connections take time and effort to maintain, especially since we’re all different and have our own unique set of values and comfort levels.

When it comes to what you value in relationships, which love language do you find is the most important to you?

💌 Need a refresh on the love languages? You can find them below:

🗣️ Words of affirmation (I like to give and receive praise)
🤝 Acts of service (I like to help and be helped)
🫂 Physical touch (I like to give and receive affection)
❤️ Quality time (I like to spend time with others)
🎁 Receiving gifts (I like to give and receive gifts)

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This week’s theme is all about love languages, Mighties!

We all like to show love and be shown love in different ways. These languages can help us to feel valued, appreciated, and seen in the relationships we build with others (and even ourselves).

Here is a list of what those 5 love languages look like:

🗣️ Words of affirmation: valuing verbal expressions of love, connection, validation, and encouragement

🤝 Acts of service: valuing the idea that "actions speak louder than words," feeling loved when others give a helping hand with thoughtful and selfless gestures.

🫂 Physical touch: Appreciating and valuing consensual physical contact with others

❤️ Quality time: Feeling valued and loved when others set aside time to spend together

🎁 Receiving gifts: Feeling loved with the act of giving and receiving tangible or intangible thoughtful gifts

Which ones are most important for you? Rank them from 1 to 5 in the comments below!

📚 Want to read more? Check out this article here: Do you know the 5 love languages? Here’s what they are — and...

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It’s Fun Fact Friday, Mighty fam!

Let’s cap this week off by getting to know one another a bit better. 😁⭐

Feel free to share any past achievements, talents, skills, significant life events, favorite books/TV shows or other things you enjoy, or even something that’s important to you.

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks fun fact is that she loves making beaded bracelets for her family and friends. She always tries her best to choose their favorite colors and beads she thinks they’ll love. 📿

What’s yours?!

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