#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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#52SmallThings #CheckInWithMe #Selfcare #MentalHealth #Disability #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #RareDisease #Anxiety #Depression
#Autism #Parenting #PTSD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #Fibromyalgia #Lupus #MultipleSclerosis #Migraine #Spoonie

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Write a weekend to-do list.

We’re about to step into the weekend, Mighties! What do you hope to accomplish?

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks says that she will be resting and recovering from a long week and spending time with family.❤️

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What area of your life do you make lists for the most?

There are so many different types of lists you can make! From medical to groceries, ones for work, errands, or finances, to just-for-fun ones like bucket lists.

What area of your life requires the most list-making?

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List 3 things that bring you joy.

What are three things that bring you joy?

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks three things are doing fun activities with her family, being creative and working on her crafts, and learning about herbs and astrology. 💡

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Do you prefer digital or handwritten lists?

You: “I’m going to make a list!”
Us: “YOU CAN DO IT!”
Which list-making medium makes it most comfortable and accessible for you to add, adjust, or change things based on your needs, schedule, and energy levels?

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✏️ Handwritten paper lists all day, every day

🖍️ I live by my whiteboard/erasable calendar

💻 A blank Microsoft Word doc = my friend

📳 I like to use the Notes app on my phone

📱 I have a favorite list-making app (which one?!)

🤷‍♂️ None of the above, I’m not a list-maker

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TRUE or FALSE: I find list-making helpful.

In this week’s forecast of self-care challenges, we’ll be exploring the topic of list-making. 📋

Whether it be to shop for groceries or reflect on how you’re feeling, creating lists can definitely be a succinct and straightforward way to express and organize your thoughts and ideas. In other circumstances, creating lists can also feel like an added chore depending on your needs and preferences.

What are your thoughts? Do you find list-making helpful to you?

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This week, I’m proud of myself for…

It's the end of the week, Mighties! We did it. 💃

What's something you’re proud of yourself for this week?

Share your victories in the comments below (and yes, engaging with this post counts as a win!). ⭐

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Choose a small win that you can celebrate today.

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Took a shower

Went to a doctor's appointment

Brushed your teeth

Got fresh air

Completed a chore

Made a personal goal

Helped/encouraged/supported another person

Got out of bed

Made time for self-care

Other (share in comments!)

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#52SmallThings #CheerMeOn #CheckInWithMe #Selfcare #MentalHealth #Disability #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #RareDisease #Anxiety #Depression
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What’s a goal that you’re working toward right now? What progress have you made so far?

Every step, change, or shift you make toward a goal is significant, even if it’s small. Progress is progress after all.

What’s a goal that you’re currently working on? What have you achieved so far? Are there any roadblocks in your way?

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks made a goal to make sure she’s checking in with her energy levels and mental health. So far today, she’s been pacing herself, taking her time, and reflecting on her feelings.

Let’s cheer one another on in the comments below. 💌

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