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There is no doubt that distractions can be beneficial sometimes, especially when we need a moment or two to steer our attention away from something that’s uncomfortable, stressful, or unexpected in our lives. But, depending on the distraction can teeter into the realm of unhelpful or "unhealthy" if relied on too heavily or too frequently.

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks unhelpful distraction is being on social media for too long during the day. She hopes to balance out her time a bit better and make room for other hobbies.

What’s an unhelpful or "unhealthy" distraction you want to stop relying on?

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Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks regularly revisits her health goals and reflects on the ones she finds most difficult. During therapy or self-care time, she brainstorms shifts, changes, and entirely new approaches to make caring for herself feel more accessible and less like a chore. (Which can be easier said than done when she has a million things to do and just wants to sleep during her spare time.)

One goal she’s finding especially challenging right now is prioritizing time for activities she enjoys that aren’t connected to work or family responsibilities.

What about you?

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We’re breezing through these self-care challenges, Mighties! Everyone is doing a spectacular job and we’re so proud of you. ❤️ 🏆

This week’s challenge is all about distractions.

As most of us know, managing a health condition is a complex way of life that takes time and intentional effort. High-symptom days in particular can be especially challenging to navigate and cope with when life is swirling all around you.

On rough health days like these, do you find distractions helpful? Or are they just a band-aid or fuel for a bad habit?

Drop your "true" or "false" below ⤵️

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It was Mother’s Day in the US yesterday (happy Mother’s Day to our Mighty moms! 💐). While it’s a day of celebration, it can also be a day of reflection that brings up a plethora of emotions — from joy, to grief, to sadness, to longing.

From your experiences and perspective, what does motherhood mean to you, whether you’re a mother yourself or reflecting on the mothers and nurturing role models in your life?

Feel free to share below! 💌

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Spirituality Speaks is for individuals to discuss ways to use spirituality as an ingredient in one’s recovery to wellness. Help to improve your outlook, open your mind, and de-stress from a hectic day. Develop coping skills, share common experiences, gain self-advocacy skills, and find community.

💻 If you'd like more information or would like to join, you can find the link here. Virtual groups are every 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 4 to 5:30pm Eastern Standard Time: naminycmetro.org/programs/spirituality-speaks

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