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Every year around Valentine’s Day, Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks reflects on what love really means to her. Having experienced a lot of rejection in the past, she’s often met with heartbreak, grief, and sadness around this time.

This year, though, she wants to reflect on how much effort she’s put into developing a better understanding of love—not only in the romantic sense, but as an energy and a practice. Her relationship with herself, as a person in recovery, hasn’t always been bright. But she has created more light by learning to love herself unconditionally, even through the darkest moments.

She’ll never give up on herself—and love has taught her that.

What about you? What has your health taught you about love?

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I have a challenging relationship with productivity, as I have for most of my life. Although I’m more aware now and gentler and more compassionate with my expectations, it still feels like an uphill battle to truly understand that my worth isn’t tied to how much I produce. Cognitively, I know this—but my nervous system still relies on doing to feel adequate.

I often feel the need to show or prove to others that I’m worthy of time, attention, and affection. When I’m not doing well, I find myself unconsciously doing even more than usual, trying to bridge the disconnect I sometimes feel.

Can anyone relate? What’s your relationship with productivity? How does it impact you and your expectations of yourself?

📒 I’d love to hear your insights and experiences.

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Fears can develop or resurface for many different reasons and at various points in our lives. Identifying, acknowledging, processing, and eventually overcoming them can take time, patience, self-awareness, and practice. That doesn’t mean the fear won’t come up again—but responding to it with more confidence, care, and compassion when it does is also part of overcoming it.

What’s a fear you want to overcome—or are currently working through? What would overcoming that fear look like for you?

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One thing about burnout is that it can feel like a tornado or fast-moving spiral once it has settled in. One way we can prevent that spiral from taking its course is by setting up boundaries so that we prioritize self-care way before reaching our limits.

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks says she always has to make sure she rests after a long work day and eats a big breakfast to start off her day. Energy is so important!

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Communication comes in many shapes, forms, and modalities—from verbal, in-person conversations to phone calls, online messaging, connecting with others who share your communication style, body language, or the use of communication devices. Comfort and clarity in communication, especially as it relates to neurodiversity, can depend on the situation, your needs, and what makes the most sense for you.

What are your communication preferences? How did you come to understand what works best for you?

📘 Looking for something to read? Here’s a Mighty story on autism and communication you can read:
9 Things Autistic People Want You to Know Before Talking to Them

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Hi friends! ⭐

Let’s continue this reflection series by exploring how creativity shows up in our lives.

Growing up, I loved to write, but it was mostly something I did for school rather than as a hobby. Reading and writing were always my favorite subjects. Even though I was often criticized for not knowing “proper” grammar, I still found joy in expressing myself through words. I also majored in vocal performance in middle and high school and joined a choir in college. Creativity was always orbiting me in some shape or form.

It wasn’t until college and beyond that I began actively using art, writing, personal storytelling, and public speaking as grounding tools—to improve my mood, reflect on my symptoms, and build community.

What are some ways you use creativity in your health journey? How does creativity support you or your symptoms? What creative practices help you cope or care for yourself?

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