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Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks was recently having an interesting conversation about the definition of “normal,” especially as it relates to managing a mental health condition. It got her thinking about how she defines “normal” and how she learned to recognize the difference between her symptoms and her true personality.

She realized that her definition of “normal” has changed over time. Ultimately, she feels it’s her relationship with self-awareness that helps guide what “normal” means to her each day.

What are your thoughts? How do you define “normal” while living with a health condition? How does your relationship with your health shape that definition?

Feel free to share your insights below! 👇💭

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A “truth” is an idea, belief, value, or perspective that remains steady no matter what you’re experiencing. Truths can take the form of mottos, mantras, reminders, affirmations, or personal rules that help ground us in what matters most — especially during challenging or uncomfortable moments.

One truth that grounds me is reminding myself of how far I’ve come. Phrases like “I can,” “I am enough,” and “I’m doing my best” bring me back to the present moment.

What about you? What’s a truth that helps ground you?

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We're heading into the weekend, Mighties!

Depending on what your weekdays look like vs. your weekends, your routines may look different. What may have been a priority on weekdays may not be as important on the weekends or vice versa.

What do your routines look like on the weekends? Are they similar or different than your weekday routines? If they're different, how come?

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Mighties, let’s picture ourselves on a road trip right now. If your symptoms were in charge of the music, what song would they choose to play? What makes that song a good fit for today? 📻🎵

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When creating a routine that works best for you, your health, and your lifestyle, it’s important to take note of different factors that will impact how effective that routine will be for you.

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks says the most important factors for her when it comes to creating new and effective routines is always taking into consideration how energy and sleep plays into that routine. Would she need to wake up or go to bed early? How much energy would this routine require to complete every day?

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