Distract Me

🧶 Share about your latest craft project.
🎨 _______ is motivating me to craft.
✂️ What are your go-to supplies when you want to start a new crafting project?

I'll go first!

I haven't done a crafting project in ages, but I'd like to create something using my Cricut cutting or heat press machines. I really enjoyed making designs for t-shirts or creating stickers. 👕💭

Feel free to choose a prompt and share in the comments below!

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What is one self care thing you have done for yourself this week? What did you do? Have you stopped amidst your chaos to be gentle w/ yourself & breathe?

We all struggle with pain on some level: with depression, anxiety, worry etc.. Within the times you were hurting, what step dids you take to take care of yourself? How did you practice self care? Did you just stop, breathe and rest for an hour...or even ten minutes? Did you sit with a cup of tea and journal out your thoughts? Did you eat a favorite meal? Watch a funny movie? Listen to calming music? Did you sit and color, paint or draw? Did you dance by yourself when no one was watching? Did you push yourself a little and go out for a walk? Did you go for a hike in nature...or even just sit with your back up to a tree? Did you ride a bike, swim, go rock climbing or go to the gym? Did you take a bubble bath with soft music and candles? Did you take a hot shower? Did you hug someone...for no reason? Did you go to therapy or a support group? Did you get out of bed!?! Did you drink water throughout the day? Did you do anything that made you feel better about yourself... even just for moments?

Recently I’ve been exercising, swimming, hiking, and going out to dance and holistic events. I just bought a bike for fun and cross training to use soon. I’ve also been doing divination readings and cleaning up my apartment. Sometimes I struggle with basic self-care, not eating enough and not sleepy enough and those really good top list for things for me to take care of. I’ll give myself grace for trying and being aware of both and drinking a lot of water at least

These these self care options listed right above are ways I've taken care of myself or things that I’ve heard helped other people. Many are very short and simple, many help you stop for an hour or two and UNPLUG or put away your work or homework. Most are free, easy, and accessible, many require little thought or planning, many just require you to STOP and recalculate your direction...but any of these can help!

Which ones have you done this week or anytime you were hurting in the past??? Which ones will you try soon or keep in your mind to use during a tough time??? When I do some of these things I usually end up feeling better about myself, sometimes I feel like a heavy weight has been lifted off my shoulders, sometimes I just end up thinking that I care about myself! Please do anything that makes you feel better even if it takes every bit of your physical (and emotional) energy! YOU ARE WORTH IT! Sending blessings for peace, serenity, calm and balance during these difficult times...and here’s sending a big virtual hug to all of you!

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Hi Mighties! ☺️👋

Whether it's games on your phone, video games on a console or PC, board or card games, or games you play in person with friends or family, what are your favorites?

I'll go first! I love replaying old PlayStation 1 and 2 classics like Spyro the Dragon, Donkey Kong, and Super Mario Bros. I also enjoy matching games on my phone—they're great for keeping my mind occupied.

What about you? What kinds of games do you like to play? 🎮🧩

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I haven’t written much in a while, and as someone who needs to write to release, it has affected my health profoundly. With the addition of a job on top of other responsibilities, I’ve reached my capacity for what one person can hold.

I’ve experienced symptoms for much longer than before, and I can’t say I’ve been dealing with them very well. There’s complexity in navigating mental illness as a “high-functioning” person—between what I allow others to see and what they can literally see.

This year, I’ve felt myself revert to a previous version of myself in certain spaces, which has been challenging. The perfectionism, self-abandonment, and sense of loss from pursuing employment (as I once did for education) have been a lot to process and understand about myself.

💌 A message I need from myself today:

My worth is not defined by my productivity, and I don’t have to “perform well” to be seen and appreciated by those around me. I can prioritize myself and still care about the people around me. Putting myself first does not make me a bad person.

My experience with mental illness does not define who I am. I am a whole person deserving of love, acceptance, community, and care.

I am more than what I long for.

I am not difficult to be around, even if I’ve been in a silent crisis. It’s OK for me to need extra support. I am not a burden, even when others don’t know how to help or give me blank stares.

I am existing as a human being. I am enough as I am. My life is worth living. Positive experiences are ahead of me.

💛 Feel free to free-write below about how you’ve been lately.

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Whether it was a vacation to a national park, a trip to another state or country, a visit to a local attraction, a family gathering, a scenic drive through the countryside, or simply a stroll or roll around your neighborhood, let's share about our last memorable adventure! ⛰️

Where was the last place you traveled to or visited, no matter how near or far? What did you enjoy most? What made the trip meaningful or worthwhile? What accommodations, tools, or strategies helped make the trip more accessible or manageable for you?

Feel free to share your experience in the comments below or create your own post in this group!

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📒 Spiral notebook: Write a to-do list for today. What's at the top of your list?
📓 Composition notebook: A skill I want (or need) to learn is ___________.
📔 Journal notebook: What's a challenge you've been navigating lately?

I choose the journal notebook! 📔
A challenge I've been navigating is mentally preparing to adjust to a new therapist. Change can be hard for me, but I'm trying to be kinder to myself as I move through this transition.

Which notebook do you choose today? 💙

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