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A simple practice

I talk a lot about mindfulness here, which quickly gets interpreted as meditation, but I want to make it clear that I NEVER meditate. But I am mindful as often as I can. Every second I can remember I try to be mindful of my thoughts so that they can't overpower me. One of the simplest ways to start doing this is to remember to notice your breath. Just watch it flow all on its own. No skill is required. You just have to remember, like when you start any habit, but it works. When you focus on your breath it fills the attention that you normally use to listen to harmful thoughts. Kind of like focusing on someone speaking to you in a crowded bar. Does anyone have experience quieting the noise in their head by practicing this?

Also, I make mental health video responses to many of your questions. The latest one is about the hidden cost of stress and how to stop it. If this sounds useful to you, check it out by clicking one of the links below:

www.instagram.com/thomas_of_copenhagen

www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-ousterhout

Otherwise, if you have any questions about mental health, please post in my group or comment below and I will make a video response specifically for you.

~ Thanks to all. Thanks for all. ~

#MentalHealth #MentalHealth #Depression #Anxiety #BipolarDisorder #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #Addiction #dissociativedisorders #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #ADHD #Fibromyalgia #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #PTSD #Cancer #RareDisease #Disability #Autism #Diabetes #EatingDisorders #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #RheumatoidArthritis

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What's a character or personality trait you'd like to improve?

As multifaceted human beings living in a complex world, we are constantly adapting, learning, growing, and gaining a deeper understanding of ourselves. Because we are not meant to be perfect, we will inevitably have character traits that don't always align with who we aspire to be or the goals we set for ourselves—not to mention the impact of trauma and health on our personal development! 💡

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks has been reflecting on boundaries and how impatient and avoidant she becomes when others knowingly or unknowingly cross them. She's working on developing more patience, both with herself and with others, as she continues to build safe and healthy relationships with those around her.

What's a character or personality trait you'd like to work on?

#MightyMinute #CheckInWithMe #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #Disability #RareDisease #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Depression #AutismSpectrumDisorder #Parenting #PTSD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #Fibromyalgia #Lupus #MultipleSclerosis #Migraine #Spoonie

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My mood is most affected by…

Because we are individuals who have emotions, are multifaceted, and have different experiences, our moods can be affected by various things.

Some people may find that their mood is affected by the weather, certain emotional triggers, or the events that are happening around them; while others may find that their mood fluctuates as a symptom of their health condition — maybe even all the above.

What do you think your mood is most affected by?

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

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The hidden cost of stress and how to stop it

Hey everyone, I just posted a mental health video guide about the hidden cost of stress and how to stop it. If this sounds useful to you, check it out by clicking one of the links below:

www.instagram.com/thomas_of_copenhagen

www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-ousterhout

Also, if you have any questions about mental health, please comment below or send me a private message, and I will make a video response just for you.

~ Thanks to all. Thanks for all. ~

#MentalHealth #MentalHealth #Depression #Anxiety #BipolarDisorder #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #Addiction #dissociativedisorders #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #ADHD #Fibromyalgia #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #PTSD #Cancer #RareDisease #Disability #Autism #Diabetes #EatingDisorders #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #RheumatoidArthritis #Suicide #MightyTogether

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Write a one-word theme for the week!

Happy Monday! 💫

Ahhh, another week has arrived, Mighties. February is sure flying by! What vibes are you bringing into the next few days? What do you want your theme to be this week?

Drop your one-word theme below! ⬇️

#MightyMinute #CheckInWithMe #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #Disability #RareDisease #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Depression #AutismSpectrumDisorder #Parenting #PTSD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #Fibromyalgia #Lupus #MultipleSclerosis #Migraine #Spoonie

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TRUE or FALSE: I regularly track my moods.

This week’s 52 Small Things challenge is a mood (no really, the theme is "moods"). 🤣

Whether we’re happy, sad, lonely, grateful, depressed, hopeful, or stressed, it can be helpful to record our feelings in order to gauge our emotional well-being over a specific period of time. Tracking our moods can also help with seeing patterns and checking in with ourselves regularly.

But while some may find this technique fulfilling and helpful, others may consider it a chore and would rather take each day as it comes.

What is your preference? Do you track your moods on a regular basis?

✏️ P.S. If you find the above statement to be true, let us know how you track your moods in the comments below. If you're interested (and aren't already aware) we also have a Mighty Mood Tracking group as well! You can find it here: Mighty Mood Tracking

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

Mighty Mood Tracking | An Online Health Community

Are you interested in tracking your mood, reflecting on your feelings, and connecting with others who are doing the same? Then our Mighty Mood Tracking is the group for you! Each day a poll will be shared where you can select the color that best represents your mood. You can also use the comments section of the poll to write a brief check-in about how you’re feeling. There’s evidence that tracking your emotions can have a positive impact on mental health outcomes, so we’re excited to provide a safe space for us all to do so together!
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How similar are your weekday and weekend routines? How are they different?

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?

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

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If you had to choose a motto that represents where you are in life right now, what would it be?

📝 What's a motto, Mighty friends? A motto is a short sentence, phrase, or group of words that expresses someone's beliefs, ideas, intentions, or even a personal rule to live by.

If you could pick a motto for this moment in your life, what would it be—and why?

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks ' motto is, "Take a deep breath and explore your options." With everything going on, she feels stuck and stressed, struggling with a lack of control over herself and her choices. This motto is a reminder that she does have options and that she can keep moving forward.

#MightyMinute #CheckInWithMe #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #Disability #RareDisease #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Depression #AutismSpectrumDisorder #Parenting #PTSD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #Fibromyalgia #Lupus #MultipleSclerosis #Migraine #Spoonie

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