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What note are you ending the week on? 📝

Hi, Mighty fam!

As the week comes to a close, what kind of note are you ending on? Whether it’s a lesson, a win, a sigh of relief, an abrupt stop, a lingering question, or just a deep breath—we're here with you and it matters.

How was your week, and what are your Friday thoughts?

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

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Write a list of your priorities for next week.

List time, Mighties! Let's look at the week ahead and write a list of priorities.

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks says she will prioritize attending her Ending The Silence presentations, completing her Mighty work, and making sure to get eight hours of sleep every night.

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

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I'm finding _________ difficult to navigate and manage right now.

As human beings with different bodies, capacities, and limits, it’s completely normal to find certain tasks, responsibilities, or situations challenging or sometimes even overwhelming. And when health symptoms are involved, they can add an extra layer of difficulty to whatever you're facing.

What’s feeling difficult for you at the moment? What’s helping you cope?

♥️ Gentle reminder: It’s OK to pause, stop, or take a break. We’re sending you lots of energy and hugs today!

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

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I'm finding _________ difficult to navigate and manage right now.

As human beings with different bodies, capacities, and limits, it’s completely normal to find certain tasks, responsibilities, or situations challenging or sometimes even overwhelming. And when health symptoms are involved, they can add an extra layer of difficulty to whatever you're facing.

What’s feeling difficult for you at the moment? What’s helping you cope?

♥️ Gentle reminder: It’s OK to pause, stop, or take a break. We’re sending you lots of energy and hugs today!

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

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Story of the Week: What's your take on self-care when you live with a chronic illness?

We often hear about self-care and think of it as prioritizing your needs, getting outside, taking breaks, or enjoying the occasional bubble bath. But self-care is so much more—especially when you're living with a chronic illness. There are added layers of considerations, demands, and limitations that are often overlooked.

What are your thoughts on self-care while managing a chronic illness or chronic pain? What does self-care look like for you? What do you wish others understood about taking care of your needs and health as someone with a chronic condition?

📖 Need a thoughtful read on the topic? Check out today's Story of the Week here: 5 Alternative Thoughts on Self-Care for Chronic Illness

#ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #MentalHealth #Disability #Caregiving #RareDisease #Migraine #Stroke #CardiovascularDisease #AutonomicDysfunction
#PosturalOrthostaticTachycardiaSyndrome #Spoonie #Lupus #Endometriosis
#Cancer #Anxiety #PTSD
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5 Alternative Thoughts on Self-Care for Chronic Illness

“Bubble baths and ‘me’ time are great, but there’s much more to it than that.”
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Why Your Mental Health Skills Fail Under Pressure (And How to Fix It)

You wouldn’t play in the championship without training… so why do we wait for a mental health crisis to start practicing?

Here’s the truth most people miss:

Mental strength isn’t built in the breakdown—

🧠 It’s built in the daily habits.

In the quiet moments.

When no one is watching.

The greats don’t wing it. They train.

And if you want to stay calm when life hits hard—you’ve got to do the same.

💬 What’s one mental health exercise you try to practice daily? Let’s share tools 👇

🎥 Watch the full video to learn more about how to do this by clicking on one of the links below:

www.instagram.com/thomas_of_copenhagen

www.tiktok.com/@thomas_of_copenhagen

~ Thanks to all. Thanks for all. ~

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What part of yourself could use a little extra love today?

Whether you're facing a tough challenge, feeling the weight of the world, dealing with a health flare or a new diagnosis—or simply going through an ordinary day—you deserve some extra love.

What part of you could use an extra sprinkle of compassion, grace, and care today? 💌

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

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What helps you keep track of your most important priorities?

Whether you use an alarm, a calendar, a daily agenda, or other resources, it can be super helpful to have a system set in place that helps you keep track of your important priorities.

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks has a schedule/outline and calendar that help her prioritize for the week.

Do you have anything that helps you keep track of your priorities? If you use a specific app, what's it called?

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

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