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What emoji(s) best reflect your weekend plans?

Happy Friday, Mighty friends! 🕺

High fives for making it through another week—yay, we did it! How was your week? Got any plans for the weekend? 👀

If you're up to it, share with us using emojis in the comments below. 💌

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How can someone else support you when you feel stressed?

Support can be a game-changer in times of stress. What we feel is too much to handle alone can be a totally different experience when someone else is helping out.

If you were in a tough situation and felt stressed, what are some things others can do to support you?

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks says that when she feels stressed, someone simply checking in and offering her favorite snack can help her to take a moment to herself to gain some energy to keep moving forward.

Friendly reminder: It’s OK to ask for help, especially when you feel overwhelmed and burned out.

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#AutismSpectrumDisorder #Parenting #PTSD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #Fibromyalgia #Lupus #MultipleSclerosis #Migraine #Spoonie

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How do you know when it’s time to take a break?

Hi Mighty fam! ⭐

Taking time to slow down and recharge is so important—especially when life feels intense and stressful, you’re experiencing a high-symptom day, or your energy is running low. What are the signs or signals your body gives you that let you know it’s time to pause, relax, and recenter?

Feel free to share below! ⬇️

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Try not to fight the mind, that's impossible

So often, we get caught up in fighting our thoughts. We try pushing away negativity, overanalyzing emotions, or forcing ourselves to “think positive.” But true peace comes not from controlling the mind, but from observing it without judgment. Instead of resisting anxious or intrusive thoughts, try simply noticing them as if they were passing clouds in the sky. Acknowledge their presence, but remember that you are not your thoughts; you are the observer behind them. Practicing this mindset through mindfulness or meditation can help you develop a sense of inner calm and clarity, allowing thoughts to come and go without overwhelming you.

How do you practice observing your thoughts without judgment? Share your experience below and let’s support each other on this journey of awareness.

Also, I make mental health video responses to many of your questions. The latest one is about how to beat mental fog with the 10-10-10 Rule! The lesson is about the importance of taking breaks, looking away from your screen, and making sure you get fully recharged. 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. ~

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What boundaries do you practice to stay on top of burnout and stress?

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!

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

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