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What's your most comfortable form of communication? What's your least?

Keeping up with communication—while juggling constant changes, the ebb and flow of daily life, and the demands of work, school, chores, doctors appointments and/or other responsibilities (not to mention health struggles!)—can be an ongoing learning process. With so many ways for people to reach you, finding what works best can make all the difference.

What form of communication feels most natural to you? Which one do you find the most difficult?

Comment with the emoji(s) that best match your comfort level:

📱Text messages
📞 Phone calls
📩 Social media DMs
💻 Personal email
💼 Work email
🐌 Snail mail
🖥️ Zoom/video chat
🎮 Multiplayer gaming
🗣️ Face-to-face

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Look around your space and list five things that help you daily.

It's a list type of day, Mighties! 📋

Make a list of ✋ things in your space that help you on a daily basis.

Here is Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks list:

1. Phone 📱
2. Laptop 💻
3. Work notebook 📓
4. Water bottle 🚰
5. Pillows and comfort items 🛏️

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What’s been your experience with sharing your health with others?

Talking about your health and diagnoses is a deeply personal decision—one that can bring a mix of emotions, from relief and connection to vulnerability and anxiety. Some find comfort in opening up to close friends, family, or supportive communities, while others prefer to keep things private.

Has sharing your health journey brought you support and understanding? Or do you worry about being judged or misunderstood?

Everyone's experience is different, and there's no right or wrong way to navigate it. What has been true for you?

⭐️ Up for a Mighty read? Here's a heartfelt letter @kevin-watson wrote to his friend Zach:
To the Friend Who Reacted Perfectly When I Opened Up About M...

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To the Friend Who Reacted Perfectly When I Opened Up About My Eating Disorder

"I had no plans on sharing that part of my story with you..."
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What life experience are you most grateful for?

When we think about expressing gratitude, it doesn’t have to be limited to just one person, place, or idea that has impacted us — it can also be an entire experience (like a move, a part of your career, a vacation, or even a diagnosis) that’s influenced us in some way.

What experience would you say you’re most thankful for?

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks says that she's most grateful for starting therapy and volunteering her time to share her mental health story in her city.

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

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I am more than _________.

Sometimes, when we experience ruminating, anxious, or negative thoughts, manage various health symptoms, or navigate complex life experiences, it can be difficult to look beyond those challenging moments and recognize that we are so much more than the struggles we may be facing. Our thoughts and experiences do not define all that we are! If you can relate, you are not alone. 💛

For today's #MightyMinute , let’s give ourselves a gentle reminder of our strength and how Mighty we truly are. 💪

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks is more than her mistakes, depressive symptoms, and daily anxious thoughts—she is creative, talented, and brave!

What are you more than?

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This month, I want to __________.

Happy Monday, Mighties! 🩶

It's not just the start of a new week—it's the beginning of a new month. What do you want to experience, accomplish, or focus on this month? Who do you want to connect with more? Where do you want to go more often? What are you curious about? What's something new you want to try? And most importantly, how do you want to feel?

Share your February aspirations, hopes, and goals below! 💫

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TRUE or FALSE: I actively practice gratitude.

Drum roll, please! 🥁 We'll be talking about gratitude this week, Mighties!

What is gratitude you may ask? Gratitude is simply the quality of being thankful or the readiness to show appreciation or return kindness to others. This can look like writing thank you notes, savoring important moments with friends and loved ones, sharing how you feel when you have an impactful experience, or even keeping a gratitude journal.

When you go about your daily life, do you think you actively practice gratitude?

Let us know in the comments below! ⬇️

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

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