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Most people think mental strength comes from controlling their thoughts, but real progress happens when you stop treating every thought as urgent or true. By pausing, labeling thoughts as mental events, and redirecting attention back to the body or the present moment, you interrupt the automatic cycle that fuels anxiety and emotional spirals. This is a skill that gets easier with repetition, not perfection. Even a few moments of not following a thought can give your nervous system relief. Which thought do you notice pulling you in the most lately?

Also, if you're going through a tough time right now, I want you to know that I post daily mental health videos about how to deal with painful thoughts. So if you or anyone you know is struggling and wants help, click on one of the links below or write me if you have any questions you want me to answer

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Ah, guilt. It can be a difficult feeling to navigate and process, and it can show up in many different circumstances. When living with one or more health conditions, guilt can surface in ways that affect how we interact with ourselves and those around us.

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks has felt an immense amount of guilt when she is struggling and needs extra support. At times, it makes her feel like she is burdening others with her recurring symptoms. She wants to release the guilt that comes with having to rely on others. It is OK for her to receive support whenever she needs it.

What is something you want to release guilt around?

💌 Gentle note: You are worthy of love, community, support, recovery, and relief, no matter what guilt tells you. Sending lots of hugs! 💛

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When you have a physical and/or mental health condition, sometimes you have to learn to adjust, adapt, and build certain types of strengths in order to manage the changing demands of your health needs. (This flexibility is what makes us Mighty FOR SURE! 💪)

What’s a strength that your health "forced" you to develop?

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Most people treat mental self care like something extra, something they will get to when life slows down, but that moment rarely comes. Your mind needs daily hygiene just like your body does. Simple practices like a short morning meditation can create clarity and intention before stress takes over. Stepping away from screens before bed gives your nervous system a chance to settle instead of staying activated. Writing down even one moment of joy each day trains your mind to notice what actually nourishes you instead of staying stuck in survival mode. These are not big dramatic changes, they are small daily choices that slowly shift how your mind works for you instead of against you. Which of these feels like the easiest place for you to start?

If you want to learn more about this, check out my video by clicking on one of the links below.

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Has someone’s 👀 ever gotten wide when they found out you could do something well?

There are so many unique skills and talents that each and every one of us has (even when depression tells you the opposite), and sometimes those skills and talents may even come as a surprise to others!

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks says people are often surprised by her problem-solving skills and how quickly she can think on her feet to come up with solutions or work through challenges.

What about you?

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When you’ve lived with chronic illness—diagnosed or otherwise—there may be certain symptoms you become used to managing or even expecting, especially if they’ve been present for a long time or for as long as you can remember. For Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks , that symptom is insomnia or irregular sleep patterns. While it remains one of the most challenging symptoms to balance, she’s learned to recognize when she needs extra support.

What’s a symptom you’re used to managing, or one you’ve lived with the longest?

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Strength can be defined in a myriad of ways and look different for each of us. From a person’s abilities, skills, talents, and character traits, to how they carry themselves, learn, grow, overcome obstacles, and interact with others — endless characteristics and actions (both big and small) can equate to or reveal what strength can look like.

How would you define it? What does strength look like to you?

Finish today’s prompt in the comments below! ⬇️

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