Self-care

Day 30: Write a list of 25 reasons you’ll be ok.

My list of 25 reasons I’ll be ok.

1. I am strong.
2. I’ve got through worse before.
3. I am accepting help.
4. My psychosis is under control now.
5. I am starting to make good friends.
6. I will try harder this time.
7. It’s on my terms this time.
8. I am motivated to get better now.
9. I’m sick of missing out.
10. I’m a better person now.
11. I know I can do it.
12. I have a lot of support now.
13. I have a better psychiatrist now.
14. I’m not afraid anymore.
15. I want to achieve some of my dreams.
16. This too shall pass.
17. I know what’s not real now.
18. I don’t want to stay in the dark.
19. I want more security.
20. I know I need help now.
21. I have my pets now.
22. I’m braver now.
23. I’ve got more confidence now.
24. The meds make the voices go away, so they can’t hurt me anymore.
25. I’m 34 now, and it’s time to get my **** together. #Selfcare #52SmallThings

Let’s talk about routines this week!

Whether we’re waking up at the same time every day, going to school or work, or even making sure we’re eating a certain amount of meals, drinking water, and taking our prescribed medication; routines can help us maintain a level of consistency in our daily lives. The routines we practice can determine how we approach each day as well as affect our mental health.

What are your thoughts on setting daily routines? Do you think they help your mental health? Or does the rigidity increase your anxiety or hyperfixation?

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

Let’s end this week of gratitude reflection with sharing the skills and qualities we appreciate most in ourselves. Are you funny, thoughtful, a musical prodigy, or analytical? Maybe you’re naturally a helper — always looking out for the people or animals around you.

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks says she appreciates how creative and kind she is. 🌸

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

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 🛏️

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

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

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

We are champions, Mighty friends! We made it to our first mood tracking reflection of the year. January has been a long one. Let's reflect on our mood tracking experience this month. 🙂

What were some trends or patterns you saw come up? Have you learned anything new, reassuring, or interesting about yourself in the process of mood tracking this month? Is there anything you would like to improve or work on moving forward?

💡 Bonus: Feel free to also comment the color(s) that best represents your mood today as well. 🎖️

🟣 Purple: Empathetic, caring
🟢 Green: Open-minded, creative, reflective
🔵 Blue: Calm, relaxed, confident
⚫ Black: Bored, annoyed, restless
🧡 Orange: Stressed, overwhelmed
🔴 Red: Anxious, alert, concerned, worried
🟡 Yellow: Depressed, unhappy, melancholy
🟤 Brown: Tired, exhausted, drained
⚪ White: Not sure if I can put my mood into words.
🌈 Rainbow: Other (share in the comments!)

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#CheerMeOn

Now that we've discussed what boundaries are and how they look for us, let's end this week's challenge with setting three personal boundaries with ourselves. Remember that it's totally OK to have needs and want to express them!

Here is Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks boundary list:

1. Prioritizing self-care and limiting time on social media throughout the day.
2. Moving her body and not staying in bed when she feels down and overwhelmed.
3. Saying no when she doesn’t have the energy to do something.

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

Once we've gotten over the hurdle of identifying a limit or need and setting a boundary in response to that need, what's next? Well, the next step is to continously enforce that boundary in ways we feel are best. This step can definitely be challenging! Enforcing a boundary takes work. But not to fear! We are in control of our boundaries and can work on improving them any time we want.

For Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks , the biggest challenges she had to overcome to enforce her boundaries were remaining consistent and finding the confidence to stay true to her needs. She realized her boundaries were there to protect her mental, physical, and emotional health.

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