Self-care

As a health community, much of our lived experience is, in some way (or all the ways!), impacted by the conditions we ourselves or someone we care about manages on a daily basis.

Our bodies, minds, and emotions influence many facets of our lives, from our daily routines to how we interact with ourselves and those around us. Forgiveness can also play a role as we navigate the ins and outs of those often challenging and sometimes unpredictable or inconsistent conditions.

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks health taught her that it’s OK to forgive herself for the unhelpful habits she’s developed growing up. She learned it’s also OK to speak up for herself now and change what she needs to in order to live a life that’s better for her.

What has your health taught you about forgiveness?

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We’ll be talking about forgiveness this week — a process we all experience differently, at varied paces, and for a range of distinct reasons. Some of our experiences are heavily influenced by the complexities of our daily circumstances, lived trauma/abuse, or health conditions. But when it comes down to it: how we manage the process of forgiveness, for ourselves and toward others, is an inherently personal journey.

For you, is it easier to forgive someone else than it is yourself? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. ⬇️

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There are multiple ways we can think about our responsibilities — from the tasks we have to complete and check off of to-do lists to others we may have to look out for, lead, or take care of, like family, children, pets, coworkers, or even ourselves.

Who in your life are you most responsible for right now?

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Let’s be real Mighties, we can’t always keep up with every single one of our responsibilities 24/7. It’s just so exhausting! And not possible! We’re human! (No shame at all, we definitely understand.)

What responsibility would you say you are — purposefully or not — avoiding at the moment?

Finish today’s #52SmallThings prompt below.

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Keeping up with our daily responsibilities isn’t always easy. Some days come with a load of responsibilities, while others are a bit lighter and leave more room for rest and fun. (And balancing our health needs and energy levels along with those responsibilities may also be an added task all on its own!)

What daily responsibility do you find to be most challenging? Which is the easiest?

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks says that her most challenging responsibility is balancing her finances while her easiest is making sure she's getting her work done every day.

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Nothing says "welcome to being an adult" more than the stockpile of ✨responsibilities✨ that come with it.

These responsibilities can look like managing your health and household, taking care of family and pets, or even maintaining different relationships or roles in your life. Depending on your personal circumstances, maintaining and keep up with those responsibilities may look different for each of us.

In general, would you consider yourself a responsible person? Or is it something you’re actively working toward? (No judgment if there’s room for growth!)

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Hello, Mighties! What's one small way you can chase joy today? It can be anything- snuggle with a pet, listen to a favorite playlist, get a warm drink...
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As we close out the week, let’s reflect on some ways we can better honor ourselves and our needs moving forward. Thank you for everything you shared with the community so far!

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks wants to set aside more intentional time for doing what makes her feel calm and rejuvenated.

How can you better honor your needs? Finish today’s prompt below.

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