Self-care

Yesterday we talked about the charities, causes, and nonprofits we are passionate about (you had some great ones!); so today we wanted to talk about volunteer work, as it is one of the best ways we can give back to our communities.

Volunteer work can look many different ways depending on where you live, how much extra time you have, and your overall health. We definitely understand that health conditions and disabilities can often prevent us from volunteering in the ways we want and that totally OK!

What is your experience with volunteering your time?

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Depending on what we care most about, there are a plethora of ways we can each make a difference in the lives of others.

The charities, causes, and nonprofits we are passionate about can greatly bring awareness (and possibly funds) to those that may need help the most.

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks is passionate about mental health. She volunteered with NAMI-NYC for around seven years and is now a staff member—an experience that has been great for her recovery.

What about you?

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

Sometimes, a simple reframe can pull us out of a dark spot. How can you let the light in today? Can you find a glimmer today? Just one thing that makes you smile? Tell us in the comments below 👇
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It’s a new self-care challenge, Mighties, and this week we’re tapping into what you all do best: helping others!

Whether you’re a caregiver, volunteer, cheerleader for an online friend, or a helping hand to a family member, there are many ways we can assist the people around us. Helping others can be extremely rewarding not only for those involved, but our actions and intentional time can make an impact on society too. We are most powerful when we work together, right?

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks loves to share her mental health story as well as be creative with those around her.

How do you like to help?

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2026 has been so hard on everyone. I just wanted to share a single, encouraging reminder today that you're loved, you matter, and things will get better.
Hang in there, Mighties.
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So often we react instead of respond because we get caught up in our emotions.

Our Emotional brain can have us feeling like we need to strike back, but in reality, true strength is in the pause. In the choice to take time to cool down before responding.

I'd love to hear your thoughts on the quote in the comments.
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Having a dedicated place you can go to reflect and sort through your thoughts can be super helpful, especially in those moments when you’re learning something new (exciting!) or gaining a different perspective or insight (scary!).

Where do you go when you need time to yourself to pause, regroup, and think?

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

Happy May, Mighties! 💐

It’s already May—let’s check in on our goals. What’s your main mental health goal this month? What do you want to make sure you’re actively working on or moving toward?

I’ll go first! For me, it’s being more mindful of my stress levels. They really impacted my health in April, so I need to make stress management my #1 priority moving forward.

How about you?

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Acceptance of a hard situation, season, or even loving ourself can be really hard. This photo reminded me that every season looks different and to be thankful for all of them.
What does the photo make you think of? What about in terms of loving yourself?
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What a month April has been! Let's check in and reflect on our mood tracking experience. 🌸

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: Happy, excited, grateful
🟢 Green: Open-minded, creative, reflective
🟦 Blue: Calm, relaxed, confident
🖤 Black: Angry, annoyed, frustrated
🧡 Orange: Stressed, overwhelmed
🔴 Red: Anxious, alert, concerned, worried
🟨 Yellow: Depressed, stuck, 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