Self-care

Let’s get right to it: Managing the symptoms of a health condition (or three of them! or five!) in the moment can be really tough. But on other days, when our symptoms slowly simmer or start out as just a whisper, they’re a bit easier to anticipate and get on top of.

On your more accessible or gentle days, are you able to get ahead of your symptoms before they spiral?

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Whether it's going outside for fresh air, taking a few moments to collect your thoughts, or carving out a few hours for self-care, taking intentional breaks can help prevent burnout and overwhelm, especially on those more busy days.

What are some ways you can take a break today?

💌 Friendly reminder: You are worthy of taking the breaks you need today.

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What's one thing you really wanted to do this summer (or this season) that didn't happen?
Can you prioritize making it happen?
Or, can you find a compromise on it so that you can do it soon?
Let us know in the comments below 👇
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This graphic was so awesome and really helped me understand how to cultivate real joy.
What's one thing from the list you can focus on today, to experience real joy?
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Paying attention to our body’s signs and signals is a great way to know if we’re approaching our limits. From our energy levels, to where we feel certain sensations or pain, to the types of thoughts we’re having — all are indicators that let us know it’s time to slow down.

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks knows it’s time for her to slow down when she feels overwhelmed, is overly critical of her work, or she’s finding it difficult to get out of bed.

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Just a friendly reminder that Self Love matters ✨🖤
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About 12.2 million adults have thoughts of suicide. This group is for their loved ones. Share your experiences and listen to others who are close to someone with suicidal ideation. This group offers support in a welcoming, non-judgmental environment and is facilitated by family members of people with mental health needs.

💻If you'd like more information or would like to join, you can find the link here. Virtual groups are every 2nd Monday of the month, 12:30-2 PM Eastern Standard Time. Closed captioning is available:
naminycmetro.org/programs/supporting-loved-ones-living-with-...

If you have any questions, feel free to comment below!

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Happy Monday, Mighties!

It’s time for a new self-care challenge! This week’s #52SmallThings theme is prevention.

Let’s start our week off by talking a bit about stress management — what it is and how we can take actionable steps to stop it in its tracks. Although not always preventable, we may find ourselves experiencing some level of stress on a daily or weekly basis (which is totally normal, by the way!). What’s most important is exploring what ways are best in managing that stress, and that may look different for each of us.

What coping strategies do you find most effective in calming yourself during stressful situations?

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My challenge to you this weekend is to pick one thing from the list for each day- today, tomorrow and the next day.

Than share them with us in the comments 👇🙂
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