Self-care

The weekend is approaching yet again. We made it through the week (round of applause to us 👏).

For today’s self-care challenge, let’s brainstorm some ways we can foster our own creativity this weekend. Some ideas: writing, taking a walk, or cleaning up some clutter so you have a more comfortable workspace to be in!

Wishing you all so many creative vibes in the coming couple of days.

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We often talk about this on The Mighty: self-care with a health condition goes far beyond the cliché of bubble baths and spa dates. For us, self-care means challenging our inner critic, holding ourselves accountable, prioritizing our own needs, trying new ways to ease symptoms, advocating for better care, and gently nudging ourselves toward help when we need it.

What does self-care look like for you right now?

For me, it’s making time for therapy homework and practices that help me feel grounded in my body.

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Here are some practical tips to help you develop a gratitude practice. Gratitude is such an underrated mental health hack- it really does work! #Addiction #AnorexiaNervosa #Agoraphobia #Anxiety #AutismSpectrumDisorder #ADHD #BingeEatingDisorder #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #CeliacDisease #Depression #Epilepsy #KidneyDisease #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #Cancers #Grief #Lupus #Migraine #SensoryProcessingDisorder #SocialAnxiety #SleepApnea #Schizophrenia #ChildLoss #AutonomicDysfunction #POTS #PTSD #Trauma #Suicide #Selfharm #Selfcare #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #JointHypermobilitySyndrome #IrritableBowelSyndromeIBS #SensoryProcessingDisorder #InterstitialCystitis #Endometriosis #RestlessLegsSyndrome #BackPain

This one is so good, I re share it every few months. This is, hands down, the best tip I have ever heard to get through a season of grieving.

What small joys can you find today?
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The beauty of creativity is its versatility in how it can be expressed and shared. Creativity can be seen everywhere (even in nature), leaving so many avenues of inspiration to be found — you just have to know where to look. ✨

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks finds inspirations in the music she listens to and while scrolling on social media. She loves to see artists and online content creators sharing their art!

What inspires you?

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Some mental health tips for your Tuesday!
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Let’s let our creativity shine!

Whether it’s through our personal style, how we speak or sing, how we move our bodies, or what we write about or creative art around — there are so many different ways we can express ourselves.

What is your favorite form of self-expression?

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This has been a very helpful tip for me to recover from mental health struggles and I hope it helps you today.
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Happy Monday, Mighties! 😇

Let’s dive into this week’s theme of creativity! (This is Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks favorite thing in the world BTW. 😁)

Creativity can encompass an endless amount of interests, skills, practices, talents, and habits. Creativity for one person can look quite different from another person and that’s the beauty of it all!

While some might bask in their creative energy, others might not consider it a strength… and that’s OK! There’s no right way when it comes to self-expression.

Would you consider yourself a creative person? Answer "true" or "false" in the comments below.

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💻 If you'd like more information or would like to join, you can find the link here. Virtual groups are every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, 6:30-8 PM Eastern Standard Time. Closed captioning is available: naminycmetro.org/programs/black-minds-matter-family-friends

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