Self-care

It’s the end of the week, Mighties, so let’s reflect on nurturing ourselves over the coming weekend! This can look like self-care, nurturing a hobby or passion project, spending time with people you care about, organizing/decluttering your work or living space, or doing something relaxing and fun.

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks plans to nurture herself this weekend by sleeping in and spending time with her family.

How can you nurture yourself in the next few days?

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Our living spaces are an important part of our daily lives and comfort levels (yes, even if you don’t spend a bunch of time in yours). It is in these spaces where we largely rest and take care of our basic human needs — from hygiene to preparing our meals to paying bills. Creating a safe space where we stay can have a significant impact on our health as well, since a good environment can help us manage and navigate stress better. And a bad environment can, well, add a lot of stress too.

What are some ways you can make your living space more nurturing for you?

Something that would make Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks living space more nurturing is adding more plants and colorful art.

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This is a fantastic reminder for dark seasons.
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This reframe is so cool. What would change if you could think of yourself this way? You have everything you need, inside you. 🤗
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Here’s the truth: The relationships we have with others help us build community and connection with the world around us.

This is also the truth: Some relationships in our lives will naturally be closer than others and have different standards, but overall they each have their own level of significance to us and our needs. Those relationships can be with family and friends, coworkers, neighbors, teachers and classmates, or even our health care teams.

Out of the relationships in your life, which ones do you nurture the most? What does that nurturing look like?

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks says she nurtures the relationships she has with her mother and sister the most.

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This quote hit me hard! Sometimes we expect every day to be good, but in reality, some days are boring, hard or just frustrating. And that's totally normal!
Our days would be better if we realized the power of the simple things.
Don't over complicate it ...find one simple pleasure today, and that's enough.
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The Power of the Reset! One of my favorite (and most powerful) coping skills is this one. I hope it's helpful for you today.
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Monday means a fresh new topic to explore, and this week’s self-care theme is nurture.🌷

How are we thinking about it exactly? At its most base form, to nurture means to care for or encourage the development of someone or something. This can be in regards to your relationships with family or friends, at work or school, while practicing hobbies, how you engage with strangers, or even how you treat and interact with yourself.

Do you consider yourself a nurturing person? Answer "true" or "false" below! ⬇️

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Spouses and Partners is a NAMI Family Support Group for spouses and other romantic partners of people living with a mental health condition. This peer-run group offers support in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Share your experiences, build community and learn from others with similar challenges.

💻 If you'd like more information or would like to join, you can find the link here. Virtual groups are every 4th Tuesday, 5:30 to 7pm Eastern Standard Time. Closed captioning is available: naminycmetro.org/programs/spouses-and-partners

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

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