selfcare

They’re like a party in your mouth! Not!

Did you know that some toothpaste and mouth rinses containing sodium lauryl sulfate, stress, and certain food sensitivities can lead you to be more susceptible to canker sores? Talk with your doctor if you experience recurring sores or have a sore lasting longer than two weeks.

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Time for rest and relaxation is important! Let’s prepare to take it easy (if possible, even for a moment) for the weekend by getting some tasks, responsibilities, or chores out of the way.

Mighty staffer @xokat is going to try to catch up on a few loads of laundry, drop off her library books, pick up her prescriptions from the pharmacy, and restock on a few groceries.

What about you?

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A weekly master list can help you keep track of chores you might otherwise forget without placing the focus solely on what’s still pending.

Whatever you complete is worth celebrating, because YOU are worth celebrating. We’re so proud of you!

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Whether it’s a high pain day, a low mental health day, or a just-released-from-the-hospital day, having “plan B meals” can help take one thing off your plate… er, put something on your plate? 

🍳 Find more chronic pain cooking hacks in the story: 21 Hacks That Can Make Cooking With Chronic Pain Easier

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There is no one-size-fits-all approach to meal planning. The “right” way is… whatever works best for you!

So, spill the beans:

Do you plan your meals for the week in advance, or do you prefer to go with the flow? Are there any tips or tricks you swear by when it comes to meal planning? And how do you stay inspired to try new recipes while sticking to your plan?

Share your meal-planning wisdom with us! I’m sure we could all learn a thing or two from each other. Let’s get the conversation cooking! 🍳✨

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A new week, a new theme, Mighties! 💪

This week we’ll be focusing on joy ☺️. To get us started, let’s think of three words or phrases that come to mind when we hear the word joy.

Mighty staffer @xokat says the three words and phrases that come up for her are “brightness,” “free of pain,” and “we don’t deserve dogs.”

What are yours?

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Support can be a game-changer in times of stress — what we sometimes feel is too much to handle alone can be a totally different experience when someone else is helping out.

If you were in a tough situation and felt stressed, what are some things others can do to support you?

✏️ Friendly reminder: It’s OK to ask for help, especially when you feel overwhelmed and burned out.

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One thing about burnout is that it can feel like a tornado or fast-moving spiral once it has settled in. One way we can prevent that spiral from taking its course is by setting up boundaries so we prioritize self-care way before reaching our limits.

Mighty staffer @xokat minimizes the amount of time she spends on her laptop over the weekend (even for fun things) so that she more easily separate rest and work. She also prioritizes moving her body, even if it it’s just for five minutes, before particularly stressful social events.

What boundaries do you have in place?

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