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It’s Monday, Mighties… and you know what that means! A brand-new self-care challenge.

This week’s theme is hygiene — which is actually one of our most popular topics in the community.

For a lot of us who live with mental health conditions and/or chronic illnesses, keeping up with daily tasks can cost us "spoons" or energy. And hygiene is definitely one of those daily responsibilities that can be draining or taxing to stay on top of. No judgment at all if you can relate, we all have different limits and needs.

Do you find it easy to keep up with your hygiene or are some days harder than others?

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It’s Fun Fact Friday, Mighty fam!

Let’s cap this week off by getting to know one another a bit better. 😁⭐

Feel free to share any past achievements, talents, skills, significant life events, favorite books/TV shows or other things you enjoy, or even something that’s important to you.

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks has recently been exploring and developing a passion for herbalism, learning how to care for herself and her family with plants. 🌿

What’s yours?!

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Whether it’s from health symptoms, daily responsibilities, work/school, stress, overall adulting (or all of the above!), sometimes a distraction is necessary in order to collect and recenter ourselves.

What have you been distracting yourself from lately?

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There is no doubt that distractions can be beneficial sometimes, especially when we need a moment or two to steer our attention away from something that’s uncomfortable, stressful, or unexpected in our lives. But, depending on the distraction can teeter into the realm of unhelpful or "unhealthy" if relied on too heavily or too frequently.

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks unhelpful distraction is being on social media for too long during the day. She hopes to balance out her time a bit better and make room for other hobbies.

What’s an unhelpful or "unhealthy" distraction you want to stop relying on?

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Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks regularly revisits her health goals and reflects on the ones she finds most difficult. During therapy or self-care time, she brainstorms shifts, changes, and entirely new approaches to make caring for herself feel more accessible and less like a chore. (Which can be easier said than done when she has a million things to do and just wants to sleep during her spare time.)

One goal she’s finding especially challenging right now is prioritizing time for activities she enjoys that aren’t connected to work or family responsibilities.

What about you?

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We’re breezing through these self-care challenges, Mighties! Everyone is doing a spectacular job and we’re so proud of you. ❤️ 🏆

This week’s challenge is all about distractions.

As most of us know, managing a health condition is a complex way of life that takes time and intentional effort. High-symptom days in particular can be especially challenging to navigate and cope with when life is swirling all around you.

On rough health days like these, do you find distractions helpful? Or are they just a band-aid or fuel for a bad habit?

Drop your "true" or "false" below ⤵️

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

It’s already Friday, Mighties! This week has for sure flew by. To close out the week’s reflections on helping others, let’s think about the different ways we can help someone else out this weekend.

Complete today’s prompt in the comments below! 🌟

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Whether it’s for a holiday, birthday, special occasion, or just because, a thoughtful gift can go a long way in lifting your mood—especially when health conditions keep you home or in bed. Sometimes, loved ones want to show they care but aren’t sure what would be most helpful or meaningful, and may need a little guidance or inspiration.

What’s a gift you’d truly appreciate?

⭐ Your answer may be used to update a Mighty article! ⭐

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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