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What’s a fear you want to overcome?

Fears can develop or resurface for many different reasons and at various points in our lives. Identifying, acknowledging, processing, and eventually overcoming them can take time, patience, self-awareness, and practice. That doesn’t mean the fear won’t come up again—but responding to it with more confidence, care, and compassion when it does is also part of overcoming it.

What’s a fear you want to overcome—or are currently working through? What would overcoming that fear look like for you?

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What boundaries do you practice to stay on top of burnout and stress?

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 that we prioritize self-care way before reaching our limits.

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks says she always has to make sure she rests after a long work day and eats a big breakfast to start off her day. Energy is so important!

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Where do you go when you want to de-stress and relax?

Who has a favorite place they go to in order to relax and feel calm? 🙋

Finding those spaces that help us de-stress and slow down are super important and can help us to prioritize our health and well-being.

Where do you go when you need some time to yourself?

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When panic starts rising, this simple focus trick can calm your mind in seconds.

Racing thoughts and panic often pull the mind into the future or the past, which makes anxiety feel stronger. Grounding techniques work by bringing attention back to the present moment where the body can calm itself naturally. Focusing fully on a physical object engages the senses and interrupts spiraling thoughts without forcing relaxation. Over time, practicing this skill builds emotional regulation and makes stressful situations easier to handle. Have you ever tried grounding your attention like this when anxiety starts rising?

If you want to learn more about this, check out my video by clicking on one of the links below.

www.instagram.com/thomas_of_copenhagen

www.tiktok.com/@thomas_of_copenhagen

~ Thanks to all. Thanks for all. ~

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Beginning-of-the-week check-in!

Happy Monday, Mighties! 🌄

How’s your week starting off? Drop an emoji in the comments that best represents how you’re feeling today—an intention or goal you have, something you’re looking forward to, or something important coming up this week.

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TRUE or FALSE: I know how to effectively manage my stress.

Hi, Mighties!

Let’s get the ball rolling and talk about stress management this week.

Managing and balancing our health needs with other aspects of our lives — like family or work — takes effort, consistency, and motivation, all of which can take a toll sometimes. In those moments when there’s multiple tasks and things to do, it’s completely normal to feel some level of stress… who wouldn’t?

In those moments, do you feel like you can effectively manage your stress levels?

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Rest is a mental skill you can practice.

Many people stay in constant tension without realizing how much it affects their mood, focus, and energy. Short guided pauses like this help calm the nervous system and prevent stress from building up throughout the day. You do not need long meditation sessions to feel relief, even 30 seconds of intentional rest can shift how your body responds to pressure. Practicing this regularly supports mental clarity and emotional balance. Did you feel a difference after trying it just now?

Also, if you're going through a tough time right now, I want you to know that I post daily mental health videos about how to deal with painful thoughts. So if you or anyone you know is struggling and wants help, click on one of the links below or write me if you have any questions you want me to answer

www.instagram.com/thomas_of_copenhagen

www.tiktok.com/@thomas_of_copenhagen

~ Thanks to all. Thanks for all. ~

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