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Improving Health: What Are You Taking Up This Year?

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What is something you're taking up this year to help improve your health?

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    • TheLionOfJudahDIDSys

      222d

      Drink more water Get outside Spending time with my pets

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    • TheLionOfJudahDIDSys

      222d

      Drink more water Get outside Spending time with my pets

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    • Overcomer

      222d

      Drinking more water and resting

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    • siphyr

      256d

      Just activities in general, trying new things. So far I've tried ice skating, taekwondo, escape rooms, arcades and making candles.

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    • Moon_Fawn

      264d

      Horseback riding! Maybe more ketamine treatments ๐Ÿฅณ

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    • Jellibean_Lover

      264d

      Therapy!!!

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    • jellypeanut

      265d

      More water, less stress, more exercise!

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    • Irelan

      268d

      Minimizing.

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    • Mr_Raz_8159

      268d

      I've started to go to the gym?

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      • Bre19

        264d

        @Mr_Raz_8159 amazing!

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    • Lizzy1989

      268d

      Yoga

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    • Knees

      308d

      Eating home made meals instead of going out all the time to try and force myself out of my bed and off of the couch. I donโ€™t want to feel depressed anymore and I wanted to start with how I eat.

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    • Kittypop

      308d

      Adding more healthy habits to my morning & evening routines & sticking to them. Making a consistent effort with self-care, resting, and boundaries. It's all important for mental health & that impacts our physical health ๐Ÿซถ

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    • Lizzy1989

      311d

      Yoga.

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    • qveenofthecastles

      311d

      Low tox living!!!

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    • emokitty

      312d

      I'm taking up the gym. ๐Ÿค— To lose the extra pounds I didn't want to add on from my meds.

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      • Bre19

        265d

        @emokitty that's good

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    • jamwje

      313d

      Journaling and coloring. Been pretty good at working out.

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    • Drake_Cake

      336d

      I've started taking a very small dose of edibles at night to lessen my pain. I'm able to go on a walk up and down my street with my crutches every day and have the pain at a manageable level. It's great exercise for me which stabilizes my joints and keeps them from getting stiff.

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    • spiider

      339d

      Journaling more, smoking less weed

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      • meowgrave

        336d

        @spiider can i ask if youโ€™re anxious how weed has negatively affected u? i smoke but have found that it helps but iโ€™m trying not to become dependent on it

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    • SecondChance

      341d

      Being honest with myself

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      • Bre19

        265d

        @SecondChance yesss

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    • Kmlb5464

      350d

      I have started putting me first

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    • Seae

      422d

      Finally relearning math fundamentals so I can move forward at uni. Math Academy (online), is exceptional. Continuing to learn how to dye yarn. I knit my niece and nephew each a blanket, first with MadTosh yarn, then they discontinued the weight of yarn I was using, which is really hard one to find, so I decided to learn to dye my own. Comparative price? ~$210 to ~$65 If I didnโ€™t brag about dyeing the yarn for the second I donโ€™t think anyone would have noticedโ€ฆ

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    • Waterlemon

      423d

      starting to be more of an active dog owner (going to the dog park, etc) and using my energy in a positive way by buying my dog new things and trying new things with her

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    • kingseijuro

      424d

      getting a service dog (after 2 years of waiting!) & using a bookbag on wheels. as a student with RA, a huge thing that has help me this past month is my new bookbag. it was getting soooo painful to use my regular one!

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    • BbyBunnny

      425d

      I'm trying to get diagnoses and treatments for said diagnoses

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      • Bre19

        265d

        @BbyBunnny that's good

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    • ChoicelessHope

      425d

      Volunteer work, setting and keeping boundaries, fighting for my rights

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      • Bre19

        267d

        @ChoicelessHope yessss

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    • TattsCatsNaps

      425d

      Practicing pacing as a form of therapy, doing daily hula hoop for 30 minuets

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      • Bre19

        265d

        @TattsCatsNaps yessss

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    • _kindly.ci_

      425d

      FINCH ๐Ÿค—

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      • Bre19

        267d

        @_kindly.ci_ yess I love that app

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    • anotherlostsoul

      425d

      Working out

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      • Bre19

        267d

        @anotherlostsoul yesss

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    • SecondChance

      425d

      Less bullshit

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    • Pebbles

      425d

      Iโ€™m going to get back to taking care of my health! Iโ€™ll go to all the essential appointments, do exercises I liked doing, eat the healthy things that I like, and meditate.

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    • JumpingMouse

      430d

      Therapy!

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      • Bre19

        267d

        @JumpingMouse yesss

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    • Bakon

      431d

      Exercising.

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    • Katharina

      431d

      Ukelele

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    • WitchyWoman89

      434d

      I started a job with a very healthy and friendly atmosphere where I have to be on my feet and active. I actually enjoy going to work every day instead of dreading it and that makes a huge difference for me.

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    • Pinkangel3

      434d

      Eating healthy, walking more, take more care of myself, try and save my marriage as I feel the spark has gone (my fault depression health issues etc)

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    • Laura1999

      435d

      Weighted hula hoop and short walks also reducing meal sizes and calories defict

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    • Len

      435d

      Working out again

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    • Meeeeeeeeeeeeeee

      435d

      Eating better

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    • deardiary

      435d

      experimenting with holistic medicine ๐ŸŒฑ

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    • FatHammie

      435d

      Spending more time walking along the water ways by us. Feeding the ducks, swans, geese etc... Take a picnic. Can't wait for the weather to warm up, so we can paddle too.

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    • Regomyeggo

      435d

      Actually reaching out for help for the first time in my life. I let my mom come to my apartment to help me clean/organize. Up until this year I had said I would rather die than let her see my home in such disarray. Itโ€™s still uncomfortable for me but Iโ€™m learning to accept that I deserve help like anyone else.

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    • littleone0503

      436d

      My fiance and I have started taking our dog to the park, taking longer walks with her, and have even started skating ๐Ÿ’•

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    • diabolicalbetic

      436d

      Being in the world without doing anything....just standing still and looking, listening and breathing. What's not to like it's free and easy and makes me feel peaceful. I spend so much time rushing to do things that just being is a great way to feel calm and grounded

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    • hydroepilepic21

      436d

      Journaling and listening to Christian music for my mental health

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    • PixieDust1204

      440d

      Taking better care of myself

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    • amwee

      440d

      I've started a holistic wellbeing class once a week on the third week now and really enjoying it and using the meditation ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ techniques are working

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    • Tinkerbell1988

      440d

      I'm going to start drinking more water and less sugary drinks and I'm hoping to start a workout regime!

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    • bonjovirock70

      441d

      I'm hopefully having bariatric this year, it'll change so many health issues

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    • QueenBee90

      446d

      Not suffer in silence, speakinre, recovery & restoration g up for myself more, saying no mo

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    • Rueuwu

      447d

      I have mental health self help apps and I started going to the gym since the beginning of the year and it definitely is helping me.

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    • EliteLexy

      448d

      Reconnecting with a yoga routine. Getting set up for ketamine treatments.

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    • faustmare

      448d

      I'm improving my mental health by practicing Duolingo and keeping up a streak- it helps create a routine, stimulate my brain, and maintains my Spanish speaking skill! I'm also planning to learn to do yoga, and I'm preparing for that by stretching every morning, as well as before every workout to ensure I do not injure myself.

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      • Bre19

        312d

        @faustmare yesss!!!!

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    • 1ofmany

      456d

      Hopefully securing my electric wheelchair to improve my mobility and to try to see as many smiles in a day as possible๐Ÿค—

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    • Zebragirl

      456d

      Standing up for myself when it comes to myself

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      • Bre19

        312d

        @Zebragirl yesss

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      • meowgrave

        336d

        @Zebragirl yasss little goals to step away from ppl pleasing are so important ๐Ÿคž๐Ÿคž happy for u

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    • kateafranklin

      456d

      Itโ€™s taboo in the chronic illness community but yoga. It helps my fibromyalgia pain, particularly in my back. Not so much my severe neuropathy. It also helps my mental health to keep me up and moving 2x a week, as I feel accomplished!

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    • jacque87

      458d

      Well trying to get fit . But low immune system I keep picking up every bug going ughh

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    • AlwaysTiredPerson

      459d

      Being more adamant about being mindful of stimulation and what I need (less or more)

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    • EliteLexy

      459d

      Therapy. Hopefully more and more exercise and cleaner eating as well.

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      • Bre19

        312d

        @EliteLexy wishing you the best

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    • bellacourse

      459d

      Therapy, making new friends, and delving into my new major :)

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    • K0da

      459d

      Therapy and Chakra healing

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    • Calethea

      459d

      More AA meetings.

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    • Calethea

      459d

      Joined the library.

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    • SecondChance

      460d

      Grow some stuff

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      • Bre19

        308d

        @SecondChance yesss

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    • PancakePenelope

      460d

      Gardening. I plan to make a tea garden, herb garden, and a pollinator garden ๐ŸŒฟ

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      • Bre19

        312d

        @PancakePenelope yesss

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    • LilyUnicorn

      460d

      Prayer is always good it centers me.

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    • MichealB

      460d

      Starting my gym membership again

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      • Bre19

        308d

        @MichealB that's amazing

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    • depressedunicorn

      461d

      Noom!!

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    • MidlightTheNightFury

      461d

      Music xylophone

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      • Bre19

        308d

        @MidlightTheNightFury yess

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    • SapleMyrup

      461d

      Muay thai!! So far itโ€™s great!

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    • Ashtonn

      463d

      Trying out yoga for the first time

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    • Something_Strange

      463d

      Hopefully anything...

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    • Picklelover21

      467d

      Wellness journaling!

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      • Bre19

        312d

        @Picklelover21 yesss

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    • Coraciidae

      467d

      As soon as my asthma is under control I'm going to aim to workout 30 minutes a day.

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    • SalineTurnip

      468d

      There are a few things. Exercise for sure. I plan on joining a gym next month. I miss running so I want to get back into it and also strength training. I also want to shed 30 lbs while I'm at it. I plan on paying off my credit cards. That'll free up some of my money so I can save more or spend it on hobbies etc. I plan on getting at least one house plant. And fixing up the place I'm staying in. But most importantly, I plan on forcing my abusive roommate to leave.

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    • Luluby

      468d

      Sprouting

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      • GothHippie

        468d

        @Luluby what is this?

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    • CharlieAlien

      468d

      Keto, exercise, and a bunch of self care apps like this.

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    • KhronicKoder

      468d

      Prioritising self care

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      • Bre19

        312d

        @KhronicKoder yessss

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    • Red914

      468d

      Yoga

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    • Pinkdreamer

      469d

      Routine exercise

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      • Quillathe

        426d

        @Pinkdreamer same

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    • ItsErin

      470d

      Listening to my body and knowing my limits

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      • TattsCatsNaps

        425d

        @ItsErin this x10,000

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    • WitchyWoman89

      470d

      Getting serious about eating healthy and exercising. My current goal is gym 3 days a week, I've been doing 2 days a week for a couple months.

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    • Bre19

      470d

      I have a break bag made so that I remember to take breaks. It's filled with little activities

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      • TattsCatsNaps

        425d

        @Bre19 this is such a cool idea! Reminds me of a self sooth box!

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      • Quillathe

        426d

        @Bre19 that's such a cool idea

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    • YM

      470d

      make music

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    • bridgiebee

      470d

      My 2023 goal: be happier and healthier. How: break my sugar addiction, move, set a wake up and bedtime, brush my teeth everyday, eat healthy food, drink more water, set regular mealtimes, shower more often, and have a 'treat yourself days' once a week.

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    • JuniperJayde

      470d

      Yogaa!

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      • Bre19

        352d

        @JuniperJayde yessss

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    • kateafranklin

      471d

      Yoga. Itโ€™s often taboo here in the chronic illness community but I really enjoy it and it helps my back pain!

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      • Bre19

        341d

        @kateafranklin it's the best though

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    • teiovex

      471d

      be more social, reconnect with old friends. but most importantly, donโ€™t force anything. just go with the flow.

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    • Scarletteve

      472d

      I really want to start hydrotherapy to help me get some exercise in and manage my pain

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      • Bre19

        341d

        @Scarletteve interesting

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    • iheartcougars

      472d

      Doing what i want when i want.

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    • Lavinia

      472d

      Iโ€™ve started journaling to help keep track of my thoughts and aspects about my life! Itโ€™s definitely helped me with self reflection a lot ^-^

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      • nicnak

        265d

        @Lavinia it really does help! I used to journal for years and it honestly does help you look at yourself, if you get me.

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      • Bre19

        341d

        @Lavinia awesome

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    • CharlieAlien

      472d

      Keto, exercise, and therapy! And moving away from a toxic environment.

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    • poodlelover28

      472d

      Trying to stay on top of taking my meds and stay alive

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      • Bre19

        352d

        @poodlelover28 same

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    • SlothMomma94

      477d

      Better eating and Hopefully physical threapy for pain management

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    • hydroepilepic21

      477d

      Trying to take on a positive mindset

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      • Bre19

        352d

        @hydroepilepic21 same

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    • BraeburnGirl

      477d

      I am journaling to help me see my progress each day. I sometimes feel like I never get anything done so this helps me see that I am accomplishing something. Iโ€™m using an app called Zinnia on my iPad because itโ€™s easy to use and lets me add photos and use my Apple Pencil.

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      • nicnak

        265d

        @BraeburnGirl journaling is a great idea! I'm do glad it's working for you. It's really difficult to see progress when looking at yourself so journaling is a wonderful way to capture every milestone!

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    • asc

      477d

      A gym.memberahip

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    • crazykitty

      477d

      Different apps and mental exercises to learn to deal with things better. Also to learn to not care when people disagree with me and stand up for myself.

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      • Amimae

        468d

        @crazykitty Sounds great! Best of luck to you.

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    • Denotchka

      477d

      1. Stem cell treatment. 2. Going back to Tae Kwon Do. 3. Getting ready to start an aquaponics or hydroponics growing system for growing my own fruit and veggies.

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      • Librarianish

        473d

        @Denotchka I canโ€™t wait to get back into my garden. Itโ€™s been in such disarray since the pandemic and due to my depression

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        • Denotchka

          470d

          @Librarianish ๐—œ'๐—น๐—น ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜†๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜.

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    • GunpowderMilkshake

      477d

      Roller skating ๐Ÿ›ผ ๐Ÿ›ผ

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      • Bre19

        352d

        @GunpowderMilkshake thats cool

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      • CSweet94

        456d

        @GunpowderMilkshake I roller skate too! Keep low, bail to your knees not your booty, and have wear pads they help a lot!!!๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿปโ˜บ๏ธ

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