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✨Sunday Intention Setting✨

AuntGlowModerator

✨Sunday Intention Setting✨

Hello lovely people,

I have been reflecting on some ways we can support you all through our recovery-oriented way of connecting on the forums, and thought that creating a weekly intention setting/reflection conversation could be really helpful. 🥰

Intention-setting can allow us to more mindfully focus our attention onto the things we would like to explore more of (without too much pressure!). And when we do so within community, it can help us to feel more supported as we go about exploring new habits and ideas.

Now, this isn't about showing up perfectly or reaching all of our 'goals' overnight, but rather, exploring what is possible, what we enjoy, and how we can feel more safely connected to ourselves.

So, what will this look like exactly?

1. Set your intention for the week. For example, I am going to practice allowing myself 5 minutes a day to slow down.

2. Reflect. You can do this throughout the week via your notes app, a journal, or here on the forums. *Notice what feels good, what doesn't, and why.

3. Share the following Sunday. Let us know what you were able to explore and what came up for you/if you have any questions or need some support.

Remember - there is no right or wrong! It's so fine if all you did was hold the intention in the back of your mind - change takes time. I would love you all to have fun with this and to explore things from a place of curiosity and compassion. 💛

And... go! @MissGremlin @NightFury @Bow @Shaz51 @Captain24 @creative_writer @avant-garde @Oaktree @ENKELI @Dimity @Semly @Appleblossom @MJG017 @Sunnyside226 @Blackcloud @PeppyPatti @Till23

@Jynx @tyme @Ru-bee @rav3n @RiverSeal

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AuntGlowModerator

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@PeppyPatti That's okay, it's not a word we use every day. I think ChatGPT explained it well - that was very resourceful of you. 🤩

How did cleaning and quilting go? And most importantly, how did you feel doing these tasks?

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

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@AuntGlow

For my week

No decluttering

but have done some gardening ( weeding mostly )

Like to do something with all my mum's ornaments as it has been a year since she has passed away and not sure what to do with them @Oaktree , @Dimity , @Appleblossom , @Jynx , @tyme

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Captain24Senior Contributor

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Hey @AuntGlow

I managed to go to work even though it was so so hard. Getting up at 4:30am and fighting my way through the extreme cold. I have to work tomorrow night but I’m calling in sick on the last night so I guess that’s a fail. I also failed with the showering. I missed two days. My depression hasn’t lifted at all.

Yes.. some brain storming would be appreciated.

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PeppyPattiSenior Contributor

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You are a representative of being a survivor @Oaktree

I didn't really understand what that means in mh.

But I'm reading this -

  • "(Mis)understanding trauma-informed approaches in mental health,"
Pages 383-387 | Received 13 Aug 2018, Accepted 16 Aug 2018, Published online: 22 Oct 2018

And I think it writes this -

That being a survivor means that after the Doctors and Psychiatrists who didn't treat you as you and all that past treatment you have shown that you survived by showing resilience resilience means that you got through it and gotten emotionally stronger.

Its about empowerment. J

Please tell me if I'm wrong ..

@AuntGlow @Captain24 @Shaz51 @Dimity @TAB @Glisten @ENKELI

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AuntGlowModerator

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I am just sitting with how hard this would be for you @Jacques. Health concerns can be really overwhelming, and I imagine you would be needing lots of TLC in your life right now as you manage your health. What has been helping you to feel well this week? And is there anything you need from us? 💛

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

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Hugs my forum brother ❤️ @Jacques

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tymeModerator

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Thanks for sharing @Shaz51 @PeppyPatti @Captain24 @Oaktree

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AuntGlowModerator

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I think it's more than okay to need time for yourself and acknowledge that looking after a tiny human is really hard, especially if you're exhausted or dysregulated. @NightFury

I think learning to be kinder towards yourself in these moments is so worthwhile - how is this intention going? 💛

Your intentions can change absolutely whenever you want them to!! What is your gut saying needs to be your focus right now?

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AuntGlowModerator

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Any time @lonemushroom!

How did journaling go? 🤩

I can really understand this. It's hard when you want to do everything, but your body is asking you to slow down. I think listening to where you're at and incrementally increasing your window of tolerance will help so much here. Like you said, your body has been through a lot.

You deserve lots of compassion throughout this process. ❤️

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OaktreeSenior Contributor

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@AuntGlow

From what I learnt at Tafe a trauma informed approach means creating a safe environment, creating trust, giving choice, working in collaboration and empowering your consumers/clients

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