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shake out your wrists and flex your fingers; do what you need to make them feel better

and unclench your jaw

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comfort check

lounging in an ouch position?

haven't taken a deep breath lately?

hungry? thirsty?

need to use the toilet?

too much sensory input?

this is your reminder to get comfortable! go do what you need to do!

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time to fucking relax that neck

start with sitting upright and shoulders pulled back

gently let head fall backwards, holding it there

slowly move your head along your shoulders; hold where you feel a stretch

keep your head as the main weight and drop it over towards the front of your body

slowly move your head along your chest; hold where you feel a stretch

go back and forth a few times all around, perhaps using your hand to gently pull your head further (if you do this, i find it feels best to use the arm in the direction you're going, so head sits in elbow)

gently and slowly return to the upright position

if you're like me, getting excited and whipping your head to point of dizzy, it's alright to not move until you've recovered

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point of view: Spiral Time

adapted from Unmasking Autism by Devon Price

"...time [is] flowing and even folding back on itself, an overlapping series of cycles, periods of dormancy intersecting with growth."

Expand the time frame you use to gauge productivity and success -> don't be afraid to cycle back to old projects or let a passion go when it's not giving you what you want/need

Slow down. Stillness helps neurodivergent minds process the huge quantities of data we take in.

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a bit of a softer direct reminder today 🧊

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One must imagine Sisyphus happy find joy in accomplishing the ever repeating tasks we require to live on well, but screaming brings catharsis so let's do that too.

- Albert Camus or something

(post inspiration) (original image source)

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That Fucking Point Between Your Eyebrows. Your Brows As A Whole. Relax Them.

start in the middle and massage away towards your hairline

follow along the brow and above the forehead

rub your temples and cheekbones while you're at it, any sore points

move your neck and body as needed but fucking relax

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That Fucking Point Between Your Eyebrows. Your Brows As A Whole. Relax Them.

start in the middle and massage away towards your hairline

follow along the brow and above the forehead

rub your temples and cheekbones while you're at it, any sore points

move your neck and body as needed but fucking relax

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take in a deep breath.

now breathe out.

feel the fucking nonsense float away.

take full, deep breaths.

breathe in stength...

breathe out bullshit.

allow your breathing to find its own natural, unhurried pace.

with each breath, feel your body saying:

fuck that

(full Fuck That meditation here)

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be purposeful with your wellbeing

this could include:

let yourself move to music however you wish

doing small stretches during periods of waiting

celebrate when you do a task

reflect on the joyful mundane

ask: what is one thing you can do in this moment to make yourself more comfortable?

set aside time in your schedule to do whatever the fuck

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take in a deep breath.

now breathe out.

feel the fucking nonsense float away.

take full, deep breaths.

breathe in stength...

breathe out bullshit.

allow your breathing to find its own natural, unhurried pace.

with each breath, feel your body saying:

fuck that

(full Fuck That meditation here)

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Reminder: Bask in the Warm Glow of Your Achievements like a lizard on a warm rock

if you forgot to do it in the moment, this is your opportunity to Appreciate That You Did It. telling others about it helps make the basking last properly as well.

you did it!! enjoy 🦎

reminder inspired by @skullchicken (see the post for more detail/suggestion)

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It is fear they want,

so fear you will not give.

It is obedience they want,

so obedience you will not give.

It is your life they want,

so your life you will not give.

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Eye Focus Change

Look Up. Look Far.

...hi :> instructions to relieve eye strain:

set your finger a few inches from your face; focus on it

move your finger forward until your arm is extended, then focus on something beyond it for a few seconds

return focus to finger and bring it back to nose

slowly focus back out into the distance again before returning to starting point and repeating

ache still there or more prominent?

close your eyes (covering them with your hands can help, esp pressing your fingers into your browline, temples, and just below your eyes)

carefully roll your eyes, move them up/down and side/side too

listen to your body and keep resting/stretching as you need

Let's Look Up and Far Again

...hope you saw something neat :>

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3 (+1) Shoulder Moves

shrug your shoulders up towards your ears and slowly lower down. repeat.

tilt your head to the side, bringing your ear towards your shoulder. repeat for the other side.

roll your shoulders up, back, down ↩️ a few times; then roll your shoulders up, forward, down ↪️ a few times.

feeling better? more relaxed? wanna go further? don't stress your body too much trying this but i'm gonna keep at it until it's easier for me:

bring your hands behind your back, fingers pointing down

gently flip your fingers up and turn your hands so palms face each other

press your palms together, draw your elbows slightly back, and open your chest

keep spine straight and hold

relax and pat yourself on the back, fuck yeah!

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