With bipolar, my energy fluctuates, so my habits do too. On bad days, I do the easy version of my care routines. Doing a little is better than doing nothing. 🥄 #SpoonTheory #ChronicIllness #BipolarLife Read more: open.substack.com/pub/speaking...

Missed a day of your routine? It’s not a failure but just part of being human. Don’t quit. Start again. Consistency > Perfection. 🔄 #BipolarLife #KeepGoing #ProgressNotPerfection Read more: open.substack.com/pub/speaking...

Hack your brain with Habit Stacking. It’s been a game changer for me. I link something I need to do with something I already do. Less thinking, more doing. 🔗 #HabitStacking #LifeHack #BipolarLife Read more: open.substack.com/pub/speaking...

You don’t need a complex morning routine. You just need to wake up, hydrate, and breathe. Keeping your mornings simple keeps your mind clear. ☀️ #MorningRoutine #BipolarLife #MentalHealth Read more: open.substack.com/pub/speaking...

My bipolar episodes don’t come out of nowhere. They send invitations first. I’m learning to spot the early warning signs so I can intervene early. Awareness is power. 🐼 #BipolarStrong #EarlyIntervention #SelfAwareness Read More: open.substack.com/pub/speaking...

I’m tracking my mood to find the patterns. I am not a victim of my biology. I am a student of it. Data helps me stay well. 📊 #MoodTracking #BipolarLife #DataDriven Read More: open.substack.com/pub/speaking...

I spotted a #bipolar warning sign today, so I’m hitting the brakes. Canceling plans isn't flaky. It’s taking time for necessary medical maintenance. 🛑 #Boundaries #SelfCare #CrisisPrevention Read More: open.substack.com/pub/speaking...

On the bad days, it’s hard to hear "are you okay?" without getting defensive. But my friends are my mirrors. I’m learning to listen when they spot a bipolar shift I missed. #SupportSystem #Honesty #MentalHealth Read More: open.substack.com/pub/speaking...

My thoughts are racing today. It’s like a browser with 100 tabs open. Time to slow down, unplug, and breathe. #RacingThoughts #BipolarMind #SlowDown Read More: open.substack.com/pub/speaking...

Irritability is my least favorite emotion, but it’s a useful alarm. When everyone annoys me, I know I need to check my mood. It’s often my brain chemistry that’s off. #Irritability #BipolarReality #CheckIn Read More: open.substack.com/pub/speaking...

My body knows I’m shifting before my brain does. Sleep is my number one indicator. If my sleep pattern changes, I know I need to pay attention. #SleepHygiene #BipolarSigns #ListenToYourBody Read More: open.substack.com/pub/speaking...

Standard goal advice doesn't work for my brain. I’m learning to set flexible goals that respect my energy levels. I can change the plan without changing the dream. 🐼 #BipolarGoals #Planning #MentalHealth Read More: open.substack.com/pub/speaking...

The week is over. I’m taking a moment to reflect on what I learned. I’m resetting for next week with new knowledge. #WeeklyReview #Growth #MentalHealthJourney Read More: open.substack.com/pub/speaking...

I am celebrating the small stuff today. I got out of bed. I fed the cat. I published this post. Doing your best is always worth cheering for. 🏆 #SmallWins #SelfCompassion #BipolarSupport Read More: open.substack.com/pub/speaking...

Depression tries to stop my progress, but I won’t let it. Even if all I do is breathe and rest today, that is still a victory. #DepressionHelp #KeepGoing #NonZeroDay Read More: open.substack.com/pub/speaking...

I’m visualizing peace today. My brain believes what I tell it, so I’m telling it that good things are possible. 🎨 #Visualization #PositiveMindset #SpeakingBipolar Read More: open.substack.com/pub/speaking...

Wishing for stability won’t make it happen. Today I’m turning my wishes into plans. Action beats hope every time. #ActionPlan #BipolarLife #MondayMotivation Read More: open.substack.com/pub/speaking...

I’m entering the new year with a focus on progress, not perfection. Recovery is a journey, not a race. We should all be proud of how far we’ve come. 🐼 #SpeakingBipolar #MentalHealthMatters #RealisticRecovery Read More: open.substack.com/pub/speaking...

I am not alone in my mental illness fight. Neither are you. It’s okay to ask for help. Be grateful for the people who support your journey. (And the cats. Always be grateful for the cats.) #SupportSystem #MentalHealthCommunity #YouAreNotAlone Read today's post: open.substack.com/pub/speaking...

Progress isn’t always visible. Even on the hard days, I am learning and growing. Trust the process of your recovery. 🐼 #GrowthMindset #BipolarSupport #TrustTheProcess Read or listen: open.substack.com/pub/speaking...

I’m taking it slow today. Small steps lead to big changes. I’m prioritizing my peace over productivity. It’s okay to pace yourself. #BipolarRecovery #SlowLiving #OneStepAtATime open.substack.com/pub/speaking...

I am leaving my guilt in the past. I forgive myself for being human. I am ready for a fresh start with a lighter heart. What are you changing for this year? #Forgiveness #MentalHealth #FreshStart open.substack.com/pub/speaking...

I am focusing on my own path today. I won’t compare my behind-the-scenes to someone else’s highlight reel. I am enough just as I am. Comparison destroys stability. #SelfLove #BipolarLife #NoComparison open.substack.com/pub/speaking...

Success isn’t a straight line. I’m learning to appreciate the twists and turns of my journey. I am stronger than my struggles. You are, too. #BipolarWarrior #MentalWellness #KeepGoing open.substack.com/pub/speaking...

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Recovery with bipolar disorder is rarely linear. It's okay if things twist and turn or go up and down. As long as you're still going, you're succeeding. No matter what your mind tells you. You got this. 🐼 #BipolarLife #YouGotThis

January can feel dark and lonely, especially with bipolar. You don't have to start the year alone. The Start the New Year Happy and Peaceful Email Course will help you get ready for a great year. speakingbipolar.com/NewYear

Resolutions are overwhelming. Try picking just ONE word and ONE goal for the New Year instead. It’s a game-changer. Learn how to do it with the Start the New Year Happy and Peaceful Email Course. speakingbipolar.com/NewYear #goodmorningworld #goodmorning #bipolarlife #mentalhealth #positivity

Stop planning. Just dream. The new year can be whatever you want to make it. Let your imagination run wild without the pressure of a to-do list. Start your journey to a better year today! speakingbipolar.com/NewYear

I once jumped off a low roof and learned a hard lesson. 2025 taught you things, too. Find resilience in your pain. Week 3 of the Start the New Year Happy and Peaceful Email Course will help you reflect on the year’s life lessons. (Just $9) #bipolarlife #positivity speakingbipolar.com/NewYear

Gratitude won’t cure bipolar disorder, but it helps to find the light. The Week 2 workbook in the Start the New Year Happy and Peaceful Email Course will help you find more reasons to be grateful. #bipolarlife #positivity speakingbipolar.com/NewYear

Stop focusing on what went wrong. Did you take your meds? That’s a win. Let’s celebrate the small victories in my Start the New Year Happy and Peaceful Email Course. speakingbipolar.com/NewYear

Feeling a bit dark? Lonely? Uninspired? The Start the New Year Happy and Peaceful Email Course will help. 5 weeks. 5 workbooks. All designed to lift your spirits for the best year yet. speakingbipolar.com/NewYear

This year, I'm celebrating the feeling—not just the checked boxes. It's okay if things don't look pretty as long as you feel peace or pride. That's the real win. The good feeling is the goal! #Intention #Resolutions Read: bit.ly/3MVinr5

I'm done with New Year's Resolutions. This year, I'm choosing intention. It's about how I want to FEEL, not what I have to fix. #Intention #Growth #Bipolar Read: open.substack.com/pub/speaking...

Resolutions say I'm not good enough. Intentions say I'm growing. I'm choosing growth and self-compassion over the pressure of a 'perfect' January. #Intention #GrowthMindset #BipolarLife Read: open.substack.com/pub/speaking...

I'm done with rigid New Year's Resolutions. This year, I'm choosing a gentle Intention. It's about how I want to feel, not what I have to fix. #Intentions #resolutions From the Club: open.substack.com/pub/speaking...

Stop saying "I'm fine" when you aren't. 🛑 Day 1 of Speak Your Truth Week helps you explain #Bipolar to loved ones without fear. Let's find your "Why" today! ✨ Read More: open.substack.com/pub/speaking...

You have the words. Now use them! Day 7 of telling others about bipolar week is the Bipolar Communication Toolkit: a cheat sheet for every tough talk. Grab it here! 🛠️ #SpeakYourTruth Read More: open.substack.com/pub/speaking...

@speakingbipolar.bsky.social is a great writer and he’s really honed in on establishing communication that helps us navigate the world with bipolar and the uniformed. Definitely worth the read…but I want you to really see the quote I pulled from this article: bsky.app/profile/love...

You can explain #Bipolar perfectly, and they still might not get it. 🤷 Day 6 of telling others about bipolar week is about “dropping the tug-of-war rope" with toxic people to protect your peace. #SpeakYourTruth Read More: open.substack.com/pub/speaking...

Canceling plans is self-preservation, not flaking. 🔋 Day 5 of telling others about bipolar week explains the Social Battery and how to say no without the guilt. 📵 #SpeakYourTruth Read More: open.substack.com/pub/speaking...

Start the year happy and peaceful. - 5 weekly lessons - Look at the what you learned - Be more grateful - Celebrate your wins - Plan for the year ahead Includes: * 5 PDF Workbooks * 5 video lessons * Scripts for each video Ready? 👍 😁 Link: speakingbipolar.gumroad.com/l/ReviewCourse

It’s not drama, it’s biology. Day 4 of telling others about bipolar week compares #bipolar to diabetes to help family understand it’s a medical condition, not a choice. #SpeakYourTruth Read More: open.substack.com/pub/speaking...

You are the sky, not the storm. ⛈️ Day 3 of telling others about bipolar week teaches the Weather Metaphor to help your spouse understand #Bipolar without the fight. Let’s stop the Fix-It trap! ☂️ Read More: open.substack.com/pub/speaking...

Don't build a bridge while the ground is shaking. 🛑 Day 2 of telling others about bipolar week covers the Traffic Light System to help you time the #Bipolar conversation perfectly. 🚦 #SpeakYourTruth Read More: open.substack.com/pub/speaking...

Hard times hit, but gratitude hits back. Last week was Gratitude Week in the Positivity Club. We covered 14 unique and fun ways to add more gratitude to your life. You won’t believe how much it helps. #Gratitude #Positivity Read more: speakingbipolar.substack.com/p/finding-li...

Painted rocks and donated skills! 🎨 It’s the finale of Gratitude Week. You don't need money to give back. How will you share your gratitude today? #Gratitude #PositivityClub Read more: open.substack.com/pub/speaking...