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Nita Sweeney, Author (she/her)
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Bestselling #author of #memoir thinly veiled as wellness or self-help. Success coach. Ultrarunner. #MentalIllness #MentalHealth #Bipolar warrior. #Dogs mom. Wife. #angret #alttext #sober #Buckeyes #booksky #writingcommunity

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The mind is a muscle. Meditation strengthens it. #meditation #sitsky #mindfulness
A photo of tall pines in front of snow-covered mountains. Type in black above reads, "Increasing the strength of our minds is the only way to reduce the difficulty of life." —Mokokoma Mokhonoana
December 1, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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But does the dog have Buddha nature? #meditation #dogsky #Zen #koans #oneness #enlightenment #wisdom #buddhism
Black and white comic by Vaughan showing a dog having ascended the mountain. The wise dog at the top sitting under blanket says to him, "Do not chase the tail, for the tail is already yours."
November 30, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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Ah. They have created a comic about the pupperina! #ninetyninepercentgooddog #strangeplanet #dogsky #labradorretriever
Strange Planet comic of the alien being patting the three-eyed "dog" creature and saying, "Please cease ingesting all objects."
November 29, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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It's November. Got gratitude ? #dogsky #meditation #grateful #thanksgiving #
Photoshopped image of a dog sitting in the lotus position with candles in the background. In white type it reads, "Inhale love. Exhale gratitude."
November 28, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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In honor of #gratitude season, here's a page from A Daily Dose of Now. #happythanksgiving nitasweeney.com/a-daily-dose...
The November 21st page from Nita Sweeney's book, A Daily Dose of Now. It reads "November 21 - 'The longer I live, the more I read, the more patiently I think, and the more anxiously I inquire, the less I seem to know…Do justly. Love mercy. Walk humbly. This is enough.'—John Adams When I get busy, I lose perspective. I forget family and friends. I forget to be humble. I forget to be grateful. And when November rolls around with its gratitude reminders, I might even grumble. But my glass is rarely empty. Plus, it’s refillable— by me! Gratitude can be as simple as toilet paper and soap. Other days it’s a child’s smile or the sun shining through a window. When it’s present, I practice noticing. Awareness builds my gratitude muscle every day. Today’s Practice: Make a gratitude list. Yes, it’s corny. But do it anyway. Write down five things for which you are grateful. Start with the fact that you are breathing. Count toothpaste and deodorant. Do you start begrudgingly? As you write, scan your body. Feel resistance? Notice if this changes as you work your way down the list. What do you feel when you are finished?"
November 27, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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OH NOOOOOOOOOOOOO! #theoatmeal #runchat #portopotty #racenightmares #sloths
A black and white line-drawn cartoon by The Oatmeal of a group of people in a port-o-potty line as a sloth closes the cubicle door.
November 27, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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Prepare yourselves. This is the way. #pumpkinpie #Thanksgiving
Two images. One appears to be a mound of whipped cream on a clear glass plate. The second photo reveals a tiny sliver of pumpkin pie beneath the mound of whopped cream. This photo series demonstrate the proper way to eat pumpkin pie. Fight me!
November 27, 2025 at 2:32 AM
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*Watches trail running podcast once.* "I discovered the ultimate ultramarathon fuel!" #runchat #trailrunner #ultramarathoner #peanutbutterandjelly #foodnetwork
Photo of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich on white bread a white background. Above it in black type it reads, *Watches the food network once* "I made a pureed nut spread w/ a grape relish reduction paired with a brioche bun."
November 26, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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That's how it starts. #leftfootrightfootrepeat #roadtherapy #runchat #theleftfoot #snoopy #charlesschultz
Snoopy cartoon of the comic beagle typing. "Jogging for Everyone" "A Detailed guide to running" "Chapter One" "the left foot."
November 25, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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Same. #runchat #runsky #runningsky #treadmill #fitness
Cartoon by CR. Anta (sp?) of a mouse sitting in a chair next to a wheel covered with clothes. Outside, the observer says to another observer, "Fascinating. He ran on it the first few days, but now he's just using it to hang his clothes."
November 24, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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In case you wondered and also to remind myself because I met a deadline Monday and now I don't know who I am. #booksky #writingcommunity #memorialmemoir
Meme by bestselling author Nita Sweeney with a blue to light green gradient background that reads: What do you write? MEMOIR (sometimes disguised as how-to/self-help) ABOUT (how I navigate life in spite of) MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES.
November 20, 2025 at 2:25 AM
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What runner doesn't? #runchat #depressionhatesamovingtarget #sorrynotsorry #kiddingnotkidding
Meme in black type (Courier) on white background that reads: "THEM: How do you run in this weather? ME: I have emotional problems and good shoes."
November 19, 2025 at 2:23 AM
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A6: I'm the one in the skirt. #runchat #sparkleskirts #bolderathletic #runningskirts
Bestselling author Nita Sweeney in a running skirt, tights, and a running jacket, all turquoise blue.
November 18, 2025 at 1:14 AM
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Let's go #Buckeyes! Beat #UCLA! #collegefootball
Woman in a gray shirt wearing an Ohio State Burger King crown.
November 15, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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In the #giftideas and #shamelesselfpromotion vein, My Four and More recommended my adorable little daily reader, A Daily Dose of Now in its gift guide for moms. #booksky #writingcommunity #mindfulness #meditation #365books myfourandmore.com/christmas-st...
A photo of Nita Sweeney's book, A Daily Dose of Now in front of some holiday-themed decorations including a glittery red ball and some snow-covered twine. The book's cover depicts a pink lotus flower on a white background with the title in green letters.
November 13, 2025 at 2:07 AM
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The #onehundredpercentgoodhusband and I spent a few days in Myrtle Beach in mid-October. I'm just now getting around to sharing the photos. The ocean never disappoints. #AuthorLife #beachvacation
Bestselling author Nita Sweeney and her husband Ed Sweeney standing on the deck of a hotel overlooking the ocean. Sunrise on Myrtle beach. Sun reflected in the ocean waves. Large white clouds with bright blue sky behind. A hotel pool along the Atlantic ocean. Pink clouds along the Atlantic ocean as the sun sets in Myrtle beach.
November 4, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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Brag: Finally took swag pictures from the #SavannahMarathon (half) I did October 18th. Great race. Good swag. Fun (odd) course. Fabulous course support. Highly recommend. #runchat #halfmarathon
Navy blue technical shirt bear a sunrise over a river bridge with the words "Savannah RIver Marathon," a race bib and a white medal with a multi-colored ribbon.
November 3, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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A5+: Oops. Didn't answer the question. In fall, I don the Noxgear!!! The pupperina has her lighthound and I have my Tracer 360 running vest. #runchat
Five runners wearing Noxgear Tracer 360 lighted running vests.
November 3, 2025 at 1:59 AM
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Six miles of left foot, right foot, repeat #trailtherapy yesterday with the #runninggroup. Lovely fall colors along the way. #runchat #running #runsky
Trees in fall colors (rust and yellow) and green underbrush line a rails-to-trails running and bike path as the sun rises in central Ohio. The sun rises over trees along a rails-to-trails running and bike path in central Ohio. A selfie of the sun rising behind bestselling author Nita Sweeney (Depression Hates a Moving Target) in a scarlet pom pom hat, red sunglasses, an Ohio State neck gaiter, and cream-colored Marathoner in Training (MIT) jacket standing on a rails-to-trails bike and running path in central Ohio. Scarlet maple trees in full fall color along a road in central Ohio. The shadow of bestselling author Nita Sweeney (Depression Hates a Moving Target) can be seen on the bridge from where the photo is taken.
November 2, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Buckeyes win! #buckeyefootball #ohiostatebuckeyes #buckeyeforlife
Store display of Brutus Buckeye, buckeye cheerleader, and buckeye football stuffed items.
November 1, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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Love me some #GarminBadges! #HappyHalloween. #depressionhatesamovingtarget
A Garmin Badge with an image of a pumpkin with a black hat and a purple band on a green background with bats and trees and a purple frame with 2025 printed diagonally across the bottom.
November 1, 2025 at 1:43 AM
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Ouuuu! I've got one! Last weekend I did my first half this year, Savannah River Half in North Augusta, SC. Great course. Fabulous support. Very happy all around. #runchat #running #runsky #halfmarathon #marathonerintraining #augustarunclub #runningformylife #depressionhatesamovingtarget #mindfulrun
Author Nita Sweeney in a black v-neck tank and a multi-colored unicorn running skirt and leggings finishing the Savannah River half marathon.
October 26, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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Just wrapped a fab chat with Travis White. We dive deep into #mentalhealth and #self-care. The conversation took some fascinating turns, especially when we explored: "How #running became a pivotal element in managing my #bipolardisorder and #anxiety." Full episode, coming soon! #podcasts #depression
Riverside.fm screenshot of Travis White interviewing author Nita Sweeney for Overcoming: A Mental Health Podcast.
October 23, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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Brag: Half Marathon #39 in state #26! #runchat #halfmarathon #savannahriverhalf #northaugusta #southcarolina #augustarunclub
Author Nita Sweeney in running gear holding a race medal.
October 22, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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Guess which one is our pupperina? #ninetyninepercentgooddog #dogsky #puptownlounge #doggydaycare
Three dogs. One dog, dark brown with red eye brows is standing calmly. The second, a cream doodle, is lying calmly. The third, a yellow Labrador, is lying upside down waving her paws in the air.
October 10, 2025 at 12:41 AM