To ask what is the proudest you've ever been of yourself?

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Sorry for the strange sounding title I couldn't think of how to phrase the question!!!
Been a bit stuck for motivation really - got lots of things I need to get done that I KNOW I can do, just been feeling a bit low.

So help me out guys!!! Tell me stories of when you've made yourself really proud. Get me motivated!!!

Studying as a mature student and gaining Distinction on my course and a professional qualification.

Getting through my final year of uni while being pregnant the whole way through, holding down a job and long distance relationship and mostly keeping my anxiety and health in check

Two perfect examples for me as it is uni work that I need to get done! Thank you ladies.

Rainbows if you can do it whilst pregnant then I have no excuse! Out comes the laptop.

Facing my phobia of heights and doing the walk on top of the Sydney Harbour bridge. I was millimetres away from completely losing my shit but I fought with every fibre of my being and I did it! Doesn't quite relate to your situation but I'm still damn proud.

Never again though !

My uni graduation in my 40s achieved while working full time

I recovered from a mental illness after a lot of work and therapy It was a very long road but I got there in the end.

Primadonna I've just googled Sydney Harbour bridge walk and all I can say is wow... You're a lot braver than I am!!!

Finishing my first half marathon. I lost 7 stone to do it and was in tears when I crossed the line! Still not sure how I did it but have to do it again in 3 weeks!

Oh this is interesting. There have been the obvious "big" ones, my OLevels were pretty good and I did a degree with 2 dc under 5 and a job! I've run a marathon and done a triathlon despite the swimming bit scaring me to death. I've given presentations when public speaking fills me with dread and ive organised charitable events but I think the things I'm most proud of are the little things I've done quietly. Clearing a colleague's workload so he could get home to a sick child, biting my tongue when the obvious retort would have been hurtful, being brave enough to offer help to a stranger.

Passing my trailer towing test.

Passing my driving test ( had failed 5 times due to nerves)

Running a marathon. I'm exceptionally lazy 😳

Driving to Portugal via finance and Spain with 6 dc in the car some years ago. .
Divorcing my abusive ex and making a new life.

My proudest moment will be this summer when I finish my degree. I had three under 5s when I started and have had bereavements and illnesses along the way but I somehow kept going, my stubborn streak came in handy for once ☺️.

Qualifying as a nurse, my marriage broke down in the last few months of uni and I'd moved cities to a new job which was dependant on me passing my course.
I can remember the feeling of elation running through me when I got my results.

Graduating from my languages degree at Durham. 4 years of graft, including a year abroad completely by myself without knowing anyone, and I did the final year while working 16 hours a week.

When I completed my psychotherapy. Therapist told me at last session that I was a brilliant mum and I had worked really hard to build a successful life for us both (single parent since pregnancy) it's first time I had had someone tell me something positive about myself that I believed. She knew the very worst of me, yet still thought I was a good person. I hold her words with me - I've bloody done a good job (so far) against every odd, even if it did nearly kill me!

Moving to another country, learning a new language and scariest of all for me learning to drive on the other side of the road in a country with mad driving.

Passing my driving test on my 6th attempt. Was so shocked to hear the examiner say "you've passed" I told him to fuck off. Happily he didn't take it back and make me do it again.

Passing a set of motoriously difficult professional exams at the first attempt. I retrained in my 30s whilst working FT and having 2 young children.

Not giving in to my MH battles and pulling it back from five suicide attempts, no job, no home, crap relationships to going to work full time, taking on a stepson, getting engaged with a home and becoming a Mum last year. Honestly if someone told me I'd be here back in 2013 I would have laughed hollowly.

CAT therapy made all the difference. I had a blow after I gave birth as I reacted very badly
to the medication given for c - section which made me spaced out for a month but I'm nearly 8 months in now. I was so worried about a relapse as my anxiety was sky high but it's gotten a little easier as time has gone on.

Gah - notoriously not motoriously...

Finishing a full time OU degree whilst also working 40 hours a week

Not in any particular order

Passing my driving test in my mid 30's after thinking I'd never do it

Getting a long awaited promotion at work

Losing 3 stone post DD

Buying a house after serious money issues in my 20's

Loving your stories as well everyone - people are awesome in the face of some shitty situations