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Name one thing you're proud of doing today

180 replies

HelloMist · 08/09/2021 11:33

However small.

For me it's making 2 phone calls (not to family/friends) because it's something I find hard and often put off doing.

OP posts:
WhoaBettyWhite · 08/09/2021 11:44

Calling and speaking to the Drs receptionist without stuttering and panicking today.. this is a big win for me, anxiety takes over usually Smile

wigglywoowoo · 08/09/2021 11:56

My therapist has me do this every night it is called a Positive Data Log :)

Mayhemmumma · 08/09/2021 14:18

Dog walk when I was tired
Attended a work meeting I could have got out of

I like this thread!

Anordinarymum · 08/09/2021 14:22

I AM going to mow the lawn. I am. I will. Not just now though.. later

Burnamer · 08/09/2021 14:23

Ran 5k.
I like this thread too.

AlbertBridge · 08/09/2021 15:03

I handed in the homework for my writing course.

I also have a load of washing on the line, that was a joy to hang up as it was perfect line-drying weather: all billowing and sunny.

Anordinarymum · 08/09/2021 15:21

@Burnamer

Ran 5k. I like this thread too.
In this heat??? You are a wonder
Ellarain · 08/09/2021 15:57

Did a gym class at 6am, I wanted to stay in bed.

weegiemum · 08/09/2021 16:02

Done a load of washing and made dinner. Very proud of myself!

Burnamer · 08/09/2021 16:46

@Anordinarymum thank you!! It was neither fast nor pretty but it was done. Grin
How’s your lawn coming on?

@weegiemum well done! I cannot motivate myself to cook proper food.
Can I have a second bowl of cereal and an ice cream and call that dinner?!

YesSheCan · 08/09/2021 17:47

Cleaned out the rabbit. Went on a walk with my daughter. Trying to do this positive log each evening too as I'm constantly beating myself up for being depressed, not working and being generally useless. It helps a bit sometimes.

mollycobbles · 08/09/2021 18:02

I like this thread too, and might need to start a Positive Data Log of my own! I always feel so inadequate usually.

Today, I went to an appointment that I really didn't want to go to. I have my second load of washing on the line. I have done a few hours of work for my job (despite it being my day off 🙄) and the dishwasher is done.

Thank you for letting me feel proud of these little things, OP!

SophiaLarsen · 08/09/2021 18:22

Met a friend for morning tea when I did not want to go. I am so glad I did as I left feeling energised.

Coffeeanddarkchoc · 08/09/2021 18:24

Blow dried and straightened my hair after washing it.

RestingPandaFace · 08/09/2021 18:25

Managed to keep my cool in a work meeting whilst dealing with a client who is simultaneously a patronising chauvinist and thick as two short planks.

SolitaryTree · 08/09/2021 18:26

Booked a drs appointment I’ve been avoiding booking for a long time!

LoveFall · 08/09/2021 18:32

Spent a few hours turning my watercolour paintings into cards. I am a rank beginner but they look OK on greeting cards.

I now have about 20 cards with envelopes and a simple floral watercolour on the front. My plan is to drop them off at our local children's hospice as a donation so staff and families can use them if they need a card.

Now I just have to get myself out of the house and drive to Canuck Place.

Invasionofthegutsnatchers · 08/09/2021 18:38

I kept to my diet and resisted the urge to buy and drink wine

Anordinarymum · 08/09/2021 22:28

@Coffeeanddarkchoc

Blow dried and straightened my hair after washing it.
In this weather? I'm proud of you and ashamed of myself because I just washed it and left it to dry and now it looks like a bag of knackers
Anordinarymum · 08/09/2021 22:29

[quote Burnamer]@Anordinarymum thank you!! It was neither fast nor pretty but it was done. Grin
How’s your lawn coming on?

@weegiemum well done! I cannot motivate myself to cook proper food.
Can I have a second bowl of cereal and an ice cream and call that dinner?![/quote]
I did it ! It looks really good, and I have been reliably informed it will rain tomorrow so just in the nick of time.. plus.. I even brought the washing in :)

Kitkat151 · 08/09/2021 23:03

The ironing.....loads of it....in 27 degrees C heat

sociallydistained · 08/09/2021 23:09

Les Mills Grit at 20 weeks pregnant… quite a sight.

(I know you said one but also cooking a proper dinner!)

SpittinKitten · 08/09/2021 23:11

Left the house today, the outside world's been feeling a bit too big recently .

icecreamsanddreams · 08/09/2021 23:13

Called my mum

FMLpassthegin · 08/09/2021 23:18

The lenses are turning foggy the gloom is coming in
Here come the clouds turning the brights off to dim
Get your act together don’t let the darkness win
If you just hold on till tomorrow you’ll see your strength within
Get your act together , reach out and make a call,
Ask for help, It’s not just your life you ruin it’s others’ after all.
Get your act together make the bloody call
Hold your heart wide open and let them catch your fall.

You’d do the same for them would you not after all?

One day things will be brighter, things will feel less grim
you - a fighter kicking ass in the ring.
Time is tickin over the gloom is here to stay? Well tell that miserable fucker to stay the hell away
So get your act together make the bloody call
One day you will be happy that you hung on after all.
Get your act together make the bloody call don’t let everyone around you learn you didn’t hold on after all.
Get your act together, in case no one does catch your fall
Really and truly who wants to receive THAT call?
It’s really rather selfish, this leaving after all.
Get your act together.
Sort out your bloody mind.
Don’t fuck up the precious lives
Of all those left behind.