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Small joys

31 replies

Itwasthereallalong · 05/01/2026 15:23

I just wanted to create a place where people can share their small (or large) joys and/or accomplishments whilst struggling allot.
I don’t really know why, I guess the connection aspect of sharing and gaining ideas for other small joys that I and others might find in each others posts! And acknowledgement out loud that even when things are heavy and hard, there can still be small joys.
My small joys so far today are that I bought myself a needoh ice cube online which was delivered today!
I also had lunch which will mean two propper meals today! (I always have dinner) and it was really yummy, I had my favourite roll with ham, cucumber and mayonnaise in it and some garlic stuffed olives with a cup of coffee. I guess that’s an accomplishment for today too!

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Becky3825 · 12/01/2026 21:49

Wins today we're seeing my mum and having a lovely time swimming with her. Also did two exercise classes today and paid my council tax bill for December. Tomorrow will be a good day I can feel it 😌

buggermewhatnext · 14/01/2026 21:34

Wins today hair done :-) , had a lovely tea and now feel like I will get a decent nights sleep. How’s everyone else’s wins

Cantlivelikethisanymoree · 14/01/2026 21:43

Win - made it to my hospital appointment and found somewhere to park
Loss - cried like a big girl at the appointment 😢

Jenkibubble · 19/01/2026 20:42

After a tip off from a colleague , I found an nhs dentist who have taken me on.
It means I can get a root canal rather than just having the tooth extracted. which the emergency dental service could do !
The cost privately would be crippling

PearlTeapot · 22/01/2026 12:58

Small win today; I got up before midday and had a shower and washed my hair. I hate doing it at the moment so feel proud of myself.

Cantlivelikethisanymoree · 22/01/2026 15:50

PearlTeapot · 22/01/2026 12:58

Small win today; I got up before midday and had a shower and washed my hair. I hate doing it at the moment so feel proud of myself.

Well done @PearlTeapot, you should feel proud of yourself, I know how hard it can be.

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