What accomplishments have made you feel empowered?

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I'm separated and single and although I do consider myself quite independent, I get a little thrill when I accomplish something around the house on my own. No I'm not solo hiking cross-country like Reese Witherspoon in Wild but here's what gave me a boost recently:

• I have assembled 3 pieces of flat pack furniture. Yes it took me days but it's done
• I somehow messed up my Sonos music system but then I fixed it again (ok not fully but at least it's playing music again)
• I got my wifi printer to work after sitting dormant for 8 months
• I have faced up to my fear of spiders so I don't pass that fear onto my children

On a bigger scale we can get into having the courage to leave bad relationships, doing what's best for our children etc but sometimes it's the daily battles that can make your day.

So what small battles have you won that made you feel proud (however small)?

Lweji what is Krav Maga?

Krav Maga is a self defence method, initially developed by a jewish man during the 2nd world war and it's used by the Israeli military.
It's quite good in that it uses easy and instinctive movements. And there are no rules, except surviving. It not only uses the force of the opponent against them, as when we defend we are supposed to attack at the same time.
Men, particularly when they first meet me, tend to underestimate me, as I'm quite light and in my 40s.

Lweji: you sound like a force of nature. well done.

Not really. :) but thanks. :)