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What are three small (or big) achievements you’ve had today? Let’s cheer each other on!

Alexlisa — Sun, 28 Apr 2019 00:51:52 GMT

Hello all,

Sometimes just doing the basics is so hard. It can be tough not to get down on ourselves when we’re struggling with things that ‘should’ be easy.

But we deserve to celebrate even the smallest achievements, because they are really feats of strength when you’re unwell. It’s ok if you can’t do everything. We know you’re doing your best, and that’s enough ☺️

What are 3 small (or big) achievements that you’ve had today?

For me: 1. I washed my hair

2. I drank two glasses of water

3. I sat out in the sun for 15 minutes

How bout you? Let’s cheer ourselves and each other on!

Alexlisa

What are three small (or big) achievements you’ve had today? Let’s cheer each other on!

Doolhof — Sun, 28 Apr 2019 02:50:25 GMT

Hi Alexlisa,

This is a wonderful idea for a thread! Thank you so much for sharing it with us.

My 3 achievements so far today :

1) Getting up in time to make it to Church

2) Talking to 2 Church visitors I had never met before

3) Filling the bird baths early when I originally thought I would do it tomorrow

Cheers all from Dools

What are three small (or big) achievements you’ve had today? Let’s cheer each other on!

Sueetties — Sun, 28 Apr 2019 09:10:59 GMT

This sounds good to make a note. I have done three things today :

1. Managed to ride my bike for an hr - good exercise

2. Cooked 3 healthy meals.

3. Tidied up the house nice and clean

thanks.

What are three small (or big) achievements you’ve had today? Let’s cheer each other on!

Alexlisa — Sun, 28 Apr 2019 10:02:24 GMT

Wow an hour of riding, good work!

What are three small (or big) achievements you’ve had today? Let’s cheer each other on!

WokingOnIt — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:50:20 GMT

This is a great idea for a thread. Thanks 🙂

I meant to post this last night, for yesterday:

1)I replied to a message from a friend that I had been trying to get to for a week

2)I wasn't going to eat dinner but then I DID, and it was also semi-nutritious

3) I got out into the garden and made some progress there.

What are three small (or big) achievements you’ve had today? Let’s cheer each other on!

Guest_2496 — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:57:52 GMT

same, these are for yesterday

- washed hair

- watered garden (water theme?!)

- are a healthy dinner

What are three small (or big) achievements you’ve had today? Let’s cheer each other on!

Alexlisa — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 23:02:24 GMT

Ok. Yesterday was a hard day, but I got through and had some massive (for me) achievements.

1. I ate a healthy dinner

2. I got through a stressful NDIS meeting. I cried a lot, and that’s ok

3. I walked 30 minutes to the meeting

Today is all about self-care 😌

What are three small (or big) achievements you’ve had today? Let’s cheer each other on!

WokingOnIt — Wed, 01 May 2019 14:11:55 GMT

1) I went with my anxious, autistic (undiagnosed as yet but I'm pretty certain) 5yo to her new school and supported/advocated for her almost all day.
2) Supported my 5yo with compassion, after school through extreme meltdowns/stress caused by the school day
3)I ate some food today.

What are three small (or big) achievements you’ve had today? Let’s cheer each other on!

ImLost — Thu, 02 May 2019 07:51:27 GMT

Hello everyone,

I love the idea of this thread! Achieving day to day things can be hard some times and celebrating the little things can help.

1. I got up and changed out of my PJs (instead of wearing them all day)

2. I took my dog for a half hour walk.

3. I got outside and watered the garden.

What are three small (or big) achievements you’ve had today? Let’s cheer each other on!

Alexlisa — Tue, 07 May 2019 02:02:47 GMT

Ok it’s been a difficult few days for me.

Three achievements I’m proud of for yesterday are :

1. I went to my NDIS review meeting.

2. I cried during most of the meeting because I was so anxious, but I didn’t get too down on myself. I’m doing my best and being myself and yesterday that meant crying, and that’s ok.

3. I ate a proper dinner. Which is a BIG achievement for me because I’ve not being prioritising my health enough lately.

How about you? Did you have any big or small achievements today? Somedays just getting out of bed is the act of a superhero, and that’s ok.

What are three small (or big) achievements you’ve had today? Let’s cheer each other on!

Guest_2496 — Tue, 07 May 2019 10:40:38 GMT

Hi all

I dropped food to my sick son-in-law

Washed my hair

Sat out in sun with my cat for a while

What are three small (or big) achievements you’ve had today? Let’s cheer each other on!

Alexlisa — Tue, 07 May 2019 21:52:47 GMT

Sitting with your cat outside sounds wonderful Annie. I know just stopping and giving ourself permission to do that can be hard sometimes.

For me yesterday:

1. I sent an email that was making me nervous

2. I went in a shop I’ve wanted to visit but been too anxious to enter

3. I bought up something hard with my psychologist

What are three small (or big) achievements you’ve had today? Let’s cheer each other on!

ImLost — Mon, 13 May 2019 08:06:31 GMT

New day new achievements! I have to admit i did alittle happy dance after these... be along few days

1. I met my new psychologist and only cried once 🙂

2. I went grocery shopping on my own and made it through a whole trip

3. I manage to finally complete colouring in one page of a wildlife book without giving up half way in

What are three small (or big) achievements you’ve had today? Let’s cheer each other on!

Guest_2496 — Mon, 13 May 2019 09:24:38 GMT

Nice achievements ImLost!

1. Had a good psych appt

2. Stayed out a bit longer (drove near the coast)

3. Sent an email I’d been worrying about.

What are three small (or big) achievements you’ve had today? Let’s cheer each other on!

IreneM — Tue, 14 May 2019 00:48:16 GMT

1) Had a good chat with my therapist (which I was reluctant at first)

2) Doing my teeth again (which I have neglected)

3) Attended a conference and was valued by other patients.

What are three small (or big) achievements you’ve had today? Let’s cheer each other on!

ImLost — Tue, 14 May 2019 03:32:43 GMT

I am loving this thread, everyone's achievements should be celebrated no matter how big or small they are!

IreneM - those are amazing achievements! *happy dance* (really wish i could put emojis here)

annie_1 - Good on you! (I used to dread my appointments until i found a new one to go to)

Alexlisa - Congrats! there are so many places ive wanted to shop at but so worried they have "standards"

My achievements today:

1. I only woke up twice last night! woohoo! more sleep for me

2. I started to declutter my room (I hate getting rid of stuff so fingers crossed)

3. Finally talked with my partner and got alot off my chest (hes very supportive)

What are three small (or big) achievements you’ve had today? Let’s cheer each other on!

Zahvia — Tue, 14 May 2019 15:11:42 GMT

1. I took my dog for a walk to the dog park (i havent left the house by myself in months)

2. I became a whole week ahead in my studies

3. I handed in all my paperwork so i can stark volunteering!

What are three small (or big) achievements you’ve had today? Let’s cheer each other on!

ImLost — Thu, 16 May 2019 08:18:36 GMT

Zahvia - That is amazing! Studying can often be so hard, I have only recently caught up on my own. Being a week ahead is amazing!!!!

Todays achievements:

1. I walked to my doctors appointment today... it felt really good.

2. I had a full nights sleep without waking up for the first time in a long time:)

3. caught up on my study

What are three small (or big) achievements you’ve had today? Let’s cheer each other on!

Guest_2496 — Thu, 16 May 2019 08:57:18 GMT

Way to go on the full night’s sleep!!

1. Got my flu jab

2. which means - went to the dr

3. Vacuumed the downstairs

What are three small (or big) achievements you’ve had today? Let’s cheer each other on!

Alexlisa — Thu, 16 May 2019 23:11:06 GMT

Good work everyone! Especially getting ourselves to the doctors, that’s a tough one sometimes.

1. Was open with my psychologist

2. Walked in a different suburb

3. Took a couple of photos on my walk, which I always want to do, but get so nervous