What have you done (today) to make you feel proud?

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(Credit to Heather Small for the title :face_with_hand_over_mouth:)

Thinking it could be nice to give ourselves some credit for achievements/things we’ve done. It’s so easy to be critical of ourselves, so let’s have a go at turning that on its head :grin:

For me, it’s how far I’ve come with swimming. I love swimming, always have but hadn’t really done it for years. I’ve never been fit or enjoyed exercise, always been plus size.

I got a gym membership in February, only wanting it for swimming.

I’ve been going regularly twice a week usually, even if it’s a major effort to drag myself there (and sometimes it is!) but I have gone from doing 5/10 lengths with regular breaks to comfortably doing 40 without stopping.

I’ve noticed that my stamina has improved and so have friends. People have also commented that my shape has changed, which is definitely a bonus.

I have no intention of stopping and want to start to include things like Zumba at some point.

I feel bad if I don’t go. Sometimes it feels like I’m a doppelgänger because enjoying going to the gym is so not me :rofl:

What are you proud of? :purple_heart::smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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For me it’s a simple case of just living life and enjoying it the best I can with the hand I’ve been dealt. Each day I don’t have a mental breakdown or get really depressed is a good proud day as I’ve not given up.

Just yesterday 2 people in my city jumped off a bridge on a motorway. Each day I don’t get to that level or even think about it is an a win.

Just for clarification I’m not suicidal, I’m just very lonely and sometimes wish I didn’t have to feel this solitude

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Had a very stressful year so far, where despite fore-planning and organisation things haven’t been a smooth ride and nothing has gone right, people who knew the situation have severely criticised me and not lifted a finger to help in any way whatsoever and basically kicked me when I was down, blaming me for their own failings. Had new challenges at work to navigate on top of everything in my home life.

I am proud of the fact that despite hitting rock bottom (a bit of an understatement) I have managed to keep my cool and not go nuclear on those who have shat on me, and I have lifted myself up and maintained a bright and cheerful exterior despite screaming inside. The self obsessed narcissists in my life can go fuck themselves.

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Today I emptied a stinking suitcase thats been sat on the floor for 3 weeks.

An ADHD win is an ADHD win.

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A few weeks ago I completed a short online CPR course and learned how to use a defibrillator.

Obviously I hope I never have to put this into practice but it’s handy to have some knowledge should a situation ever arise.

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My grandaughter and I finally finished a childrens book we started when she was just 8 years old. She’s now 12 and we’re finally done and she is doing the illustrations.

My love for words is what has gotten me through some of the worst times in my life. She shares my bi-polar motivational gene and she values words and art for how they possess to heal. It is a singualr accomplishment for me to be a supporter of her creativity.

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Another 20 minutes I said. 2 hours later and I hadn’t moved. It’s a :pinching_hand: win but getting out of bed this morning even if I’m hogging the Sofa now :partying_face:

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A lot of complex organisation.

Our boys is heated by a ducted hot air system which is now obsolete so we’re having a radiator system retro fitted.

This means that the complete original system has to be removed and under floor plumbing fitted in every room. The carpets will have to be peeled back so all the furniture has to be removed or shuffled round room by room while we’re still living on the house.

I’ve been working day to day sorting out which rooms to clear to keep the house liveable during the conversion.
My OH can’t help much either as the Parkinson’s and the Alzheimer’s are getting worse so it’s very much a solo effort.

I’m very pleased with how it’s going though.

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I’m hosting a mother’s day lunch and I just made the Cob Loaf filling and made some cocktail sauce for the prawns.

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There’s been a few things lately.

First of all, about six weeks ago I had a katsu curry that just… did not agree with me. I was sick three times in one night, and since then my appetite has been “a few forkfuls and done” kind of thing.

Well, I thought it was gas, so I’ve been taking Rennie Deflatine with hit and miss success for relief, but then something told me to try normal Rennie, for acid. Oh my goodness! The relief has been incredible. No more bloating and cramping - I’m actually getting hungry again!

Oh, and overnight oats was an absolute no-no for my sensitive gut. But hey, we live and we learn :joy:

The other thing was yesterday I helped my Mum evict the guy who has been staying with her for the past few months. They have an informal, verbal agreement and he hasn’t paid rent in full in about four weeks, including nothing at all this past week. Meanwhile, my Mum batch cooks and, when she leaves meals on the side to cool, he’s been helping himself to extra portions.

Some of my brother’s clothes also went missing, so she asked the lodger if he’d seen them, he said no and when she checked his room (he’s been gone 48+ hours, avoids all contact) she found them in there. Now, my Mum was of the belief she had to give him “reasonable notice” and I said that can’t be right; if he’s been found attempting to steal from the family then they should be able to kick him out with immediate effect.

So yesterday I asked ChatGPT and it explained to me what “reasonable notice” means – if she just wanted the room back then she has to give him reasonable notice to quit, but as he hasn’t paid up, avoids contact and has attempted to swindle personal belongings then she can throw him out with immediate effect, and will be doing so today after I shared the chat with her. She’s been told she has to let him collect his belongings but I’ve suggested she documents them and takes them to a nearby self storage unit instead of letting a would-be thief back into their home, she can pay for a week or two (they have no minimum period) and what happens to his stuff after is up to him. My brother has also let his former and current employees – both pubs he works at – know that the guy – a regular customer – is a thief and not to be trusted, and my Mum is getting her locks changed tomorrow.

So that’s the third guy I’ve helped evict now, fortunately from different places but all for similar offences :joy:

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Yesterday I put a load of towels in the washing machine and today I’ve done a bunch of undies and started the dishes. And I’ve just finished part of a project though it required me to stay up all night, which isn’t ideal. Now I feel sick.
More little ADHD wins.

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