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Daily Achievements!

Daily Achievements!

Hi forum friends! I've decided to start a new thread on Daily Achievements because I suffer from depression as one of my mental illness and that means it's often hard for me to remind myself that I do actually things in my day, no matter how small they may be. I thought forumites could post here a daily achievement or 2 so we can remind ourselves that we have done something good each day. It can be as big or as small as you like. Just as long as what you did makes you proud and happy.

I'm tagging @roses @Bow @Shaz51 @BPDSurvivor @saltandpepper @Daisydreamer @Former-Member @Former-Member @Former-Member @TideisTurning @Former-Member @frog @Sans911 @outlander

in case you might be interested as well as anyone else who wants to join in!

So, to get this discussion started, I'll post my achievements today which are:

- I had a gorgeous cup of tea which helped me deal with some anxiety I was experiencing;

- I paid my car registration which was due today.


See what I mean about achievements? Mine may seem small or irrelevant to some people but to me, because I have depression, these are actually major in the scheme of my life. I look forward to seeing what everyone comes up with.

Judi9877🤗

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Good evening @Scream58 @TAB @Eve7 @Shaz51 @RedHorse @Meowmy @tyme @Daisydreamer @Former-Member @Dimity @Anastasia @frog and all forumites here tonight. Well done on your wonderful achievements today!

I achieved the following things today which included:

- Had a FaceTime session with an old school friends Mum about giving me some knitting needles for free

- Had a wonderful session with my psychologist who helped me work through my upcoming uni anxiety issues

- Brainstormed some potential uni obstacles such as self sabotage and time management issues

- Had a shower

- Completed beanie 28 and posted on Facebook

- Had lunch and dinner

- Took meds

- Checked out the AFL scores to see my team Brisbane Lions win over Port Adelaide

- Worked on a knitted section of a Crazy Blanket that is a work in progress for myself

- Had a late afternoon cat nap as I was tired and needed to rest.

Take care!

Judi9877☺️💐

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@Judi9877 well done, sweetie

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Hi @Judi9877

It’s so lovely to hear from you 💜

Oh Judi9877 💜 I’m so sorry to hear that you recently experienced a suicidal episode and my heart goes out to you 💜

In my experience, reaching out for support during times of crisis and distress is a monumental achievement and I’m so relieved to hear that you received wonderful care and support from one of the mental health clinicians’ through the ambulance service 💜

Take kind and gentle care of yourself,

ShiningStar 💜

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Hi @Judi9877

It’s so lovely to hear from you 💜

Thank you so much for your warm welcome 💜

Although I shared some of my achievements a little while ago, I haven’t shared anything for some time now and so with this in mind, I thought that I'd just share a few of my most recent achievements:

I advocated for myself during an extremely challenging conversation with members of my family.

I read through a variety of documents and wrote a list of questions to prepare for my upcoming appointment with the NDIS.

After contacting numerous organisations, I finally found a Plan Manager who can take care of the financial issues associated with my NDIS funding.

I reached out for some additional support when I felt myself becoming overwhelmed.

Take kind and gentle care of yourself,

ShiningStar 💜

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Today, I took some personal leave to contact a counsellor through the EAP.

It was nice to talk to someone about issues I am having and feeling validated instead of down and crazy for feeling this way.

I also re-contacted my tax accountant to get my return (finally) submitted. We started months and months ago and then I neglected responding to any calls or emails as I really couldn't bring myself to do it.

A huge tick off my forever looming to do list! Next item to tick off, my health care insurance (oh dear!)

When it comes to personal finance, I have to just take it slow and tick off one thing at a time because I tried to do it all at once (super, organising my accounts, re-doing insurance, salary sacrifice etc) and got nowhere!

How are you all going with your life to-do lists? Sending good thoughts and remember you do not need to do it all right now ❤️

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hmm, things a bit all over the shop here recently @LookingHopeful am paying bills I guess dunno

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Today's achievements:

- went to beach and did small walk and swim. Ran for a bit to warm up. Got coffee after.
- dropped in car for service
- had healthy breakfast
- only had 1 coffee today
- did some uni revision
- quit the subject I hate and find useless
- did some self development
- did a bit of meditation and also some self development while doing that
- have changed my schedule for each day to include tasks that need to be done but I get to decide at what time of day they will be done.
- nearly finished my book so I can start the new one I bought yesterday
- realised how damaging self hate and self harshness can be
- will cook dinner soon

Just watching a bit of TV atm

"I am trying my best o understand my role in the world. The more I ask and struggle the more depressed I get. But by that time I am where I started with a bit more knowledge of the journey I've just been on to guide my way a bit more"

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@MDT well done hams

@Judi9877 @TAB @LookingHopeful @ShiningStar hello everyone, hope you are all going okay. Today was challenging at work. But I got through okay. Have coped for five days now not talking with best friend whom had a disagreement with. Still quite happy in myself. Ha ha. Take care all.

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Hello Forumites, I have been feeling quite depressed recently and my self care and activity levels have suffered.

Although few and far between I thought I would share my achievements for the last two days to encourage myself to do better.

So... I have got up and out of bed and dressed; taken my meds; and had something to eat and drink.

Not much I know but better than nothing.

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Good idea @RedHorse thanks for posting
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