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Power of Positivity

Power of Positivity

Hey fellow forumites!

I decided to start a new thread on the power of positivity. I have found in the past I tend to have days where the negativity in my head is so loud I tend to lose sight of what I like about being me. So this is a space where we can all come and list those things we like/love about ourselves anytime we want.

So basically list 5 or more positive things about yourself that you feel today. It can be things you like/love about yourself, things you like/love that you can do, or things you've discovered about yourself, but it has to be positive and relevant to you today, in this moment. It's essentially an exercise in positivity and mindfulness. Be as descriptive as you want.

I'll start us off.

1. I love my body. It carries me everywhere and can do amazing things, like run, swim, ride a bike, lift weights, walk to amazing places, play guitar, sing.

2. I love my sense of humour. I can see the humour an irony in almost anything and I love that my sense of humour keeps me grounded.

3. I love my mental strength. I've waged so many wars in my head, but my mental strength always comes out on top, it's a true warrior.

4. I love that I can write poetry. It has become such an important part of my recovery and I really enjoy it.

5. I love my heart. I'm a big softie and love to make people feel good about themselves.

6. I love my smile. 🙂

Okay, so I am going to tag in some people and hope you can all share it with your friends too.

Thanks for being you! Big hugs! xx

BB 🐰💙

@Shaz51 @Anastasia @Oaktree@HenryX @StuF @Daisydreamer @Former-Member @Dimity @Mazarita @Bunniekins @MDT @Adge @TAB @Former-Member @Former-Member @frog @saltandpepper @Bow @Zoe7 @ShiningStar @Meowmy

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Today I realised my tolerance level for work. I know what I can achieve when at full capacity

I raised an issue with my internship when it came up

I did my job well today at work from home

I saw my psych and spoke about everything on my mind

I am now watching the tour de France and running some algorithms

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Thanks for your encouraging words, @bipolarbunny, to me and all here.

Hey @MDT that Tim Minchin song is so wonderful. Amazing how he can be funny and deeply moving in the one song. Weirdest thing is that I just heard it yesterday. My friend played it to me while I was visiting. Snap!

Hi @Oaktree great with starting the day with a good attitude, healthy lunch and walking!

Hi @LostAngel it is great that you listed your five positives even when feeling not good. That's the time it's hardest to be positive, so go you for doing it anyway.

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Hey @MDT great work my friend, definitely some awesome positivity right there! Love that song too, haven't heard it before, I'm going to download it off iTunes, thanks so much for posting it! xx

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Tagging in a few more members who might be interested in using this space.
@BPDSurvivor @Faith-and-Hope @jem80 @Judi9877 @NatureLover @rivergal @oceangirl @outlander @Snowie @AussieRecharger @Fizz @wellwellwellnez @TideisTurning @Former-Member @Former-Member @Former-Member @Former-Member @eth @BlueBay @Olga @Arizona

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Thank you for the tag @bipolarbunny. Sometimes its hard to stay positive especially when unwell. I try to rejoice over small achievements in order to encourage myself.

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@Mazarita @Oaktree @Cin @LostAngel @MDT @Shaz51 @Daisydreamer

Today's 5 positives for me:

1. I love that I can still be kind, supportive and pleasant to people even when I feel wretched inside.
2. I love that I was able to cope with getting my second Covid jab today, woo hoo!

3. I love being a tomboy still at 52! 😄

4. I love that I can support other people here on the forums.
5. I love that I can motivate myself to exercise even in the freezing cold.

Have a magic day folks! 🙂 xx

BB 🐰💙

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@Olga I definitely hear that my friend. I'm the same, which is why I started this thread. Even on our darkest days we can still find little slivers of light. Be well my friend. xx

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WOW @bipolarbunny You are a massive inspiration and support for me. Thank you also for the tag.

My 5 things today are

1. Showered and washed my hair

2. Did a load of washing

3. Reached out to my support worker

4 and 5

Still to do.. Go for an extra long walk ( building myself up to it)

And chasing up a letter from my previous psychiatrist.

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Yeah he has some classics thats for sure @Mazarita @bipolarbunny

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Some awesome positives going on for you today @Cin great job! Be well my friend and thank you for your kind words. 🙂 xx

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