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Power of Positivity

bipolarbunnySenior Contributor07 July 2021, 9:19 am AEST

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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HenryXSenior Contributor08 July 2021, 2:57 pm AEST

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Hello @bipolarbunny @Mazarita @Cin @MDT @Olga

Really like the idea of a positives thread.

1. Working towards community based repair activity

2. Picked up medication from pharmacy following visit to Dr yesterday. that's a full day exercise with a few additional purchases thrown in.

3. Surviving on limited sleep last night.

4. Singing at residential aged care this morning

5. Plans for afternoon discussion with department reps for co-ordination of repair work.

Caught up with friend this morning. He came out of a rollover car accident a few weeks ago, with just bruises and severe anxiety, but is now back at work and seems to be doing well.

Best Wishes to All

@HenryX

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OaktreeSenior Contributor08 July 2021, 3:00 pm AEST

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Let's see?

1) walked 30 minutes total

2) ate breakfast (I usually skip it)

3) went for a pleasant drive

4) socialised at walking group

5) accepted compliments on my hair and eyes

6) found 5 positive things again

Thanks @bipolarbunny for pushing me.

Meggle

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Shaz51Senior Contributor08 July 2021, 3:12 pm AEST

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Really like the idea of a positives thread. @bipolarbunny

Hello @Oaktree , @HenryX , @MDT , @Cin , @FindingStrength , @Scoo , @Jacques , @Former-Member , @Peri , @Emelia8 , @NatureLover , @Historylover , @oceangirl , @BlueBay , @Judi9877

way to go my awesome @Oaktree

@bipolarbunny

I have today some negative and some postive my friend xx

today the postives are

1) being told that we do our jobs really good

2) had a nice glass of wine when we came home from work

3) am able to do the washing xx

4) have a bed to have a rest time on which is nice

5)thinking of something for dinner xx

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CinSenior Contributor08 July 2021, 4:12 pm AEST

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Good for you @Oaktree especially the accepting complements one Xx

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BlueBaySenior Contributor08 July 2021, 4:33 pm AEST

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My positive thing today -

Resting in bed most of day with asthma

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bipolarbunnySenior Contributor08 July 2021, 5:25 pm AEST

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Hiya @HenryX great too see you here! Some great positives for today my friend, I absolutely love that you sing! So do I, not in public though. I did musical theatre in high school which I absolutely loved. But got no encouragement from family to take it further. My therapist is encouraging me to get right back into guitar and singing.
I hope the repair work goes well for you. I'm really glad your friend is doing better also.
Have a nice warm evening my friend! Big hugs xx

BB 🐰💙

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bipolarbunnySenior Contributor08 July 2021, 5:31 pm AEST

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@Oaktree You are a superstar my friend! I'm so happy for you, you are doing an awesome job! Great work on number 5 too. I really struggle to accept compliments from people due to my toxic upbringing. So you've inspired me to start doing so more often. Thank you so much. xx

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bipolarbunnySenior Contributor08 July 2021, 5:33 pm AEST

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@Shaz51 Some great positives there Shazzy great work! Hope you have a warm and comfy evening my friend xx

BB 🐰💙

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bipolarbunnySenior Contributor08 July 2021, 5:37 pm AEST

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@BlueBay Good to hear you're looking after yourself, hope you feel better soon xx

BB 🐰💙

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HenryXSenior Contributor08 July 2021, 7:19 pm AEST

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Hello @BlueBay

Have a close friend who suffers with asthma and know how debilitating it can be for her. Hope that you are able to reduce tha effects and recover quickly.

Best Wishes

@HenryX

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