I overcame my initial, anxiety-riddled response to a request made for certain articles of clothing to be laundered, and a button re-attached to a pair of pants...the anxiety was a surprise, it was mixed with resentment and resistance. (And that's all got a long back-story to it; so I'll just keep it simple, here.)

Not only did I get not just 1, but 2 loads of laundry done, I reattached the button with my usual neat, exacting, and dependable hand sewing skill. (That button is going NOWHERE!)

I finished these tasks in good time, and did not feel bitter or resentful anymore. I actually felt pretty good.

This, for me, is a ginormous positive.