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Old Jul 22, 2011, 07:07 AM
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As someone with low self-esteem, I tend to focus excessively on all my failings and all the things I do wrong. My brain just automatically goes to a place of negative self-talk.

I have found it helpful in the past to have a thread where people can list some of the things that they do right each day. So I thought I would start one here and I hope that some folks might feel like joining in! The idea is just to write down any daily accomplishments, big or small, that you feel like sharing!

What I did right today was to make an effort to go somewhere with my Mom that she wanted to go, even though I wasn't feeling good. And making that effort actually made me feel better!
(We close long threads and start new ones to keep threads from becoming too long, which can clog up the database. - DocJohn)
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Old Jul 22, 2011, 05:07 PM
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I wondered when that would happen.

Today I went to have a tutoring session with one of the test graders, gave me some helpful tips and hints. Baked pizza for dinner.
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Old Jul 22, 2011, 05:09 PM
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Old Jul 22, 2011, 05:21 PM
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Same here - nothing. Woke up at 3:30 after sleeping 11 hours...oops.
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Old Jul 22, 2011, 05:38 PM
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i cheered up a friend by listening to him and treating him to lunch! that was my good deed for today
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Old Jul 22, 2011, 05:56 PM
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Went to an Assertiviness Workshop which was running at my MH team. Spoke to my SW's about getting extra days with them. Made myself steak, onions and pepper wrap yummy lol
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Old Jul 23, 2011, 12:40 AM
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I... e-mailed my instructor about my salary FINALLY (because I've been postponing like a pansy)

I drove a bit... (eep)

I went to the mall with my mom (though I freaked out a bit)

Over all, I am pretty proud of myself!
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Old Jul 23, 2011, 08:03 PM
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I didn't sleep til noon. Did 5 loads of laundry. Thought about washing my car, but realized it is way too hot to do that.
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Old Jul 23, 2011, 08:10 PM
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rode bike 45 mins
made cheeese omlet
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Old Jul 23, 2011, 09:27 PM
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-Went grocery shopping, and bought healthy groceries.
-Exercised.
-Did a load of dishes.
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Old Jul 24, 2011, 10:25 PM
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Picked up a friend and went to church.
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Old Jul 24, 2011, 10:28 PM
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Got up around 9, practiced my cello for an hour, got out and went on the jet-ski then relaxed in the pool, worked on my summer homework, and watched a movie. Such a relaxing day, and the first on in a while.
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Old Jul 24, 2011, 11:47 PM
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Drove a good distance and finished writing warm-ups
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Old Jul 25, 2011, 09:33 PM
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Went to work and scheduled study sessions with my supervisor for this week.
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Old Jul 25, 2011, 09:37 PM
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Attended cello lesson and had another piano lesson with my mom and read.
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Old Jul 25, 2011, 09:47 PM
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1. I recognized my apparent need for approval ... something to work on now I recognize it for what it is.
2. I bought some books on sale
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Old Jul 26, 2011, 03:25 PM
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no idea. I guess I could've done more stupid things than I did though.
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Old Jul 26, 2011, 05:03 PM
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Old Jul 26, 2011, 07:49 PM
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What did you do right today? Part 2 I made it to my therapy appointment today.
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Old Jul 26, 2011, 09:26 PM
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Old Jul 26, 2011, 09:29 PM
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I walked 2 blocks this morning. When it's not 100 degrees in the shade, I usually walk 2 miles - it took everything I had to go 2 blocks today - but I did it.

I did some much needed housework. I LOATHE housework - but I did it!

Oh, oh...I watered my entire yard today, moving the sprinklers every 2 hours. That was such fun. Approximately 30 minutes after I finished we had a brief rain shower!
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Old Jul 26, 2011, 10:41 PM
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Studied for my test. Picked up the living room a bit.
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Old Jul 27, 2011, 12:36 PM
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catching up: work. cleaning. camping. shopping. helping a friend pack. watching friend's kids so she can pack. cleaning. DBT. Therapy. Making a baby blanket. getting materials to re-shingle the roof.
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Old Jul 27, 2011, 03:07 PM
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Old Jul 27, 2011, 03:18 PM
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Took my meds, got my son to his music lesson on time, cooked us a good dinner, and sat and watched Quantum Leap with him, which led to much laughter and silliness.
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