What are you proud of yourself for lately?

[ssmjlm]

aprilsails, oh I remember some of your posts. I'm glad you and the kids are safe. Sending you strength and support.


I read online about someone saying that she wishes once a year you could just slap someone. But only one person and only once a year. She said she really thinks about whether it's worth it to use her slap on just anything.

I liked that thought and so far, I have not used my slap.

[maudefindlay]

fryjack2 was that on school grounds? If so I'd be looping in the administration on what he did. He at least needs a warning that harassment and hate will not be tolerated and that he will be banned from the property if does it again.

[kdubs923]

On January 1st of this year, I decided I was going to put myself on my schedule. Everyone else gets my time and attention and I come last. So for 30 minutes a day, I am my priority. I've worked out every day this year (or I should say nearly, because one day I was sick, another day I needed a root canal and was in so much pain and truly couldn't work out. Instead I did a meditation class so I still kept the habit/streak). Who would have thought - prioritizing myself has improved my mental health! I've lost 23 lbs. I mostly use the Peloton bike and their app for yoga and strength. I'm so much stronger! And last week was able to hold crow pose for the first time! I've never kept up with anything for this long. Honestly, I think I've kept with it because I just want to prove to myself I'm strong (mentally) and can do hard things.

Also, work has been an absolute shit show. Honestly for years, but worst in the last 6 months. As an apology, last week I got a surprise $$ bonus (like, 50% of my annual salary!). My boss has retired and higher management has seen all I've been doing and was worried what year end would look like if I walk out. So the bonus is a retention bonus, but I didn't have to threaten to quit to get it. They just saw my value and wanted to be sure I'd stay (The money also came with an outline of management's plan so it's not as much of a shit show in the future).

[Saudade]

I made a decision back in winter that severely pissed a mom off. Was notified today that my decision saved her kid’s life, literally.

As a NP, we get a lot of shit and I have a MD coworker who strongly hates us. This was validating

[toepick]

I will turn in the final piece for my application for tenure tomorrow! If all goes well, I will get tenure just after my 50th birthday, which I think is pretty cool. I'm an academic librarian. 

[lilypad1126]

I have been kicking but at work lately, and my boss has consistently been noticing. And, while I won’t know for a week or two yet, I think this is going to translate into a decent raise and bonus. But I’m proud of myself for actually telling my boss some of the cool things I’ve done that he wouldn’t necessarily see. I’m not always good at advocating and “bragging” about my accomplishments but it seems like it’s going to be worth it.

[UMaineTeach]

I took the lead on a supervisory conversation and felt no anxiety. Just said what had to be said and left it at that.

(Now of course the passive aggressive actions are starting, but whatever, they’ll get over it or quit)

[isabel]

I have wanted to go back to Crossfit for weeks (first time basically since DS2 was born, so like 7 years), but kept putting it off because I was scared. I guess of being unfit, mostly. Anyway, I finally went back last week. I did two days last week and tomorrow will make four days this week. It's hard, but I'm enjoying it and really like the gym and people.

I'm proud of myself for finally going back to it and dragging myself out of bed in the morning.

[krystee]

I’m really proud of prioritizing my interests and enjoyment this year. I have made quite a few new friends and connected with old ones. I’m going on a girls’ trip this weekend with coworkers and just booked another one with new friends I met on Instagram after starting a bookstagram account. And I organized a dinner for 12 women coming up soon too. I'm naturally super shy and have only had a couple close friends and some acquaintances, so this is big for me! And I feel like I’ve still really prioritized the kids and their things too.