Tough (Question) Tuesday: What are you proud of today?
I am so proud of me by teaforthoughts
OK, twist my arm, I’ll admit it: I’m so very proud of me. To the Newsweek video interview that’s supposed to be live tomorrow (aaaaahhhhhh!) to ensuring that my site is ready for re-launch by then to taking many, many, many (many many!) steps in creating this life that is my purpose, even if I’m still reaching, reaching, reaching to get there (& while I have an immediate finish line in mind, I know it’ll be an everlasting journey that is mine to create)….I’m doing it, I’ve done it, and I’m proud of me.
What are you proud of today? (If it’s really early by you & the day’s barely begun, then share what you’re proud of you for doing/being yesterday. It’s not cheating.)
It can be big, it can be small, it can be for an action or an intention or a thought or just a word. It all counts! You better comment about it, too – I want nothing but love here this week for my birthday on Thursday!
Tags: Tough (Question) Tuesday
January 12th, 2010 at 5:52 am
Well…I drove 2423 miles last week in a Hyundai Accent packed to the gills…
January 12th, 2010 at 6:18 am
Yeah you did girl! I was sending you good thoughts the whole time…..Yay Colorado!
January 12th, 2010 at 6:54 am
Today I am proud of stepping up to a big scary challenge, looking it in the eye, and muttering, "Bring it on."
January 12th, 2010 at 8:53 am
I am proud of myself for waking up extra early and making it to an 8am pilates class. And extra credit to me for working super hard during said class!
January 12th, 2010 at 9:12 am
@Cory – Talking back to Vampires. Love it.
@Tiffany – Work it girl, work it! If I can walk at 8a I'm proud of myself
January 12th, 2010 at 9:29 am
First off I have to say I LOVE your new website/design. Also have to say I relate to and admire your talking back to vampires–it is something us humans have to do every day (it feels like). So bravo!!
This week I set the intention of reaching out to more people in my community and on-line and I am proud to say so far I am a reaching out machine and people are reaching back which is even cooler!!
Thanks for all the inspiration, vulnerability and honesty!!
January 12th, 2010 at 9:34 am
I am proud of adjusting my attitude at work. Yesterday made me want to cry. Today, I'm being a duck and letting all the negativity slide off my back. I'm trying to go above and beyond to help the clients, and have gotten 2 very nice notes today
I can't control the situation now, but I can control my attitude and be the bigger person!
January 12th, 2010 at 10:23 am
@Nancy Jane – Thanks for the site & vampire slaying kudos! Those are definitely two things that I'm proud of. And yay for the social sweep! I know , for one, that you're rockin' it because, well, here I am reaching out to you because you reached out to me! So fun how that works – no wonder I call Twitter "my boyfriend."
@Mariss – Yay for you for telling work to shove it, even in your head. I love the perspective of controlling what you have the power to control – your attitude. It might also help to just set one intention before you start your day, like "smile" or "friendship" or something else that you can call up when you find your attitude going back to the negative stage. You're awesome!
January 12th, 2010 at 10:56 am
I am proud of myself for all the steps I've been taking toward my 2010 goals…but also for accepting, at a deep level, that these transformations won't happen overnight. (Related, but kinda tangential: I'm trying to come up with ways to celebrate these little steps in the right direction, but am pretty motivated to work on celebrations that are not spendy so I can have lots of little rewards, not just a big reward at a halfway point or at year's end.)
January 12th, 2010 at 5:54 pm
Congrats on Newsweek!! That's huge. I hope you a ton of air time.
Regardless, I'm sure it was an amazing experience.
I am proud that I am discerning my path in my life. I am focusing on my strengths and weaknesses, which is confirming for me that I am not at a job where I use my strengths nor do I feel successful. I have to finish a distraction within the next two weeks. After that, my focus will be on finding a career where I can use my strengths and be successful. Waiting is driving me nuts, but I remind myself – progress not perfection. I will reach my goal of getting a new job in 2010, and this won't be a setback for achievement.
I'm going to stop now because I'm rambling, but I hope that makes sense.
January 13th, 2010 at 6:03 am
@Angelique -Amen & Hallelujah, both for figuring lots of little, free/low-cost celebrations that'll keep feeding ya, & for giving yourself the time & space to accomplish your goals. That's honestly one of the biggest frustrations I see with my clients (&, um, myself – hello!), but if you're nice to yourself & take the pressure off & allow yourself to enjoy the ride, then you'll be in great shape when you reach your destination.
@LauraSO – Thanks! I've been refreshing Newsweek.com a trillion times so far, & hope that your air time wish turns out to be true! And you weren't rambling at all – it seems like you're taking clear steps & are very focused on leaving your current job, which you know isn't serving you, in 2010. You're fitting the pieces of the puzzle together & that is super awesome!
January 13th, 2010 at 10:21 am
I'm feeling proud of myself for knowing my mental and emotional limits. Monday night was not good. Lots of tears over dinner and made both Ryan and I feel awful. I decided Tuesday morning to take a sick day (a "mental health" day, if you will) and spent the day regaining some of my sleep, reading, painting, and feeling relaxed. Now that I'm back at work this morning I've gotten a lot of things done that I've been putting off, have avoided potentially stressful situations and have tried to stay ahead of the curve (although with some coworkers that is hard). I'm feeling much better about the situation and I'm so glad I took the time for myself to cool off. AND not feel guilty about taking a much needed break from go-go-go (which is what my weekends often are too). Yay me!
January 13th, 2010 at 11:01 am
Yay, Magchunk! I LOVE that you gave yourself a Soul Day & took care of you. It sounds like it was just what you needed to recharge & continue being nice to yourself. Any way to make this a part of your daily/weekly routine?