Comments on: What accomplishments are you most proud of?

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 21:50:27 +0000

I am proud that I seem to have conquered my years long inability to put clothes away after they’ve been washed. It has been about 3 months now and all of the clothes either go on the hanger or in the drawer.

I am proud that I have eliminated about 95% of my previous usage of plastic store bag by carrying a green bag in my purse at all times.

I am proud that I did not dive right back into binging when I recently had my heart broken by someone that I thought was at the least a friend. This is HUGE!

By: Marie

Marie — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 23:52:57 +0000

Well it’s been really hard for me these past few days. I’ve gained a few pounds (5) and can’t seem to get it off.. I associate happiness with being thin and i’ve miss out on alout because I am ashame of what i feel about myself. You are right achievement does not have to be about what you look like.
I’ve put myseld threw night school, while working full time and got my bachelor degree.
I am successful at my job and love what I do
I purchased a nice fourplexe in a beautiful city
I lost 40 pounds and was hable to keep it off for last two year
I have a great family

I need to concentrate more on my achievements and less on what i did not do.

By: Lynn C

Lynn C — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:10:10 +0000

It’s so much easier to be proud of the “mental me”… it’s weird, but while I’ll brush off compliments on my looks with a “yeah, but..” my response to “wow, you’re really smart/talented/determined…” tends to be “Yeah, thanks. I know…”

Despite a marriage and divorce, I did get my degree. It’s vaguely useless (Victorian Literature and Russian History) but at least I have one. I’m proud of getting it done, even when – especially when – I didn’t think I’d manage it.

I’ve written two complete novels, one of which I think is worth salvaging, and I’m going to try to edit and get it ready for submission as soon as the kiddo is off for school.

I’m proud of my marriage and recognizing that I’ve finally found the right person for me.

I’m proud of my daughter; she’s a daily joy… even if I often wonder if her good nature and even-temperament is anything I *did* or if I just lucked out.

I’m proud of myself for making the attempt to salvage my relationships with cousins and aunts that I haven’t been on speaking terms with for seventeen years. Just recently I had an afternoon with my cousin and it was fantastic. Well worth the amount of apologizing I had to do to get back in her good graces. (Which really wasn’t all that much…)

I’m proud of myself for working on improving my self-esteem (even if it’s not always going well… ) I now give blood regularly, donate time and effort to local charities, and am doing the 60-mile 3-day walk for Breast Cancer Awareness. (http://tinyurl.com/SGK3day) Even if it’s not always helping my self-esteem, I’m doing a lot of good, and that makes me feel good. And even when it DOESN’T, I’m still doing good. Which does tend to make me feel good. Weird how that works.

I’m proud of myself for making an effort to make new friends and socialize more outside the house. I’ve been hiding in this apartment for too long, sticking with just the people I’ve known since college. Just today, I got together for coffee with a Twitter friend. Go me!

By: Sandy

Sandy — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:33:52 +0000

I am proud of my three kids – all National Merit Finalists (2 of them homeschooled through high school).
I am proud of my home of 24 years that my husband and I have worked hard to make comfortable and welcoming.
I am proud of my relationships with girl friends, some for more than 30 years and some new ones.

By: Nina

Nina — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 07:57:47 +0000

Wow, good post! Especially now that I am back on my old weight-loss program which has similar exercises about keeping you going and thinking positive. But I haven’t yet started those, therefore I should begin with them NOW:

1. I am proud and thankful of having survived a very bad period of burn-out and depression and mostly without medication – which just made me feel I was sweeping things under the carpet. At the beginning I did not take it serious, but now that I’ve left it behind I can see that it was a major piece of work. I still have my moods sometimes, but it is nothing compared to where I came from.
2. I am proud that I’m not a quitter. It may take me a little longer, but I never give up.
3. I am proud of having helped so many friends through their exams.
4. I am proud of my cooking skills. I know so much about food, I should just use it for myself. ;)
5. I am proud of my dancing skills.

Thank you very much for making me remember that, Roni! I get so distracted over the whole weight loss that I forget about making me feel good as a person, regardless of my weight.

By: Christie

Christie — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 01:46:01 +0000

I love the idea of taking the focus off the weight and giving ourselves some recognition for something we else we can be proud of.

I am proud of my relationship with my husband. We have disagreements like everyone else but we never stay mad long and we don’t yell or degrade each other when we disagree.

I am proud of the financial position we made for ourselves. We bought a house when we were 19 & 20 and people thought we were crazy but we are doing great now.

I am proud of my position at work. I started out at the bottom but in less than 3 years I am a supervisor/trainer.

By: Lynne

Lynne — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 01:12:58 +0000

I am proud of my education. It wasn’t easy (or cheap) getting that degree, but I wouldn’t be where I am today without it.
I am proud of the career that I have and the hard work I’ve put in to get there.
I am proud of my 127 pound weight loss.
I am proud that I have stopped being too scared to live the life I want.

By: Linda

Linda — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:37:13 +0000

What a great question!! I am proud of so many things about myself :) I am proud that I have stuck to what I know will make me happy. I am almost a 35 year old woman and my lifestyle is quite different to what most other 35 year old woman are doing (?) I work as a Park Ranger in Yosemite in the summer and live in Jackson Wyoming in the winter where I work with 3rd-5th graders. It’s so much fun and I move every 6 months or so. I don’t own a home, I am not married but have been with the same man for 5 years and we are blissfully happy, I don’t have kids nor do I plan on having any, I don’t own any furniture, I have ZERO debt. Yes that’s right no credit card debt no mortgate and I just finished off the payments to my car. . .it is 100% mine! I feel very lucky. I reallly don’t have to work all that hard and have plenty of money to pay my bills which are minimal. Life is good and I am so happy that I chose this path for myself. I am learning the art of self love everyday and I do LOVE myself fully. My flaws are my flaws and they are there for a reason, to learn from. Thanks for all your inspiration Roni, You’re great!!

By: Diane fit to the finish

Diane fit to the finish — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:39:23 +0000

- I’m proud of my 150 pound weight loss
- I love to say I have seven children
- I feel proud that I’ve been married 22 years
- I’m happy I finally did a website and a blog
- I’m so lucky to have had a successful reunion with my birth family.

Thanks for this post!

By: Mel

Mel — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:26:33 +0000

This is a terrific question and one that I want to dive into so I’m going to write a post and link up here for a more in depth answer. But, right off the top of my head…

I’m proud that I have kept both of my kids alive since they were born and that they seem to be turning into pretty good kids, if I do say so myself.

I’m proud that I will be celebrating my 10 year anniversary on Friday. In days where people get divorced left and right it is a great feeling to know that my marriage is strong. Like you said, not perfect by any means, but definitely a good thing!!

I’m proud that I got my bachelor’s and master’s degree and did it while working and raising my kids. It was hard work, but I did it!

I’m proud that I received my National Board Certification. Not that I needed a piece of paper telling me that I was an effective teacher, but it was still an awesome feeling to pass on my first attempt when 50% of the people fail on their first try. I was ecstatic!

I’m proud that I have lost 40+ pounds, feel so much healthier, and have ran freakin 5K’s. Still shocked over it all!!

Thanks for making me take the time to look at what I’ve accomplished and be proud of who I am.

I’m proud of you and how you manage to keep all your balls in the air while you juggle with a smile and great attitude!!!