Three Good Things Today - Part 10

[Kizzie]

Here is a thread in which you can record 3 good things, large or small that happened in your day.  It focuses us on the fact that even on bad days there are usually some good things that happen. On really good days it reminds us that we are moving out of the dark storm of CPTSD more and perhaps that our EFs are fewer and less intense. And how good is that?!

[Blueberry]

1) After a couple hours lying down in collapse/shutdown, I got up again
2) I'm focussing on the loving memories between me and an elderly friend, rather than on anything her adult children are saying and I'm cherishing the last lovely and surprisingly clear phone call I had with her about 5 months ago
3) I opened my attic windows to air the place - the outside air is warmer than inside atm - and I have managed a little housework

[Blueberry]

1) Long lie-in this morning
2) Went to a drop-in half hour sing-along this morning, which was fun
3) Being in the warm sun while out and about
4) Had a nice chat with a friend after the sing-along

[Mathilde3]

That sounds good blueberry.

1. I worked. I am so happy around these kids. Or actually, I was so sad that I broke down crying on the toilet twice. But they lifted me up enough to keep going. And be a bit better now. I get free hugs and sweet words. And it just is the best job.

2. I spoke to my friend. She is the sweetest. We've known eachother for more than a decade.

3. At work a new kid got an epileptic attack. When I was alone at the group. I stayed extremely calm. And acted well. I soothingly talked to him, put him in a safe position, then got a colleague and instructed her to watch him, then quickly got another colleague whom I know is trained to deal with epilepsy. I felt proud that I was able to act calmly in a stressful situation. And help him.

[WabiSabi]

1) It's a beautiful, fresh day, and the sun is shining.

2) I got to try purple sweet potatoes for the first time. I've been wanting to try them for years.

3) Been reacquainted with some old books that were in storage. Didn't realise I missed them so much.

[Mathilde3]

1. I'm discovering great music. Music is a lifesaver.
2. I went to the nature area nearby with kid, ex and his daughter. We had a good time.
3. I feel bad. But I managed to get up and do what I needed to do.

[WabiSabi]

1. Weather nice again.

2. Ate some strawberries.

3. Planted some seeds.

[Blueberry]

1) It was satisfying    the dust bunnies - the way they all got sucked up and disappeared
2) It was good I got up at all today
3) Looking at a postcard near my computer - green, hilly country interspersed with trees and houses

[Mathilde S]

1. I felt horrid today, filled with selfhatred about things I truly did wrong, yet I managed to get out of bed and work. All day. With the teens at daycare. And was cheered up a bit.

2. I bought yellow Tulips to brighten up the home for me and kid.

3. I got back 1200 euro from taxes. It all goes to paying off debt. But it saved me from "bankruptcy". Lawyer, medical costs, energy bills, clothes for kid. All paid. Just a few more months and we are cleared. If i manage things well.

4. I let kid choose either a gift or a day out together for his birthday. He choose the shared activity. I feel honoured and happy he likes to go out together.

5.  Someone helped me with my garden. It was overgrown and the trees and bushes needed to be cut. Now everything is clean again. I am happy and grateful. We can plant a few nice flowers for spring.