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Weekly Challenge #87

Ed_Ed_ Moderator Posts: 1,551 Extreme Poster
edited January 2023 in General Chat


Hey,

This week, we are doing the 3 positive thoughts a day challenge. The aim is simple, for you to share three positive thoughts/things that you have thought about each day this week. They can be as big or as small as you like :3 

Interestingly, there is some thinking that this can help you gain focus and clarity by actually writing the positive things down, as it is natural for our minds to forget about these things when facing negative thoughts. By writing them down, it helps your mind remember, plus, you'll have a whole thread of positivity to lean on  <3.

Finally, a bonus challenge - why not have a go at visualising your 3 positive thoughts, this could be through drawing, scribbling or some pictures for example. If you have some spare time, get creative and share with us below :)

As always, If you have any ideas of things we can do for the next weekly challenge head over to this thread to share your ideas. 

Have fun!

Ed
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  • SienaSiena Posts: 15,681 Skive's The Limit
    edited March 2019
    So this is embarrassing cause my hand writing is so messy lol. 
    But here are my three positives of today 



    I think i mean *ate not eat.lol but too late to change it now ah





    “And when they look at you, they won't see everything you've been through. They won't see the **** that turned to scars that began to fade with time. They won't see the heartbreaking things that shook up and changed your entire world. They won't know how many tears you cried or even what it was you were crying about. They won't see how strong you had to be because you had no other choice. What they will see though is how compassionate you are because you experienced pain. What they will see is how kind you are because you experienced how cruel the world is. What they will see is how good you are because you've seen how bad things or people can be. The difference between you and your experiences are who you choose to be, despite everything that could have turned you cold and unkind.You are the good the world needs and the best of us.” ~ Kirsten Corley
  • Ed_Ed_ Moderator Posts: 1,551 Extreme Poster
    @Shaunie - Looks pretty good handwriting to me, particularly if you compare it to mine in the original post  =)  Some great positive thoughts too, thanks for sharing, and getting creative. Will be interesting to see how people feel at the end of the week if they do this every day. Does it make a difference?
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  • Former MemberFormer Member Moderator Posts: 1,084 Wise Owl
    My three positives from yesterday were 

    1. I got through a really difficult 12.5 hour shift at work, 
    2. I am now on annual leave
    3. I listened to some throwback music on my walk home from work last night which cheered me up :smile:
  • Millie2787Millie2787 Community Champion Posts: 5,194 Part of The Furniture
    Yesterday’s were 
    1. I had a really positive session with Beth 
    2.i finished my short story I was writting 
    3.i I found a really good new playlist on Spotify 
    Sometimes all you need is one person to believe in you , for you to begin to believe in yourself.
  • Millie2787Millie2787 Community Champion Posts: 5,194 Part of The Furniture
    Ed_ said:
    @Shaunie - Looks pretty good handwriting to me, particularly if you compare it to mine in the original post  =)  Some great positive thoughts too, thanks for sharing, and getting creative. Will be interesting to see how people feel at the end of the week if they do this every day. Does it make a difference?



    @Ed_ this used to be somthing my CAMHS worker would get me to do . She would get me to do mine in the morning to get me set up for the day ahead and it used to give me that sort of positive mindset for the day but I ended up giving up doing it as I couldn’t think of anything to write 😂

    Sometimes all you need is one person to believe in you , for you to begin to believe in yourself.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 3,590 Community Veteran
    1- I reached out to a friend before doing something destructive 😊 (and feel so much better now)
    2- she helped me with a few odd jobs and feel more relaxed now some of its been done.
    3- treated myself and ordered some clothes I actually love instead of one's that hide my body/scars 
  • SienaSiena Posts: 15,681 Skive's The Limit
    Lol 


    I don’t know why i look at my attempted boohoo drawing and think it looks like a coffin. Either thats my depressive brain or bad drawing
    “And when they look at you, they won't see everything you've been through. They won't see the **** that turned to scars that began to fade with time. They won't see the heartbreaking things that shook up and changed your entire world. They won't know how many tears you cried or even what it was you were crying about. They won't see how strong you had to be because you had no other choice. What they will see though is how compassionate you are because you experienced pain. What they will see is how kind you are because you experienced how cruel the world is. What they will see is how good you are because you've seen how bad things or people can be. The difference between you and your experiences are who you choose to be, despite everything that could have turned you cold and unkind.You are the good the world needs and the best of us.” ~ Kirsten Corley
  • Millie2787Millie2787 Community Champion Posts: 5,194 Part of The Furniture
    Ohhh ignore the shitty handwriting and drawings 😂😂😂

    Sometimes all you need is one person to believe in you , for you to begin to believe in yourself.
  • Ed_Ed_ Moderator Posts: 1,551 Extreme Poster
    edited September 17
    @Millie2787 @Past User @Shaunie

    Loving all of these, how are you all finding it so far? I think they all look really cool, and I wouldn't worry about whether they look 'perfect' or not and focus on whether this gives you a sense of headspace or perspective when you are doodling. That's the real goal :)

    Millie - interesting point in terms of thinking of things to write. Perhaps it's worth thinking that it doesn't have to be particularly big, some days just tend to be fairly normal, with not a lot to report, but if you look back, there will be things that have made you laugh or smile, small victories that you have reached personally etc that are still worth holding on to :3

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  • Millie2787Millie2787 Community Champion Posts: 5,194 Part of The Furniture
    - it’s been a really difficult day for me today with finding out I Failed both my exams so I found it really hard to do Today and only managed to get 2 😊

    Sometimes all you need is one person to believe in you , for you to begin to believe in yourself.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Lyrical Poster Posts: 5,462 Part of The Furniture
    My three from today 


  • Millie2787Millie2787 Community Champion Posts: 5,194 Part of The Furniture
    The little girl one really cheered me up today ❤️
    Also featuring some Beautiful mix paper 😜
    Sometimes all you need is one person to believe in you , for you to begin to believe in yourself.
  • SienaSiena Posts: 15,681 Skive's The Limit
    Just one positive is I managed to go to work 
    “And when they look at you, they won't see everything you've been through. They won't see the **** that turned to scars that began to fade with time. They won't see the heartbreaking things that shook up and changed your entire world. They won't know how many tears you cried or even what it was you were crying about. They won't see how strong you had to be because you had no other choice. What they will see though is how compassionate you are because you experienced pain. What they will see is how kind you are because you experienced how cruel the world is. What they will see is how good you are because you've seen how bad things or people can be. The difference between you and your experiences are who you choose to be, despite everything that could have turned you cold and unkind.You are the good the world needs and the best of us.” ~ Kirsten Corley
  • SienaSiena Posts: 15,681 Skive's The Limit
    Aw i failed to do this everyday of the week lol

    three of my positives thoughts of today are There are still  a few days before it is the weekend. My room is a tidyish & i spoke to someone from Young Womans trust today 
    “And when they look at you, they won't see everything you've been through. They won't see the **** that turned to scars that began to fade with time. They won't see the heartbreaking things that shook up and changed your entire world. They won't know how many tears you cried or even what it was you were crying about. They won't see how strong you had to be because you had no other choice. What they will see though is how compassionate you are because you experienced pain. What they will see is how kind you are because you experienced how cruel the world is. What they will see is how good you are because you've seen how bad things or people can be. The difference between you and your experiences are who you choose to be, despite everything that could have turned you cold and unkind.You are the good the world needs and the best of us.” ~ Kirsten Corley
  • SienaSiena Posts: 15,681 Skive's The Limit
    And I had a fortune cookie and it said something like "good news are coming to you" obvs it says something positive lol but still 
    “And when they look at you, they won't see everything you've been through. They won't see the **** that turned to scars that began to fade with time. They won't see the heartbreaking things that shook up and changed your entire world. They won't know how many tears you cried or even what it was you were crying about. They won't see how strong you had to be because you had no other choice. What they will see though is how compassionate you are because you experienced pain. What they will see is how kind you are because you experienced how cruel the world is. What they will see is how good you are because you've seen how bad things or people can be. The difference between you and your experiences are who you choose to be, despite everything that could have turned you cold and unkind.You are the good the world needs and the best of us.” ~ Kirsten Corley
  • Ed_Ed_ Moderator Posts: 1,551 Extreme Poster
    edited April 2019
    How has it already been a month since this challenge?! I've really enjoyed looking back on all your positives, a lot of great things to hold on to! Has anyone kept this up since? If not, what was the main thing that stopped you? Perhaps it's worth adding an extra rule that life will have days where there aren't many positives, and so it's absolutely okay to have just 1 thing, which may just be that you've made it through the day. Anyone reckon they can take on the challenge of doing this for a month and seeing where things go?*BananaMonkey* said:
    My three from today 



    This sounds like my perfect self-care sunday :) Sleep, fresh air and food <3

    Millie2787 said:
    The little girl one really cheered me up today ❤️
    Also featuring some Beautiful mix paper 😜
    These are really cool :) I like how one of yours is appreciating the appreciation you were given, and then giving some out to your friends. Feels very circle of lifey :) Top marks for being on Mix paper too!
    Shaunie said:
    And I had a fortune cookie and it said something like "good news are coming to you" obvs it says something positive lol but still 
    Perhaps your fortune cookie knew about your peer-support worker role :) Congrats on that by the way, really exciting news :+1:
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  • SienaSiena Posts: 15,681 Skive's The Limit
    edited April 2019
    I really want to do this for a month!! & thank you!!  

    I don’t know what stopped me probably remembering

    Im going to be suddenly busy for the month doing my peer support training starting next week for over a month so i am going to need all the self help stuff i can, to detress and see positives to keep self well, so i may do this!
    “And when they look at you, they won't see everything you've been through. They won't see the **** that turned to scars that began to fade with time. They won't see the heartbreaking things that shook up and changed your entire world. They won't know how many tears you cried or even what it was you were crying about. They won't see how strong you had to be because you had no other choice. What they will see though is how compassionate you are because you experienced pain. What they will see is how kind you are because you experienced how cruel the world is. What they will see is how good you are because you've seen how bad things or people can be. The difference between you and your experiences are who you choose to be, despite everything that could have turned you cold and unkind.You are the good the world needs and the best of us.” ~ Kirsten Corley
  • Millie2787Millie2787 Community Champion Posts: 5,194 Part of The Furniture
    I guess I’ve been preoccupied with other things to remember to do it but I think it could be nice to do it through May knowing that’s a tough  month again !
    Sometimes all you need is one person to believe in you , for you to begin to believe in yourself.
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