Milestones or Steps Completed! Share and Celebrate Here :)
Congratulations! You made it to the next level on your growth path. Share with us the #1 thing you learned on this leg of your journey!
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@GlenM I'm slowly starting to accept who I am. I have found role models that are like me (which took a long time to discover) and now feel stronger for it.
@1pennyforyourthoughts It's awesome that you found role models that made you feel stronger; it's always nice to have such people in our lives. I'm so proud to hear you are embracing who you are; well done!
I am trying not to be perfect
@BurrowingOwl Ah, many of us strive to be perfectionists as unrealistic as it is; I am proud of your efforts! :)
I have learned that I need to control what I say when I'm stressed or anxious! I worry I may say something that I don't mean because I get very irritable.
@cathrynmonroe It is quite hard to have self control when one feels stressed or anxious! Having such an awareness certainly helps. Well done!
I learned to be mindful of my emotions, define them, find what causes them, and address these triggers in a constructive manner.
@GoldenJar Amazing, I'm so glad that you were able to learn how to manage your emotions in such a logical manner! Mindfullness certainly helps in clearing the mind and sorting through our emotions. Well done!
I learned people can be very kind even when you are not kind to yourself
@teleah70 Well said! Indeed, we are often our own worst critics. Luckily, we have 7Cups and its community to help us foster self kindness. :)
I have learned to combat my anxieties. This has helped me to create better coping mechanisms.
@thoughtfulMap838 Yay, so glad you have developed coping methods to help with your anxieties. Well done!
I learned that I'm a lot harder on myself than I give myself credit for... like... A LOT harder on myself than what's healthy
@AnyaThePickleInAPickle You are certainly not alone! Many people are harsher to themselves than others and are quite critical of themselves. Admitting this is definitely a step forward in developing self confidence. :) Well done, and we are here for you!
I'm learning how to control my feelings in a positive way and letting GOD take control of the situations that I can't change ( Faith )
@Tomcindyforever01 Great Job! It's never easy is it?
I'm learning to deal with my problems in a positive way
@Tomcindyforever01 Hello there, it is nice to see you here again! I'm glad that you are learning to view things more positively and realizing what you can and cannot control. Best wishes to you, and well done!
Even with making lots of progress, sometimes a little thing will happen out of the blue and bring up cycling thoughts of grief again.
@AffyAvo Indeed, life has a tendency to throw things out of the blue and hindering progress. I hope you are okay, and we were here for you! :) Also, thank you for all the hard work and support you contribute to the community!