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I've washed the dishes, taken the garbage out, vacuumed, folded the laundry and showered. Now I'm going to the gym for a workout. I know it seems stupid to tell you all this but the alternative was to just sit around in my pj's and I almost decided to do just that. But i feel better now that I'm doing stuff. And I'm posting this in hopes someone will tell me good job.

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kenster1

sounds like a eventful day and you done the right thing.plenty of time maybe to relax after the gym.yip its a good job from me.

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thank you!

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2468abcmuk

You always feel better if u push through the bad bits & a good session at the gym definitely

Works wonders for the mind & soul

Think you doing great 👍

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i did an hour of the elliptical machine at the gym and i feel much better, like my old self

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👍👍👍

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RubberDuck123

Keep it up! Its so liberating when the days have something eventfull happening. I hope more of these days are headed your way. Keep it up :)

in reply to RubberDuck123

I will try to keep it up

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Sillysausage234

Small victories all add up 🙂

in reply to Sillysausage234

they do!

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sarah56

thats good, your almost there

in reply to sarah56

thank you for your encouragement!

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thanks!

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bonkers65

Good Work :)

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Gettingthere73

You’ve already been more productive that I have all week! You’re on the right path and you’ve got this! I’m so proud of you!

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Coralrose5

Great job! I love those productive days

Mornings are always the worst. Well done for pushing through. Here in the UK it’s 07:50 and I understand where you’re coming from! Once you have given yourself that push, the adrenaline that has worn off overnight kicks in and I know I’ll feel fine again. Thanks for sharing😊

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optimuscoolbeans

What a victory. Always a tough one to choose the exercise path over the do nothing path.

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Bluejug

Well done! I know how difficult it is to find the mental and physical strength to get up and keep moving. But you did it and felt much better and you can do it again! Have a great day today. X

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Want2BHappy3

I don't think it's stupid, your telling us that you've made progress I did the same thing. I'm use to laying around today I went out ran errands, then went swimming. I Live in California we're having a heat wave. Seem like every senior citizen within a 20 mile radius was there??? I felt better after that, I'll have to stop swimming for a few months. Can't afford the gym fees.

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susanjo613

I’m extremely impressed and envious that you got to the gym as well!

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AllegroCat

I just got up and looked at everything I * should * have done yesterday. I'm glad I decided to read my email. Your post gave me the inspiration to move. Good job!!

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Ingramk

Good job getting up and doing some stuff..even when you do not feel like it. I have to make myself get up too sometimes. And Kudos on the gym...that will def help release those endorphins and help you feel better.!

Stay motivated! You’re doing great!!

Good job! Celebrating victories is never a stupid thing.

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Hollick

👍

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Rgatcia77

As I sit here and contemplate my day..... Staying in all day was an option. Now... with some great motivating statements.... I’m preparing for a day at the gym!

Thank you! You Rock!

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NeuronerdDoaty

Woohoo! I like to use this as a way to be accountable. That’s what it’s here for.

I think you’re awesome. I hope you feel good about you! 🥇⭐️

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laxma

Great job- I have a saying that I try to stick to most mornings- GET up - Get ready and get Out. - It helps with the day - Yesterday I did it and it was a good day - today I slept in and the anxiety was a bit worse this morning

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PabloPicasso2011

Good job!

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Lilly5

Yes, good job! God bless you.

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sweetiepye

Excellent ! That's the way we knock depression, panic, and anxiety out of the ball park. Solid little days like this give us our confidence back. Winner, winner, chicken dinner. Pam

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Tetelatia

FANTASTIC JOB. I'M HAPPY YOU'RE FEELING SO GOOD TODAY. 😊

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Mellowme73

Good job! You did stuff AND went to the gym. The better part of you got to it and you actually "flipped-off" the part of you that would just stay home. I'm inspired...thanks!

I will definitely tell you good job!

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