3 positive things

I think it's time for me to pay more attention to myself and how I can be a better self. So today I called into this teleconference about ADHD and self-esteem. Very interesting, especially because it's so nice to hear from other people who have the same issues as I do. I feel like they understand me, and that's not something I get often around here. I mean, they really get me, because as they talk about themselves or others with ADHD they are talking about me! I feel so relaxed after listening in. So now one of the things that I know I need to work on is positive thinking. Instead of focusing so much on the negative things, I need to realize that one negative doesn't make all negative. One of the ideas from this call was to write down 3 good things that happened today and why they went well. Not really a new concept but I like the idea that it helps me look at what I can control. So what are my 3 things that went well today ...

1: walkNationwide. I signed up, gave my $10 for my favorite non-profit, and walked 3 miles. It went well because I did something good for someone else, and I did something good for me. I could have just decided not to walk because the sky was threatening rain. It even started sprinkling before we started. I could have walked the easy 1 mile, or around the block, or any short distance I wanted to. But, I need the exercise, I had good company and I went ahead with the walk. It was a good feeling. Plus I wore the t-shirt at work, so everyone knew that I was doing this good thing. That always makes a person feel good.
2: I emptied the dishwasher, re-loaded and washed the next load. It may not seem like alot to the average person, but for me, it was a huge accomplishment. I live in a household full of adhd'ers so it is difficult to start/finish anything and it is extremely difficult to keep the house clean. Our sink and counters are always piled up with dirty dishes, and the dishwasher will sit for a week or more with clean dishes in it, until one of us can't take it anymore. Well today I took control and emptied the dishwasher and started the new load all in the same time period. Go me!
3: I wrote in my blog (see, right here, I'm writing in my blog). I actually started the computer, logged in and started typing. I otherwise have that avoidance issue where, I haven't done something in awhile so I just quit. I avoid and avoid until I decide to start over and then I feel guilty. Well, I may be starting over, but I started over today! I could have waited until tomorrow. But I didn't, so that is an accomplishment!

There it is, I came up with 3 positive things and why they went well. This does make me feel better. I think I will go eat some ice cream and then go to bed, smiling. ;o)