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Aug 14 2025 - All the small things

Prompt: What achievements have you had this month?

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Achievements are funny things and they mean different things to different people.

My initial thought when I think of my achievements is to think of the big things - getting a promotion or new job, passing a test, or gaining an accreditation. At school it would be winning some sporting event or other. And they are great achievements. They are the type of things you can add to CVs, or boast about to boost your ego. They are things you are proud of and want to tell people about.

But, there are other achievements that are JUST as, if not more, important; that we don't shout about enough. For example, today the kids and I were up, dressed and out of the house early enough to grab breakfast at the local cafe before they headed off to school. This is a big deal - mostly because my daughter and I as sloths in the mornings.

Another achievement is that the kids have only been late twice this year... Make no mistake, this is a miracle, and not a minor one.

I haven't been in the mood to deal with people for the passed few weeks because... well... life sucks and shit happens to good people. So, attending my son's parkour class last weekend after avoiding it like to plague, so I didn't have to people with people is, again, a monumental achievement.

Last night, I went to the shops and bought ingredients, and then COOKED a meal, rather than putting them away in the fridge and then ordering take out... - Winning -

Honestly, I know first hand that sometimes just getting out of bed in the morning, or doing a load of laundry is an achievement - particularly if you manage to dry it AND PUT IT AWAY!! The whole point is that you have managed to complete or do something. It makes you feel good - no matter how small the task might be...

It's worth remembering that it's ok to be your own cheerleader and that sometimes the small things are the hardest to do. We should celebrate the small things just as much as anything else.