what is your proudest accomplishment?
By lauren
@sprinklesare4winners (531)
Avenel, New Jersey
September 15, 2015 6:18pm CST
ive been feeling a little down on myself lately, in somewhat of a funk. so i figured id focus on some of my accomplishments instead of the failures.
i have had my strong moments. i went to college in a totally new city (boston) when i was 18, even though i had never been really independent in nature before. i graduated with honors, and even worked in the city (nyc) at an internship, commuting back and forth for over a year. these are all things that were out of my comfort zone, but that i was able to push myself to do.
my biggest accomplishment, though, has definitely been in weight loss. at one point, i had lost 100 lbs from my highest weight (i started exercising and eating healthy when i went off to school). it was a really long commitment i made to myself, and it wasnt easy.
im still struggling with my weight and body image, and sometimes i forget all of these things i have done and how i CAN push myself, if i have confidence.
what is your biggest accomplishment(s)?
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
16 Sep 15
I am in awe of your accomplishments Lauren! You are great friend!
I think my best accomplishment is having survived a lot of bad situations..it took quickness, good reflexes and an intuition that I have. I am blessed to be here.
I think my best accomplishment is having survived a lot of bad situations..it took quickness, good reflexes and an intuition that I have. I am blessed to be here.3 people like this
@sprinklesare4winners (531)
• Avenel, New Jersey
16 Sep 15
thank you! and surviving is no easy feat. if youre inthe wrong headspace, you can definitely let the worst times get the best of you. im always amazed by the strong women i know who survive and are stronger for the tough times they went through
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
16 Sep 15
@sprinklesare4winners When we need our strength Lauren, it is amazing how it appears for us!
@sprinklesare4winners (531)
• Avenel, New Jersey
16 Sep 15
@TiarasOceanView amen!
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
16 Sep 15
got the courage up to walk out of a bad relationship and move on, have lost 50 pounds (50 to go, but hey 50 is still big), and still manage to walk out the door to go to work despite pretty nasty panic attacks and anxiety.
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@gregario888 (1276)
• Aurangabad, India
16 Sep 15
We humans are pretty fragile at times, almost a bundle of nerves. Sometimes it is really tough to shake off the blue beetles of self doubt and worry.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
16 Sep 15
@sprinklesare4winners that was probably the hardest thing I had and have ever done. it's where all of the panic attacks and anxiety issues came from. I did it, fell apart for awhile, and now see myself as a vase that had been shattered and glued back together. Yeah, I am back to being functional, but some scars, and glue lines will never go away.
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@sprinklesare4winners (531)
• Avenel, New Jersey
16 Sep 15
those are all awesome accomplishments. its difficult to overcome, thats for sure! i think its amazing you got out of a bad situation, not all people are capable of that, of knowing theyre worth more and having the strength to leave. thats inspiring!
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@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
16 Sep 15
raising my 5 children by myself..owning and running a business for 23 years..and never going to jail..hahah
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@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
16 Sep 15
@sprinklesare4winners just keep doing what you are already ..you are doing great!
@sprinklesare4winners (531)
• Avenel, New Jersey
16 Sep 15
i aspire to be like you!! one day :) right now im trying to manage myself lol
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@gregario888 (1276)
• Aurangabad, India
16 Sep 15
That is a great way of getting the blues off your back, and pepping your self up, for better things.
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@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
16 Sep 15
I would have to agree with @Rosekitty that raising my 2 children, mostly alone, was the greatest and most rewarding thing I have ever done.
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@sprinklesare4winners (531)
• Avenel, New Jersey
16 Sep 15
thank you! its a long process. ups and downs. im still learning to go through it!
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@Hate2Iron (15727)
• Canada
18 Sep 15
I'm having a hard time with this one. Nothing is coming to mind. I will have to think about this during the day. Maybe it's my mood lol.
@jstory07 (140068)
• Roseburg, Oregon
16 Sep 15
That is good that you have stuck to being helalthy and eating the right foods. I have been doing that for the last ten years to help my husband loss weight.
@sprinklesare4winners (531)
• Avenel, New Jersey
16 Sep 15
that is a really amazing thing you do for him :) not everyone has such a supportive partner.
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
16 Sep 15
Weight loss - 100 - good for you!
My accomplishment is actually mine and my husband's...we were able to quiet work at ages 53/57, sell our home up north, move south and live debt free.
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
16 Sep 15
@sprinklesare4winners We didn't retire - we quit working...big difference...no where near Social Security age back then.
@sprinklesare4winners (531)
• Avenel, New Jersey
16 Sep 15
well done! definitely rare in this day and age , when the retirement age just keeps getting higher and higher
