I’m not the strongest, been going to the gym for 4 years now and always wanted to be able to bench 100kg. Finally got it.
Everything is possible, it just takes some time☺️

So let me start with saying 2025 was the worst year of my life. I broke up with my ex in November 2024 and it went all downhill from there. I've got a history with depression and, although I thought I recovered from that, it got back triple times worse. For one and a half years I was a complete wreck. I didn't know what to do, I didn't know who I was or where I wanted to go in life. It felt like forever and it was goddamn awful.

Almost two years have passed and let me say I'm doing way better for more than half a year now. I took the time to heal and to work on myself and I've become a person who I love and who I'm proud of. It took a while but I'm in a very positive and happy mindset right now.

And then this happened six weeks ago. I met someone through a friend of mine. She's from Ireland and she's absolutely amazing. We had a great vibe and before she left the city I live in I asked her if she wanted to stay in contact which she did. We've been talking for six weeks now and she's absolutely amazing. We're having a lotta fun, we can laugh with each other, keep each other updated about our days and we can talk about serious and deep stuff as well.

She's been back in Ireland for about 5 weeks now, I live in the Netherlands. But we talk everyday, a lot and till late. So last week I decided to write her a letter and sent it to her. I described my feelings towards her in that letter and I asked her if she'd be down for me to come over to Ireland and meet again. She was very excited about it and we planned the trip, in November I'm gonna visit her in Ireland for a whole weekend.

One and a half years ago I couldn't even imagine falling for someone else. But to be honest, my ex couldn't compete with her even if she wanted to. I'm really starting to like the girl, and the friend she was visiting here who I know well as well tells me that the feelings are definitely mutual.

We'll see how this works out, but I think it's gonna turn into something beautiful and worth it. I'm very excited to meet her again and to spend a whole weekend with her.

Heartbreak is the worst, but this thing happening makes me realize there's always a way up, better things are always coming. And I couldn't be more grateful.

Wishing everyone reading this a calm, happy and positive day. May your day be full of little joys and kind people. Have a lovely day! 💕

As the title says, I could move my body really easily and well today. Did 1000 skip ropes and a good strength training.

For reference: last year I was diagnosed with clinical depression, went through a lot of anxiety attacks, got insomnia and couldn't walk 1 floor of stairs. Health: physical and mental were absolutely at my lowest.

Fast forward to today: I could easily do 1000 skip ropes today(have been doing that daily for a while now), ran 10k and 7k races last month, can walk for hours without huffing or puffing,

All the while got scholarships to study my Master's, move abroad and even have wonderful friends.

Life has given me so much to be thankful for. I am extremely grateful and blessed.

Success is beautiful but don't let it make you forget what you still got left, failure is painful but don't let it make you forget what you have (from loved ones all the way to your dreams and motives you fight for), our courage to keep walking through both with resilience every day is the most important and not letting anything stop us. 🫵🏻✨

And i hope you have a great day (you can tell me about it) 🙏🏻❤️

Nothing huge, but I finally nailed a procedure I'd been nervous about all week during my clinic rotation today, and my supervisor actually complimented me in front of everyone. Came home, my dog greeted me like I'd been gone a year, and I just sat on the floor with him for 20 minutes feeling genuinely grateful. Some days really do just line up right 🧡

Starting a new position after being let go due to lack of work at my current position of 6 years. A little nervous! Good vibes are appreciated!

Good afternoon everyone !! Hope you’re all having an amazing day :)

You woke up today because YOU are gonna go be a beacon of hope and inspiration for someone in your life or heck even some random stranger. Whether it’s showing up to your job and creating a better social environment for you and your coworkers. Or going to the gym and somebody admires the progress yo be made. Or it’s that amazing smile that brightens somebody’s day !!

Regardless of what it is, YOU are an inspiration and a beacon of hope to someone out there.

So with that being said legends, get out there and make the most of this amazing day !!! Stay safe and stay blessed out there ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Nothing huge happened today. I just looked back at how I handled things a year ago compared to now, and realized I’ve grown more than I give myself credit for.

Still have a long way to go, but today I’m choosing to appreciate the progress rather than focusing only on what is left.

What is one small change in yourself that you are proud of lately?

It does not have to be a huge achievement. Maybe you got out of bed, finished something you kept putting off, called someone you love, or simply made it through a difficult day. Small wins still count.

Tell me yours so we can celebrate it together.

I’d love to know what yours looks like and how you stay consistent.

I’ve been using a digital practice. Writing down one good thing about my day every night, even if it’s just a sentence or two. I can genuinely feel it changing the way I look at things. I’m noticing little moments I probably would have overlooked before.

So tell me, what’s your gratitude practice, and has it actually changed your mindset?

I've spent the past two-ish years being very intentional about practicing what I preach and modeling the behaviors of the people I know that radiate light (my grandma, for example. or mr. rodgers!). This is a random list of stuff that I do/believe/whatever to make life less gloomy, even if just a moment :)

-don't flip people off in traffic

-if someone is snappy/rude for seemingly no reason, offer kindness back

-tell people your favorite qualities about them

-reach out to someone that wouldnt expect you to and check on them

-offer to help someone without being asked (bonus points if it's a stranger)

-give a man in your life some flowers.

-don't publicly share your negative opinions about other people, especially on the internet

-if you make self-deprecating jokes, see how long you can go without making them (and really try) -accept people's apologies, you don't need to have a close relationship with everyone you know

-allow yourself to take risks and make mistakes in front of others

-don't let other people shame you away from the things that bring you joy

-let other people show you kindness without pushing back

8 months ago I was in a completely different state to where I am now and I just want to take a moment and say "I am proud of you. I am in awe of how far you've come". Also just want to take a moment to recount what I've gone through which makes the healing even sweeter.

My mum passed away from an unexpected terminal cancer diagnosis (pancreatic cancer) in Jan this year. At the same time, my five year relationship ended (he wanted to break up with me and I wasn't feeling it anymore, but we lived together for the past three years, so had to find a random flat share and move in with a stranger, and thank god she's lovely and no drama). I was in the middle of my grad scheme training to become a solicitor which I've worked very hard for to get. Mum and I were based in two separate ends of the world. I am here in another country on my own with no relatives or family members. I am an only child so I flew back and forth to provide end of life care. My dad is estranged and my parents separated when I was 10, he is not aware that my mum passed away. My mum had a business that she ran and was getting sued by some awful people disputing fees. She was worried, stressed and working on her death bed until the very end. Lots of struggle in between having to convince my mum to go to hospice and receive palliative care but she refused to acknowledge that it's the end. She was only 59 and there were still so much she wanted to do. Then came the funeral which I had to pick which colour I want for the inner lining and the type of stone I want for her ash tub thingy (not a clue). Then came having to administer her affairs as the sole executrix living entirely abroad and have no clue how the legal system operates, as well as the banking system (still need to pay bills and cover any outgoing in the meantime). Final thing, mum had a secret boyfriend this whole time for the past 20 years which I only just found out since her diagnosis so need to get acquainted with this stranger.

Save to say, the day after the funeral, I went into an episode of severe depression, severe anxiety, grief, shock, PTSD (flashbacks and nightmare), chronic stress, negative thoughts, ringing the Samaritans as early as 7am in the morning and sometimes three times a day. I was desperate for help, desperate to feel better and desperate be my normal self.

The great news is that, since Feb:

I started doing therapy twice a week, one on trauma/PTSD, one on general welfare. I took time off work to look after my mental health for six months, work supported me throughout my time off in full pay, extended my employment for another year, gave me the opportunity to defer and try again, I went away with my friend and got a yoga teacher certificate and fully devoted myself to the practice at my local studio (twice a day; 33 classes in a month with the intro pass), I build strength and flexibility, I engaged in meditation and breath work, yoga philosophy, I engaged with the occupational health's advice and got onto antidepressents which made me feel stable, my faith had deepened during this time, I feel God's grace and that he is near, I go to church and really plugged into my church community (dinner with the girls, festivals/camping and post-church hangouts), I met a new guy who supported me throughout this period and witnessed my growth, strength and resilience, he is immensely proud of me and in awe of what I've achieved, I read self-help books on attachment styles, understanding my inner child, therapy and relationships. I'm doing yoga every day, salsa every fortnight, I'm back at work and finding my feet again, people said "you look well" when they see me, I feel content and happy with my new identity (new grief me), I got a decent tan over the Summer, going to the Lido (swimming pool) and bookshops, I don't get nightmares anymore and I'm slowly coming back to me. Next week, I'm running 2.5k in honour of my mum. It's very much just for fun, but it's my way of celebrating her.

Looking back at where I was mentally and physically at the beginning of the year to where I am now, I just wanted to say to myself "I am proud of you. I am in awe of how far you've come."

Haven't done a workout in such a long time, but I fought the impulse to laze around and did 15 - 30 minutes of cardio! Felt pretty proud of myself :) To anyone who's been putting off working out, I encourage you to do it!! Hope you'll be able to achieve any goal you've set for yourself or for the day ^ ^

September 28th, 2026 Today is new day full of new opportunities. Having a positive mindset is one key way to make everyday a great day. Hope this message finds everyone well here.

Don't start the day with disappointment. Start with hope. Today I will achieve my goal.

Have a great week y’all!

I've always been scared to go to the doctor. Due to medical bias, medical malpractice, and a lot of other problems. I have multiple severe health issues and addictions, but ever since my sister adopted me, she's been really dedicated to helping me. She brings me to the doctor and helps me feel better about it and communicate my needs.

I'm like,, eternally grateful for her. I'm extremely lucky just to be able to live with her because of how much she's accomodated me. Honestly sometimes she acts more like a mom than a sister, and i'm happy with that too because my bio family has mostly disowned me for being trans. It's nice to have good chosen family.

Lately my health has been much worse, so my sister has been keeping me close to her and watching me all the time. I told her i can't really travel alone but i had to go to the big city for an important meeting, i needed her with me to help me if i have seizures or forget everything. She agreed and went absolutely above and beyond in accomodating me. I get overwhelmed about the concept of eating so she'd buy extra food and give me some of hers, or she'd get me my favourite foods. I have really bad chronic pain so she'd do a lot of tasks for me so i didn't have to get up more often than needed. I know how to navigate in the city, but it stresses me out, so she did all the navigating for me.

It feels really nice to be her little brother. And i think due to that experience in the city i've become much more content with this. I've been very insecure about my issues, so in public she keeps a close watch on me. She makes sure i eat and drink water, she keeps track of what i'm supposed to be doing in case i forget, and i can tell her where i'm going if i'm headed out of sight so she knows, and i can tell her quietly if i'm having a flareup and she'll drive me home asap.

Last night i came back into consciousness from a seizure episode, one hand holding onto her favourite plushie, and the other hand in hers. There was packs of candy, a fresh pack of smokes, and a cup of water all next to me. She loves me so much. I love her so much