Comments on: Make Yourself Proud

By: Kate

Kate — Tue, 25 May 2010 17:09:52 +0000

I started making myself proud after learning that my husband of 10 years wanted to split. I’ve worked hard to take one step at a time to change my negative attitude to a positive one. It’s been 6 months since we first started fighting, and the future of our marriage is still questionable, but I am proud of the personal changes that I’ve been making for the sake of myself, my kids, and everyone around me. This is an excellent blog, and one that I wish I had read months or years ago. Thanks for the kick!

By: LUCKY

LUCKY — Mon, 17 May 2010 18:20:39 +0000

This is the day I turn the corner. I’ve been caught in the ‘Death Spiral’ for a long time. I have always had a lot of confidence in myself and my family.

I lost everything but my family during the Great Recession. I mean everything.

But today it starts over with one small step. I’m going to call some old friends. The upside is I get to start with a fresh sheet of paper.

It’s like wishing you new in high school what you know now. Damn, I was awesome at the top of my game.

I know the moves. Today I get my mind right and start over.

By: Gina Magini

Gina Magini — Sat, 08 May 2010 19:35:21 +0000

What a great article. I am going to write several pages on my new book. I am. I mean it. Really.

By: Growth Spurt

Growth Spurt — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:55:53 +0000

What annoys me is that other peoples opinions show up in my head about something that should really be mine. I tell my self to man up, or let my self know that this is my head, nobody elses. I’m proud that I believe that I’m a fucking awesome person without anyone telling me so. I know I will get what I work for.

By: Make Your “Reasons I Kick” List

Make Your “Reasons I Kick” List — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:43:20 +0000

[...] strongly urge you to call bullshit on yourself by putting into words all the reasons you should be proud of yourself. Make a list of the reasons you’re really good at what you do. And if you’re only [...]

By: Magnolia

Magnolia — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:29:01 +0000

I wrote out a short schedule this morning. I ran across this post in my inbox this past week and as usual, loved it. I deal with this stuff in my head ALL THE TIME. It’s rather satisfying to know that I’m *on to something* rather than engaging in what I’ve perceived as my usual neurotic-banter with myself.

I’m going to be 53 years old in two weeks. I’m on the cusp of actually launching the writing career that I’ve dreamed of my entire life but kept locked away because my negative self talk kept telling me I “couldn’t do it, stupid”.

Anyway…..this year has been the banner year for me in terms of pushing myself out of my comfort zone (read: rut) and DOING something to make my dream come out of my head and into my life.

I get overwhelmed with all that is in front for a variety of reasons and realized that the only way I’m going to get any forward motion is to throw down an anchor until my head stops spinning. Writing a few things down to help me *do* something instead of hyper-ventilating over what I’m NOT doing has been my “one thing to do today”

I woke up depressed and anxious. I made myself walk downstairs and write down 5 things I’m going to do today. 3 of the 5 have nothing to do with my writing career, but the other 2 do. So, I am proud.

Now, I need to get away from this comment section so I can go *do* one of the things on my list – buy food.
Magnolia´s last blog ..Easy Pickled Beets

By: Carlos Serrano

Carlos Serrano — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:36:58 +0000

Great Monday Kick Dave.

i’m creative director for my design studio. Aside from my regular client work, i like to compose music, write and draw stuff.
i have realized that if I give these non-client activities a daily hour assignment and do my best to follow them close I’ll be able to get much better results from ALL of my activities.
You kick ass. Monday Ass.
thanks a lot

By: Felicia Fredlund

Felicia Fredlund — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:16:40 +0000

I’m going to write some fiction. 30 minutes I think.
Thanks for the encouragement to do what makes us feel good.
Felicia Fredlund´s last blog ..Easy Learning is the Bane of My Existence

By: Are You Proud of Yourself?

Are You Proud of Yourself? — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:16:04 +0000

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By: Cliff Georgia

Cliff Georgia — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:39:38 +0000

I need to be unafraid of making mistakes. I keep on wondering about outcomes.