It seems like we women with ADD are always thinking about what we're NOT doing . . .

So list something that you accomplished today that you feel good about, and let's cheer each other on! Add something even if it seems minor (for example, if you're a stay at home mom and you got a shower today, you accomplished something MAJOR!!)

Here's mine, it's noon and I have dinner in the crockpot cooking already!

I just started a new job and it is very detail-oriented. I didn't mess up any, I took my meds on time and I didn't forget anything at work/home, didn't run out of gas.

Bank account's overdrawn tho--can't have it all!

Made appointments for dog groomer & to get my hair done.:D

remembered to take the trash & recycle cans out to the curb this morning!!!

went for a walk!

Woke up and went to work (ontime too!) heh :D

went to my Dr. and started taking meds finally for the first time in about 4 years that is a big accomplishment for me

I remembered to take the keys out my car before I locked the door, I say "Keys..to..Purse" :O)

I fed the dogs before they started yelling Mommy you forgot to feed us. :D

made something more detailed for breakfast intead of being lazy n pouring cereal.

This is a great idea!

I got gas before I ran out!

I have avoiding filing for section 8 housing for years and I actually turned in my application today and found out cause I live in a domestic violence shelter i an also qualified for $5000 towards deposits and rent for as long as the money lasts. Course I went without my kids birth certificates and SS card cause they got lost along the way so I have to have those replaced and faxed into them next week.

I got Christmas presents sent off in the mail today!!!

I got the Christmas lights untangled from last year and hung them up!

Not only did I go to an appointment, but I actually made all the appointments that I've needed to make for the last 3 months. Made 2 doctor appointments for myself and a well vist appt. for my son.

I put some very late library books in a bag to make them ready to take to the library.

I sorted a bag of apples that my mother gave us some time ago, but they were not ripe then -- winter apples -- so of course we forgot about them, and I peeled and sliced two of the ones that were neither rotten or had mildew and put in freezer.

I like this thread! :)

i cleaned my kitchen. and have kept it clean, through my daughter's cookie making fit and making dinner.

i got (most) of my christmas cards mailed, and almost all of the presents wrapped, and i am only missing one or two small things in one christmas stocking. >phew<!

I put up and broke down the set (TWICE) for a Holiday Show I directed over the course of the last month. Then had a cast party this evening in my very messy home without apologizing for the mess.

I was able to make 3 major gift purchases today. 2 of them were items I was having a heck of a time finding. One was a 200 lb air hockey table that I had to wrestle out of the van by myself and get into the garage and try to hide it.

OK, something a little different for you all. I'll tell you what I've been putting off for a week now. After this, I will go do it.
Put clean clothes away
Wash dishes
Write the rest of X-mas cards
Put in load of laundry
Wrap the rest of presents
OK Girls, here I go, LOL

WOW, I am so impressed with everyone!

I actually sent out all of my Christmas cards in time for people to actually get them. Way impressed with myself!

I love to read these, please keep them coming, I feel so positive afterwards!

Okay What I Actually Did Today Was Spend Six Hourse With My Beautiful Nephew.

OK, I did'nt do all I said. Going home for the holidays, so I'm done making preperations for a 12 hr car trip.

I spent four hours with my children (8 & 12) at our local science center this afternoon. We've been there several times before but now that I'm on meds, I wasn't chomping at the bit this time to race through the exhibits and go home! The kids and I had a really good time. :)

Okay, I just spent 4 days on a trip w/the boys to the San Diego Wild Animal Park and SeaWorld, yet I still managed to get up this morning and take them to lunch and the pet store (their betafish died while we were gone)!

After weeks of procrastination I finally made an appointment and cut my hair!! I know it doesn't take much time or effort but you all know that there is just "something" that holds us back. I feel as though a weight has been lifted (pun intended ) :D

I woke up...what more do ya want??? :p

I cleaned out my briefcase and cleaned up my office! Those are MAJOR accomplishments!!!!!

Happy New Year to everyone! :)

Dawn

2 days ago I got rid of 2/3 of the boys' toys and organized the rest. (7 hours)

Today, I helped my 8yo make a movie!

This year, I wrote and mailed Christmas cards to people for the FIRST time - an intention each year, but never a reality. AND, I sent them BEFORE Christmas!

Last night, I cleaned my office!

Brought my dogs to the beach for the first time today. It was a blast, they were so excited. Gwen insisted on flipping over every single shell we found and Jack couldn't decide if he wanted to chase the waves or if he was afraid of the water. I even remembered to bring my camera so hopefully I get some good pictures.

On New Years Eve, I actually took down the X-mas tree, and have half of the decorations packed up.

of unread/undeleted messages in my yahoo e-mail account. I cleaned it out, kept the ones I wanted in their own little folders --

There are ZERO messages in my inbox!

That's something I've been putting off for almost two YEARS :)

If this is considered spam or a plug, then go ahead, somebody bonk me over the head---but dangit I AM proud and it IS an accomplishment.

I set up 3 Cafepress shops of my designs and photographs. They're all in the beginning stages, but I have this quote by my desk that says:

"Do not wait; the time will never be "just right." Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along."---Napoleon Hill

So I did just that!


Sandra
http://www.cafepress.com/imperfectdesign Home of "It's MY balloon. Get your little prick away from it!"
http://www.cafepress.com/magnoliagirl
http://www.cafepress.com/magnoliamama

Put the clothes I got for Christmas in the closet, hung neatly, and organized by type, sleeve length, collar type, and color (just a wee bit anal retentive, but if I am going to try to find something to wear at the crack of dawn, lots of organization is going to be necessary-- that or an act of God)

Ordered some of the textbooks I need for this term.

E-mailed my lead notes editor concerning pushing back the second draft deadline (not for me this time-- I am an associate notes editor this year, thus the students ask me for extensions!!!!)

Took down the Christmas Tree

Well technically I was not the one to take it down. One of my dogs knocked it over smashing half the ornaments and breaking the stand. I was the one to clean and package everything back up though.

i am back at work at the irs, and all those months of management training have paid off....i am now the proud occupant of a manager's cubby. the downside was, i had to address 200 people as part of the "mandatory briefings" the irs personnel have to have every year -- as a presenter. i thought my heart would pound its way out of my chest. but, i did it. and with as much humor as "safety and health" could tolerate. wow. i'm a manager.

Got ALL of the laundry dine.. SOmething that hasnt happened uin I know 5 years!

I slept, for eight whole hours too. For someone that doesn't sleep everyday and at best can only look forward to four hours the days I do sleep this is a huge deal.

Made 1 doc appt for son on tuesday(which he got too), made my shrink and another doc appt for me yesterday (back to back doc appts), scheduled another doc appt for my daughter today (which she made it to), and scheduled a vet appt for my cat tommorriw. im determined no doc appts for next weeks thoughl lol:eek:

I hate to admit it but our office is ssoo bad that you could not even see the floor. This week I have found the floor and started to go through the papers on the desk to file them. I did not get things as cleaned as I wanted but hey, it is a start right???

Well, I didnt do alot today was one of those lazy days. Let's see there has to be one thing I did during my day. I fed the dog, oh yeah well that is about it for today. One of my really lazy days before i go back to college.

I organized four bedrooms....the kids plus my own....did all the laundrywashed dried folded and put away! That in itself is a big accomplishment, usually it sits in the hamper for a week before I get it folded, then another week before it gets put away!

I also cleaned the wood floors, vacuumed, did the dishwasher, organized my kitchen, and...took a bath!

I started apuppet I"ve been meaning to make for a while!

I finally cut my nails. I've been meaning to do that for a week now :D

I went out with my girlfriends today, and I never took over the conversations about silly tales of nothing! I wasn't constantly interrupting either. I enjoyed a relaxing afternoon, and listened to what they were saying (most of the time) :-) Funnily enough, they were so busy talking they never even noticed I was nice and relaxed

I'm taking care of two sicky kiddos. I'm optimistic that I will accomplish what I need to today...that right there is an accomplishment.

finished knitting my kid's gryffendor scarf. now i need to wash it, block it, and put the fringe on. and onto the next knitting project - baby sweater and hat.

I got started on a website for a student organization. I also remembered to put my bank balances into Quicken.

I cleaned up throw-up until 3 a.m., disinfected, and even got it out of our electronics (yep, that bad). I got 3 kids feeling better today.

I cleaned up throw-up until 3 a.m., disinfected, and even got it out of our electronics (yep, that bad). I got 3 kids feeling better today.
eewwww...well done :p

oh Chel, I am so sorry you have sick kids. I went through that last week with one of my kids. I did enough cleaning up of throw up and washing bed sheets to last me quite a while!!

I started doing laundry at 6:00 this morning and have done about 9 loads of wash so far. My older kids decided to bring down all their laundry the same day, instead of their designated day.
Oh and I have made breakfest and lunch for the daycare kids. There is no school this week so I have double the amount of kids!

This is Awesome!

I was having a really FOGGY day. Seemed like I couldn't accomplish anything and I turned it around.

I exercised (three days in a row!). Cleaned my kitchen and even the floor. Cooked a nutritious meal for everyone. Vacuumed the house. Finished the laundry. AND...managed to get to Bible Study even though my husband wasn't home yet and I had to wrestle my 3-year-old into her socks and coat to get her out the door!

Thanks for listening!

Had an emotional breakdown this morning, called in sick to work... then ended up coming anyways after my doctor's appointment. I was late, but I toughed it out and came.

I consider this an accomplishment ;)

I got report cards finished-all in one sitting!

Woo Hoo!

Let's see...
Today, I managed to only be fifteen minutes late to work. It was the last day of state testing, so I was still there in time to help with administering stuff--whew. I had half a personal day this afternoon, so I managed to write out sub plans. I photocopied tests for two different classes, and left an organized "pile" of materials for the sub to use. I think I did okay with this, because she wrote "thank you for the great plans." I made it to the specialist's office ON TIME (shock of shocks), and spent several hours going back and forth for tests. I picked up my kids at two different places, stopped back at my classroom to pick up the work I need to grade over the weekend, stopped at the pharmacy twice (still forgot to get the concerta script refilled, but I guess now I have something to look forward to doing bright and early tomorrow now, hm? ;) ) I stopped by the place that offered me a part time job before, so I had something lined up for summer. They still want to hire me. While I was in there, I realized I had left my lights on. Cue one jump start to my car--LOL and while dealing with that, I left the keys in the ignition, and OF COURSE locked all the doors. Luckily, my nine year old had broken a key in the lock years ago, so it wasn't too difficult to break into my own car. Then, I did all that stuff I mentioned a minute ago with getting my kids and the pharmacy, etc. I got fish sandwiches for all of us for dinner, and fruit and yogurt parfaits, etc. We got "Zathura" to watch on dvd, but I think that's going to be tomorrow. I started some laundry, changed sheets on five beds, brought in the trash containers, took out the garbage from inside, swept the kitchen floor, swept the bathroom floor upstairs, and and and...

LOL sometimes, I have to write it all down to realize that Yeah, I am adhd...and days like today clearly illustrate the "H." I finally have all the kids in bed, and have begun to decompress from a very long, very tense day. I feel like I should be more exhausted, but really, I'm just so glad I was and am able to do this kind of activity daily. It was only five years ago that I was frozen indoors, usually in semi-darkness, practically hiding under my bedcovers. :)

wow....what a day ;-)

Today I managed to go to a chilli festival, in a lovely botanic park, but it turned out it was on LAST month, and I got the day wrong!! and to top it off I forgot my camera as well which I charged and emptied all the old pics off especially for the day :-)
So, I couldn't even take any photos..LOL..
so, I achieved not a lot!!

OMG!! I managed to do something in photoshop I have been trying for days! I am rather impressed with myself :-)

hey, you did make it TO the lovely botanical park. granted, it was the wrong day and all, but now you are sure of the directions, and can go back someother time for pictures.

oh, and you can stop through the drive thru of say, Wendy's, and get some chili to eat while you're there. *grins*

today, so far, I got up when my alarm clock went off, and didn't hit snooze. lol go me!

hey, you did make it TO the lovely botanical park. granted, it was the wrong day and all, but now you are sure of the directions, and can go back someother time for pictures.

oh, and you can stop through the drive thru of say, Wendy's, and get some chili to eat while you're there. *grins*

today, so far, I got up when my alarm clock went off, and didn't hit snooze. lol go me! true true:p I will go back for the tulip festival..and remember my camera!!! It runs for 4 whole weeks, so it will be hard to go on the wrong day!

"today, so far, I got up when my alarm clock went off, and didn't hit snooze. lol go me!" :D that's a good start!

I finally cleaned my apartment!!!!!!!!:D :D :D

I have been meaning to do it for a month now. It wasn't gross or anything, just crap all over the floor. I feel so much better now. :D

I also did my lesson plans for next week.

I almost forgot! I caught myself before putting cat food in the dishwasher instead of soap!!! :p

I worked out for the first time in about a week and I got half an eval done.

More importantly though, I knew when to quit and call it a day.

I fixed the bird feeder that broke last fall and put bird seed in it, and bought toothpaste that we haven't had for two weeks. Of course, my non-ADD 10 year old daughter helped.

did the shopping I needed to do and did laundry. Finally unclogged the drain from when I accidentally poured frosted flakes down the bathroom sink a couple of weeks ago. :o :p :D

5 loads of wash, 2 of which are also dry and folded and put away (2 more to go and 1 more in the dryer!)

vacumed the living room and kitchen.

brined and roasted a chicken for supper.

paid 2 of my horrendous credit bills (the computer and a credit card)

dusted the living room.

>phew< i'm tired. now i have to do the bills, so they can get paid..... :(

Finished my last day of work without much mayhem...
now onto 10 days of VACATION!!! :) :)

Garbage made it outside, the dishes were done (daughter did a great job following directions), bathrooms were sterilized from top to bottom, entire first floor (hard wood) was swept, and then later mopped. I made it to the store, got what I needed, emptied it all, and I'm about to do a little bit of laundry before heading off to bed. :)

I was feeling kinda sloth-like because yesterday I did absolutely nothing. Today, I feel much better. I even managed to do my hair and put on a little bit of makeup. Woohoo--go me!:rolleyes:

I ran on the treadmill
I ate very healthy meals all day
I filed my taxes
I remembered to pay my bills

I did my job and got in 5 practicum hours!! :D

I typed an objection to another office moving in next door at work (retail centre) arranged the other shop owners to sign a copy which I printed up on their own letter heads, and posted them to the council..go me!!! I also took photos of the lack of parking and also sent them via email to the planning department in the council to help (hopefully) with our objection

I think the letters even made sense! LOL

Well, I washed, dried, folded, and put away a load of cloth diapers (yes, cloth), I paid a few bills online, including paying off that big credit card bill for my washer and dryer. I made a really nice dinner, stayed tough with our 12-year old son when he "forgot" to bring home his homework. And I said Yes to a new foster child placement this afternoon and they brought him this evening, so now we have 2 babies in the house!:)

I also managed to curl my hair and put on makeup today, even though I never made it out of the house. That was accomplishment enough for me.

Started on the mountain of laundry-2 loads done!!Cleaned the tub-and the bathroom, made lunch for husband, and I am off and running.

I woke up early and packed up my stuff to go home for a few days. ( I alternate between my house and my boyfriends home... him being allergic to my cats and all).

The real zinger was yesterday.... I did Statistic homework, laundry, and dishes all at the same time! Woot go me! I almost got all of my homework done.. still one section to go, but at least I am getting stuff done ahead of schedule.

Called in to work sick,,, simply because I needed a damn day off. lol

I did a pretty bulletin board.

You can see my sink.
It's stainless steel. I'd forgotten that.

I baked a cobbler and got a load of clothes finished, and I finished my Bible study for the day.

I got grades for all but one class turned in a day before the end of the third quarter. I graded most of the tests from the one remaining class, and will have that one turned into the district before ten am tomorrow. Woohoo!

I also cleaned off my desk, and two counters. I had forgotten the tops were grey.

Oh, and this morning, I got up early and made my son lunch for his field trip, and put food into the crock pot so when I get home tonight, I won't have to cook.

My class wanted to write letters to ask companies to stop cutting down the rainforests (it is abolutely horrifying how quickly they are deteriorating I never knew how bad it was and am so angry just teaching the kids about it :mad: :mad: :mad: )

Back to topic...while they were writing their letters, one of the kids became upset because they were writing on trees. I then realized it was kind of hypocrytical to write to companies about cutting down trees while we were using non-recycled paper to write these letters. I told my principal how upset my class and me were and he is having a case of recycled paper ordered for us :D :D :D !

Hey, one case isn't much, but it's a start!

Going crazy!..............

I woke up and did some side work

I lovingly took care of two children all day who are not mine and desperately want there mother to stop working and stay home with them. I had them smiling and laughing when she came home so that the guilt wouldn't sting so much!

I made a healthy dinner for myself and my bf!

I returned some phone calls!!! That's a big one for me!

Did some dishes!

I went out with people after work, and participated in conversations and did some things that people thought were fun!

Hi everyone. I'm new to the boards and when I saw the title of this section I knew I was right at home. :) I was just diagnosed about 3 weeks ago, and I'm so happy to have found this website. I can't tell you how good it feels to read other's posts and to recognize myself in them. :)

Anyway, the biggie that I got done was actually yesterday, but I'm proud of it so I wanted to share. I was asked by a video game website/magazine to write a review of a new PC game. The last time they asked, I ended up writing and emailing it off the very last day of the deadline, and was so stressed out and rushed, I wasn't happy with the review at all. This time (thanks to my new medication, I believe!) I took my time playing the game, took all afternoon yesterday to write my 1,000 words, and when I sent it off, I felt good about it. I got an email from the editor of the website soon after telling me that he thought I'd done a good job and that it was well-written and enjoyable! I've been on cloud nine ever since. :)

Yesterday gave me a glimpse into what it can feel like to do things without being rushed, and also what it feels like to do something and feel like I've done it well, rather than ruminating on it and obsessing about how well I did after it's done. I'm so happy to have found a psychiatrist and medication---I think it's going to take time, but seeing changes already has got me excited about what the future might be like, and it feels really great to feel that way. :)

Thanks everyone for being here and for sharing on this topic and all of the others!

EnchantedMoons

I put the christmas decorations up in the attic.

Only procrastinated 4 months on this one. LOL

I actually made a service appointment for my car... Hey, the service engine light had only been on for two months this time, LOL! :D

I sew on a loose strap on my bra. I had forgotten all about it though so it came as quite a surprise.

I made a very tasty potatoes au gratin and had it ready before midnight. Woo-hoo! :D

load of laundry
thought about lots of stuff!:p

i got paperwork done.
i got laundry done.
i got the dishes done.
i will likely not sleep, but the stuff above got done.
excuse me while I try not to pass out...

Hi all! Can I join?

Congrats on all of your accomplishments! Yay!

Today, I returned all of my emails (huge accomplishment), studied all day and... brace yourselves....didn't turn on the television. Not even once. A true miracle. I'm really impressed with these meds. Even though they give me a head ache...I'll stop rambling now.

the beauty of the forums is that rambling is not only allowed, it's encouraged. LOL we all kinda "get" it when it happens you know?

I cleaned my room. Go me. This involved hanging up clean clothes and actually putting them away, which seems easy for most people...but is like torture for me.

I got three finals done in one day and get this...













I survived.

One left to go and I'm done for the summer. Can I get a well we better not or the other mods will have my behind. But woohoo. :D

Fantastic job Cherity .

Now go and study for the last final.

Your almost there, woman.:)

Okay, since I am following ms_sunshine and NuckingFuts I am going to have to say some

well positive and constructive :D. Just joking.

Lets see I went to the dr about my leg. ( I broke my foot a month ago for those that dont know )

Not much else since I am restricted to go anywhere.

made a presentation to the board of trustees to get a new reading program

good for you are going to have to teach me some time how to do all the presentation stuff.

I took the first step on getting help with ADD ...was diagnosed 8 years ago and have been too stubborn (scared?) to go on medications ...but after a heartbreak and a wake up call, I made an appointment today to see a doctor about starting treatment. Scary but exciting all in one.

made 3 more appt to se my psychologist . He is full unil 1August. AAAGGHHH!:( ;)

I unpacked more boxes. I cleaned stuff around my house. I was consistant with my children, even though I was really tired.

Guess I'll add in a little bit:
I went to the doc Tuesday May 2nd.... Got a new dose of Adderall.

I was super lazy today :( hopefully tomorrow I'll have some accomplishments to post for everyone! :)

Hey cherity
How did the finals go? You are done for the summer right? I am so proud of you.

Hey ms_sunshine more boxes. Wish we lived closer I would watch the kids foryou or help out with the boxes. Yeah i know you like to do it on your own right:)


As for what did i do today? I got up at 8 am that is a wow for me. MOm and I awent to Target to get some spring cloths for me. We are heading down to Cincinnati for see my sister and her family all 4 of us Mom, Dad, Me and Penny ( the dog).
I learned how to manage those motorised carts in Target. I dont know how to drive so it was tricky. When you want the cart to go you have to press the green buttoon a nd then pull the handle bars backwards to go. To me that doesnt make sense for an ADHD brain and dyslexic brain. Any ways I bought some capri pants since I dont have any spring pants ones that will fit ove rmy cast anyway. A purty violet short skirt too and magneta one too. Love to shop with mom. We got a long so well today. She even too Penny my dog out before we left.

I run a paranormal quiz with my partner, it was quite fun, i could hyperfocus on it so i had a really good time, even though i thought i was going to mess it all up in the begining!! :)

Paranormal quiz? Does that mean your partner is possessed or they're seeing a ghost? I ask that only partly in humor, because I think it's interesting, too. So you can really answer if you want to, it was sarcasm mixed with inquiry.

I got a suction paint roller in hopes that painting will go faster. :D

LOL yes, I do like to do this on my own, but I wouldn't have said no to a nap. It was nice of you to offer.

Today I maintained around the house, and got myself to the store even though I didn't want to go.

Paranormal quiz? Does that mean your partner is possessed or they're seeing a ghost? I ask that only partly in humor, because I think it's interesting, too. So you can really answer if you want to, it was sarcasm mixed with inquiry.

LOL! Yes my partner can see spirit's and has done for years he's part of a club based in the u.k called clubzero! I love the paranormal myself and have been a member of the club, but because of the way i am, i'm not accepted very well so i tend to keep away for now! :)

Something you accompished today: I answered a question mixed with sarcasm and enquiry without feeling offended!! Yipppeeeee :p

Caught up on grading! :D

motavation for the job hunt again I know it's a small goal I just needed some time though going to start looking after errends this morning.

I took the kids out to the children's museum for a few hours, then brought older daughter to her afternoon school, came home and put the baby down for a nap. wooohoo! This is my time to play until I pick up older dd in an hour!:D

This is from last night, since I only have forum access during the day ... but I groomed my golden retriever, who has been "blowing" his spring coat EVERYWHERE.

And then used my magical "carpet squeegee" to scrape up the stuff that he'd already shed, so he wouldn't roll in it and undo all my work.

Between the brushing and the squeegee, I bagged up enough hair to make a whole new dog!!!

Hubby is completely packed to leave on his run..and the real kicker was I only had to do one load of wash today to make that happen :eek:...I was actually setting aside his stuff in his cases as I went along this week. WOW!

It's up to him to remember his keys, wallet and cell phone though, since I will be driving him a few miles to hop in the truck by 5 AM which is looooong before I take my meds. :faint:

I finally finished my portfolios!!!! Tomorrow I will drop them off to my teacher and will be finished with my master's!!!!!! :D :D :D