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Paola Matrelo's avatar

Before I share my list, I just wanted to say that reading yours made me smile. It was lovely to see all the good things that have been happening in your life. You seem genuinely happy and excited about them, and that happiness is contagious.❣️💯

Congratulations on everything you've accomplished so far. It was also a good reminder that meaningful things often take time, effort, and consistency, even when we don't always see that part of the journey.

I think this is a wonderful idea. Sometimes we focus so much on what's going wrong that we forget to notice what's going right. The more I thought about it, the more good things I realized I had to be grateful for.

My Good Things List:

• I'm continuing to move forward despite my anxiety and depression. Some days are harder than others, but I haven't given up on myself or my dreams.

• I'm finally improving my English pronunciation. Speaking English used to scare me, but little by little I'm becoming more confident.

• I'm saving money. It's not easy and it requires sacrifice, but I'm proud that I'm sticking with it.

• I'm finally taking steps toward learning acting. I've wanted to do it since I was a child. At 36, I've realized that if a dream stays with you for that many years, it's probably a real dream and not just a passing whim, even if some people think I'm too old to try.

• I'm planning to start running. Mainly for my health, but also because I think it could be fun and rewarding to try something new.

Thank you for sharing this idea. It made me stop and realize that there are more good things happening in my life than I thought.

Margarida's avatar

Yeeeeyyy!! I love this!!! I starting doing a good things list in February last year because I was feeling down and needed to remember the good stuff, and now I can look back and see soooo many good things that happened to me throughout the months!! And you’re right, the more you look, the more you find, I can see a HUGE difference between March last year (3 bullet points) and March this year (like 37 or something). And I can write down anything I want! Free will!! Eheh I can write that I had a nice coffee with friends, or that I got a yellow phone case or that I bought a house! The possibilities are endless!! This is amazing!!

marii's avatar

It’s so true that we often focus too much on the bad things that happen to us instead of appreciating all the good things around us. Thank you for this reminder!!

marii's avatar

Oh my god, yes!!!! Thank you for the tip, I'll make that list now

Bruna Caló's avatar

I absolutely love this idea!! Also, I’m sorry to hear about the trials and turbulences of the second drop. I’m sure it’s not easy, but if anyone can make it, it’s you. I believe in you and I have no doubt it will all fall into place! Here for you!!

Ok now sharing my good things:

1) you said “your good things are my good things” and this one, specifically, really is. I cannot shut up about the fact I ran a half marathon last week lol. You were big part of what got me through it, so I’m so thankful.

2) my husband, dog and friends were waiting for me on the finish line and it was the cutest thing ever.

3) we made a trip out of this race and had the best time.

4) I’ve been growing my presence online and actually feel like I’m reaching new opportunities to keep working creatively (which is huge for me, cause I was a medical doctor in Brazil, then moved to the US and completely shifted my life. It’s been freaking scary).

5) Got some family from Brazil coming to Miami next week and I’ll get to reunite and also have so much fun getting to know the place (w/ my white tee btw hahaha).

6) your YouTube videos are always a highlight of the week and I really mean it.

Ok these are my good things for now… love you bye

Margarida's avatar

Congrats on your half marathon!!! Don’t shut up about it, be as annoying as you want, you are amazing and people should know about it!!! Parabéns!!!

Bruna Caló's avatar

Omg you are the sweetest!! Thank you so much for this! Means a lot! Thanks for saying I’m allowed to be annoying lol I will continue to do that 😂😂 obrigadaaa!!

Carina's avatar

I don’t even know where to begin because it’s hard to put into words how much you mean to me. You are truly my inspiration, my idol, and honestly, one of the biggest reasons I keep moving forward. Your presence, your words, and the person you are have helped me more than you will probably ever know. Today, I can say that I’ve been 187 days without hurting myself. For some people that might just be a number, but for me it’s something huge. It’s one of the biggest achievements of my life, and I genuinely don’t think I would have made it this far without the hope and strength you’ve given me. Whenever things felt impossible, thinking about you and everything you represent helped me keep going. And im not saying this to get attention but because im proud and i wanna show you how special you are for saving people. A lot has changed recently. High school has officially ended, which feels strange and emotional. I’m also turning 18 this year, and if I’m honest, I’m scared. Growing up feels overwhelming sometimes, and I’m afraid of what’s ahead. But I’m trying my best to be hopeful, to believe that good things can happen, and you’ve played a huge part in helping me feel that way. Yesterday, I took my Portuguese exam. I was really nervous before it started, and I doubted myself a lot, but now that it’s over, I don’t think it went that badly. I’m still waiting for the grade, so we’ll see, but I’m proud that I faced it despite being scared. Also i have another exam this week😣 I just wanted you to know that you’ve made a real difference in my life. Not in a small way, but in a way that has genuinely helped me become stronger and keep going when things were difficult. Thank you for inspiring me every day and for giving me reasons to keep believing in myself and in the future. And also i started dating the boy i love🥹

Margarida's avatar

I’m so so proud of you!! Finishing high school is overwhelming and terrifying, but you can do hard things, I believe in you!! Also, congrats on finding love, it makes things so special ❤️ és incrível!!!

Carina's avatar

Thank you soo much🥹🥹 this means a lot

June's avatar

I love this idea but it's lowk hard to find good things all the time💀 although my good things this week would be i got praised for a presentation I made and my partner (who didn't do shit and made me do it all alone) got the stink eye from our teacher haha. Also that I decided I'm going to film school!

Valenz93's avatar

That's one of those habits that really changes things and improve the mindset!!;) ⚡️⚡️⚡️