What's something you've improved this year?
Hello everyone!!! It's almost the end of 2016! This means, 2017 is coming!! It is a new year, new start, and a hopeful year.
At the turn of the year, let's take sometime to think about what are the things we did? Improvment? Positive news?
Every 10 things you list, then also think about what are 3 things we could do better in next year to make our life even better?
Remeber, everything little thing is important!! Let yourself you know that you are lovable! And how amazing that you've come to here!
Let's start with an example:
Things I did great~
Try to go to bed before 12:00 PM
Make new friends
Take new challenges
Make daily plans and try to follow the plans
Hang our on 7cups a lot
Now~ it's your turn :D <3
@staywithyou
Things I did great:-
Make a group of supportive friends
Survive
Work hard at school
Performed a speech
Got through some tough times
Reached out to a teacher about my anxiety
Joined 7 Cups!
Saw my family a lot
Supported a friend through grief
Discover my love for writing
Explore music in more depth
Things I need to do:-
Stop self-harming
Be more confident
Improve my self-esteem
@blossombreathe
Wow! It's amazing how much great things you've done this year!! I can see your efforts in school, family, and 7cups! :P I am so happy for you! I believe you will make much growth next year too!
@staywithyou
Thank you!! Best wishes for you next year too. Hope to see you around the forum sometime! 
@blossombreathe
Thank you !! Let's meet each other on the forum next year! :) <3
@blossombreathe, keeping my fingers crossed for you! You're going to be wonderful and persistent this year, no doubt about it ^^ Best wishes!
@Celaeno
Aw thank you Celaeno!! ^^ Wishing you the best for 2017!
Hmmm
I joined 7 cups
I am not as emotional
I reach out to my daughter in ND
I helped my parents come to a decision about moving near me.
I don't let my husband blame me for every wrong decision he makes
I make my own money, not much but a start.
Changes to be better
Not going to let myself or kids be emotional abused
Going to make plans to make new life for me and kids
Making a break from this unhealthy life without looking back!
Wow this is going to be hard, but I deserve respect and this stressful life I have lived for 13 yrs is not helping my chronic pain and mental health!
@jr50
Congradulations! Seems like you've put lots of efforts in family relationship. I feel warm and lovely about everything you tried this year! We are always here, and wish the best for you no matter what ups and downs is infromt of the journey. I beleive you will reach more goals next year!
@jr50, you absolutely deserve better. I have every faith in you that you will continue to do your best in creating a healthy environment for yourself and your family. All of the things you've done this year are worth celebrating - well done, lovely!
@staywithyou
Things I did well:
I managed to become friends with a few of the boys in my form class, and they don't care that I'm quiet!
I've managed to survive, and I'm still living now!
I've completed 3 speaking exams in French and Irish.
I completed my first set of GCSE modules.
I kept most of my grades up at school, and plan to work harder in that one subject . . .
I managed to go out with friends for the first time at the weekend!
I laughed way more than I did in previous years thanks to those around me.
I opened up a tiny bit about my feelings to my friend.
I brought myself to tell a teacher that another teacher was picking on me and making fun of me.
I've managed to get most (if not all) of my teachers to like me a lot <3
Things I could do better:
I want to try and stop self harming.
I want to take better care of myself; physically and mentally.
I want to try and like myself more. and be self confident.
@SakuraSkye
I am so glad to see that you improved a lot in school!!! I can tell that you've put lots of effort in it! Nice work this year. You are lovable!! Wish you a great new year, and keep on going through all the ups and downs. <3
@staywithyou Aww, that's so sweet of you to say. Thank you! :)
I'm not that great, but I guess I'm okay :3
Have a great 2017! <3
@SakuraSkye
Happy New Year too!!!! You've really make lots of difference in 2016~ Now we'll all be here with you as you keep the great works going in 2017! :D
@staywithyou
I learned meditation.
I didn't have big setbacks in depression.
I learned a lot about my mental health.
I started to wake up earlier.
@mary31
Wow! Sounds lile you are moving toward a heathier life! That's great :D Happy New Year! And hope you continue a healthier life in 2017 :D
@mary31, I know that you're doing your best in taking good care of your mental health. And I have no doubt that you will continue to do so. I'm proud of you, lovely - hugs!
@staywithyou
Things I did great this year-
started using my planner
started seeing a therapist and doctor for my anxiety and depression
new fitness tracker
new job at a coffee shop
2016 wasn't so bad after all :)
@Mellietronx
Wow! I am so glad to see you start lots of new things! It takes courage and energy to do so, and you've made it! I hope you enjoy your new job, new plan, and new life expereince in 2017! We'll always be here for you~ :)
@Mellietronx, you've done really well this year, lovely. All of those are important steps during recovery - so proud of you! Hugs!
@Mellietronx. Awesome, sounds like you had a great deal of good things to happen this year, here's to an awesome 2017 ! You can do it!
Something I improved on was my happiness! Now it is going as way due to a breakup but I had a good year with him.
@HelpfulBelle
Oh... I can sense the happiness you've expereinced in 2016! The hapiness will stay with you for a long long time :P Hope you can find more happiness in 2017. And I an so glad to see your attitude toward your relationship in 2016. It's nice that the happiness remains. :D
@HelpfulBelle. That is a great thing to improve on! Here's to a even more awesome 2017!
Things I Improved in 2016
~ Joined and made coming to 7 Cups a routine
~ Established a self-care routine
~ Now take my meds and test my blood sugar daily
~ Completed an 8 week program with AbilTo for depression - depressive episodes haven't gotten quite as bad or lasted as as long since then
~ Eating better
~ Exercising more
Things I Can Improve in 2017
~ Continue to improve eating habits
~ Continue to improve on exercise routine
~ Journal more often (written journal and art journal)
@BridgetAileen
I like your colorful post. :D
And it's amazing that you've made a huge progress in 2016. I m so glad that you've accomplished lots of works. :D No matter what happened, we will awlay be here for you, and wishing you the best for your 2017 goals!!!
@staywithyou, thank you! I wish you a very happy and prosperous New Year. Here's to 2017!
@BridgetAileen, that's amazing! You've done so many important things this year - really proud of you ^^ With your porgress and determination you inspire me to be a better human, thank you for that!
@Celaeno, awwww, you're so lovely to tell me that. I appreciate it. I guess you don't realize how much of an inspiration you are to me, though. And you truly are an inspiration. Isn't that one of the loveliest things about 7 Cups? Everyone can inspire and be inspired. It's more helpful than words can express. Love you!
Things I improved this year ... get to law college ...I worked on strengthening my English ... I stopped the idea of sucide ... I read more books
@TheShadow99
Wow! I am glad to see you making great progress academically and in life. It must be a long and not easy jourey. I am so impressed that you've came through. We'll always be here for you as you continue your journey in 2017! Wish you the best!
@staywithyou thanks nice words wanted to hear
I've started to speak up more and I've started trusting someone with my hidden things that I don't tell people and they haven't left, even when without realising it I was tring to push them away because I was scared. It feels so strange to feel this level of trust I actually don't know what to do with it..
@Avaray
I wish I could give you a hug <3
I am so glad to hear that you start to trust and let someone in. :) I understand it can be soo hard and weired when first start to practice building trust and relationship. It is hard for everyone. We'll always be here with you for 2017! Keep on trying :D Every little steps build up a more confortable trusting lovely relationsip. :)
@staywithyou thank you xx
@Avaray
<3
Just being aware of my mental health and acknowledging the fact that I need to take a break and calm down my anxiety in a productive manner.
@FantasiaSweetShock
I have to say that's a great awareness, and the first great step toward healing and a better life. It is so important for us all to take a rest and be aware of our mental condition. Thx for sharing this great point! Hope you find energy and a better path of life in 2017!