‘Human wants are unlimited’. I am pretty sure all of you are familiar with this phrase and most of you agree with it because no matter what we achieve in life and no matter how huge it is, we are always on the quest for a bigger achievements. As a result, we ignore the small victories in our life and run right past them even when they are staring us right in the face.
A Twitter user Harnidh Kaur, decided to change this neglect of little achievements in the quest for ‘significant’ or tangible ones and urged users to share their quietest victories and the responses will inspire you.
Tell me one small, seemingly insignificant thing you’re proud to have achieved in 2017. Let’s celebrate your quietest victories 🙂
— harnidh (@chiaseedpuddin) November 4, 2017
People came up with the most amazing replies listing their achievements which they are proud of, showing it hasn’t been a horrible year after all.
1. It’s never too late
I turned 32 this year. And learnt to ride a bicycle last month 😊🚲
— Priyanka Borpujari (@Pri_Borpujari) November 4, 2017
2. Persevere and you will progress
Got my own office, grew my team to 20 people, and fought a lot of frustration to just about hang in there at work. https://t.co/ObHQPERZNp
— Ram Vaidyanathan (@zoopertrip) November 7, 2017
3. This inspired us to take risks
Left Mumbai 7 years back to start a life in Ahmedabad and now my venture opens its footprint there in 2017. Life is always in full circle.
— Khushboo Solanki Sharma (@KhushbooRS) November 7, 2017
4. It all matters in the end
Started spending more time in family business and took holidays more often.
— MD (@HouseOfMD_) November 7, 2017
5. Wow!
Opened a textbook after 7 yrs,6 day workout, stayed off sugar,caffeine & wheat,mastered the art of saying no & got a perfect blouse stitched
— Tanu (@TanuKul) November 5, 2017
— Tanu (@TanuKul) November 5, 2017
6. Work that salt and pepper girl!
– Didn’t colour my grey hair even once! And became a morning person to do yoga regularly.
— Arundhati (@arundhatidahiya) November 4, 2017
7. Your mental health is as important as your physical health
Began dealing with longstanding issues that was affecting my mental health. Learnt how to love and value myself more.
— Ranjitha (@ranjithajeurkar) November 7, 2017
8. Believe in yourself
https://twitter.com/NirantK/status/927086137994125312
9. We are still waiting on our Goa trip!
After years of procrastination, got a visa for a foreign country. Went on a trip there with my gang!
— Rushabh Mehta (@RushabhM) November 5, 2017
10. Learn something new everyday
I taught myself to paint with watercolours
— Soumya ☄️ (@artpixieee) November 4, 2017
this is my favourite pic.twitter.com/AJxmWuK0Rf
— Soumya ☄️ (@artpixieee) November 4, 2017
11. This is beautiful!
https://twitter.com/kyunrious_/status/926733380955226112
https://twitter.com/kyunrious_/status/926752709956444160
12. Teach me sensei!
Made myself a morning person.
— 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐚 (@shavyjain) November 4, 2017
13. Awwww…
Rescued this little one-eyed munchkin and then got him off the streets and into @kothubarotta 's house forever.
Meet Biscuit pic.twitter.com/kUYSBm5ohF
— Wash Hands/Panic Carefully (@Vaishnavioffl) November 5, 2017
He is without a doubt the best thing that happened to me this year. pic.twitter.com/6piB9HmnSf
— Wash Hands/Panic Carefully (@Vaishnavioffl) November 5, 2017
14. No achievement is too small
I got spirit of trekking award for second year in a row. A small token but personally means a lot to me.
— Bakwas Rider 🏍️ (Wear helmet at the back also) (@BakwasRadio) November 4, 2017
Dec 2016 and Sep 2017 pic.twitter.com/WJiOFOmM6G
— Bakwas Rider 🏍️ (Wear helmet at the back also) (@BakwasRadio) November 4, 2017
15. Will surely pick it up when it’s published!
Started writing my first book. A very slow process, but I'm 25K words in. 🖖
— Arshi | ride & die for Hayley Williams 🏳️🌈 (@dobbyissafreelf) November 4, 2017
As the year whooshes past us we need to realise how much we have achieved in this one year before dismissing the whole year as unproductive. Not only that, we should make it a point to recognise and celebrate these little victories which improve us every single day. What are some of your achievements? Let us know in the comments!