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Do you get secretly smugly proud of yourself doing productive things?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Like today I’ve done some manly* things, using big hammers, drills, saws that sort of thing.

And achieved stuff. And now I keep looking at what I’ve done / achieved and am quietly smug and pleased with myself as it’s actually come out quite well, even if I say so myself!

When was the last time you did that? And what did you do!?

(* other genders are also able to achieve the things I did but a little bit of casual misogyny on a Thursday afternoon never hurt anyone really, did it!? )

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like a bit of self appreciation if I'm chuffed with the finished item whether it's been something arty/crafty or sewing or something that's required a drill etc.

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By *uriousscouserWoman
over a year ago

Wirral

I don't get secretly smug. When I changed my own windscreen wipers on my car I messaged everyone I've ever spoken to, I certainly wasn't keeping schtum about it.

I put up a dining table and chairs a few years back and was tempted to put an advert in the echo. Look at my handiwork. LOOK AT IT.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If one of us is out and the other has tidied the kitchen we always take a walk through video and send it to the other to show that it has in fact been tidied and the person at home hadn't been sat on their arse all day

The height of marriage.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hell to the yes I do.

In the past 24 hours I’ve fitting a wireless heating thermostat in the house. The job was dead simple. The old sender had broken so we jested needed to swap out a replacement, but I’m super proud of what I’ve done

Last week was putting up new curtain rails, and a month ago I replaced an out door security light.

Little jobs that need doing that I’m pleased with my self I’ve done!

I find doing little things like that really helps relieve my depression.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I like a bit of self appreciation if I'm chuffed with the finished item whether it's been something arty/crafty or sewing or something that's required a drill etc. "

we all deserve it I think! It’s good to feel proud of your achievements!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I don't get secretly smug. When I changed my own windscreen wipers on my car I messaged everyone I've ever spoken to, I certainly wasn't keeping schtum about it.

I put up a dining table and chairs a few years back and was tempted to put an advert in the echo. Look at my handiwork. LOOK AT IT. "

ahh haha!! Yes!! I like it! Good work!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I stuck 3 CDs on my nipple. Does that count?!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"If one of us is out and the other has tidied the kitchen we always take a walk through video and send it to the other to show that it has in fact been tidied and the person at home hadn't been sat on their arse all day

The height of marriage. "

I have done some work, honest, see!! Yep! Wedded bliss in a nutshell!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Hell to the yes I do.

In the past 24 hours I’ve fitting a wireless heating thermostat in the house. The job was dead simple. The old sender had broken so we jested needed to swap out a replacement, but I’m super proud of what I’ve done

Last week was putting up new curtain rails, and a month ago I replaced an out door security light.

Little jobs that need doing that I’m pleased with my self I’ve done!

I find doing little things like that really helps relieve my depression. "

good work!! Back in the day I used to get people in to do all the big or intimidating jobs, now I try to do them myself where I reasonably can!

It definitely gives you a boost doesn’t it! And it’s surprising what you can actually do if you try it! Well done my friend

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I stuck 3 CDs on my nipple. Does that count?! "

Well I’d be proud of that! One is the absolute best I’d be able to do I reckon! And half a doughnut on my Willy!

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By *ickshawedCouple
over a year ago

Wolverhampton

I love doing something productive, makes me feel good. Even if I spent the majority of the day sat on my bum procrastinating.

Which reminds me, I've got some batteries to change

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have days when I'm lethargic/lazy, but then when that transmutes into productivity it's definitely a good feeling for sure.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I love doing something productive, makes me feel good. Even if I spent the majority of the day sat on my bum procrastinating.

Which reminds me, I've got some batteries to change "

G’wan do it!! Just think how pleased you’ll be with yourself when you have!

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By *lex46TV/TS
over a year ago

Near Wells

You tube is really useful for doing jobs around the house etc.

I'm an expert on everything now

Or maybe as I'm older I have the confidence to do these kind of things where as years ago, they didn't get done. I'm always proud when I've achieved a DIY job.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I have days when I'm lethargic/lazy, but then when that transmutes into productivity it's definitely a good feeling for sure."

I put some new guttering up a few weeks ago. Like I’d NEVER think to do that myself previously. It’s a good feeling when you’re productive for sure! Although I really should try it more often!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"You tube is really useful for doing jobs around the house etc.

I'm an expert on everything now

Or maybe as I'm older I have the confidence to do these kind of things where as years ago, they didn't get done. I'm always proud when I've achieved a DIY job. "

we will all make some mistakes along the way but we CAN do it, can’t we! It’s just having that confidence!

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

Repaired and painted garden gate.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Repaired and painted garden gate. "

good work! They always look great freshly painted don’t they? Like a whole new gate!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I stuck 3 CDs on my nipple. Does that count?!

Well I’d be proud of that! One is the absolute best I’d be able to do I reckon! And half a doughnut on my Willy! "

It's not very productive or useful. But still smug.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

DIY comes relatively easy to me. I've done loads and yes, I sometimes feel good about it and keep going back for a look. Lockdowns were useful as I was able to put laminate throughout the entire ground floor and redecorate hall stairs and landings on three floors. All before lunch (lied about the last bit).

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"DIY comes relatively easy to me. I've done loads and yes, I sometimes feel good about it and keep going back for a look. Lockdowns were useful as I was able to put laminate throughout the entire ground floor and redecorate hall stairs and landings on three floors. All before lunch (lied about the last bit)."

it doesn’t have to be DIY. Just maybe something out of the ordinary? Designed an amazing spreadsheet, brought together a campaign thats yielding results.. whatever!

It’s good to feel good about your achievements!

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By *orace99Man
over a year ago

York

I was well pleased when I changed the window regulator and door lock on my car..... Although I still don't know where the spare screw is from

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I was well pleased when I changed the window regulator and door lock on my car..... Although I still don't know where the spare screw is from "

I think it’s from my IKEA flat pack cupboard. I’m missing one …

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By *rad670Man
over a year ago

South Lakes

I get smug and proud when I produce good work but not secretly,quite open about how smug I get

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I don't get secretly smug. When I changed my own windscreen wipers on my car I messaged everyone I've ever spoken to, I certainly wasn't keeping schtum about it.

I put up a dining table and chairs a few years back and was tempted to put an advert in the echo. Look at my handiwork. LOOK AT IT. "

If I don't smash the windscreen when I'm putting new wipers on, it's a miracle.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I stuck 3 CDs on my nipple. Does that count?!

Well I’d be proud of that! One is the absolute best I’d be able to do I reckon! And half a doughnut on my Willy!

It's not very productive or useful. But still smug. "

What bands or artist's were on the CDs?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes! I’ve done lots of things this week and I’m really pleased

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By *orace99Man
over a year ago

York


"I was well pleased when I changed the window regulator and door lock on my car..... Although I still don't know where the spare screw is from

I think it’s from my IKEA flat pack cupboard. I’m missing one … "

IKEA are very good at supplying missing screws. I even managed to get them to supply the underdraw supports for my Malm drawers that were produced before the supports were added

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

I've been doing far too much but each one a new experience fixed the boiler,erected new fence, repointing brickwork I give myself a pat on the back

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By *orace99Man
over a year ago

York


"I stuck 3 CDs on my nipple. Does that count?!

Well I’d be proud of that! One is the absolute best I’d be able to do I reckon! And half a doughnut on my Willy!

It's not very productive or useful. But still smug.

What bands or artist's were on the CDs? "

People Hold On by Coldcut

Hold On by Wilson Phillips

and Close To The Edge by Yes...

There was a fourth which was Falling by Harry Styles

Linkin Park were hear to say One Step Closer To The Edge before Styles fell

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I wouldn't deprive a qualified tradesman from the work.

And this has nothing to do with my complete lack of practical skills.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Yes! I’ve done lots of things this week and I’m really pleased "

Marry me! I need some shelves putting up.

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

I usually breathe a sigh of relief and think thank fuck that's been sorted.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When my mother said I wouldn't amount to anything i took it to heart, then came the gaslighting. After I met hubby I started getting stronger, I decided to work with my passion which is pets so I paid for a load of courses out of my own money and qualified as a dog groomer, pet psychologist and first aider, and started my business, every dog or cat I groom I think of that miserable old cow and smile, she's sat there watching all her shit on TV while I'm doing something to provide for my little family, I'm still doing courses and I'm always up skilling myself

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By *orace99Man
over a year ago

York


"When my mother said I wouldn't amount to anything i took it to heart, then came the gaslighting. After I met hubby I started getting stronger, I decided to work with my passion which is pets so I paid for a load of courses out of my own money and qualified as a dog groomer, pet psychologist and first aider, and started my business, every dog or cat I groom I think of that miserable old cow and smile, she's sat there watching all her shit on TV while I'm doing something to provide for my little family, I'm still doing courses and I'm always up skilling myself "

Fair play to you.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"When my mother said I wouldn't amount to anything i took it to heart, then came the gaslighting. After I met hubby I started getting stronger, I decided to work with my passion which is pets so I paid for a load of courses out of my own money and qualified as a dog groomer, pet psychologist and first aider, and started my business, every dog or cat I groom I think of that miserable old cow and smile, she's sat there watching all her shit on TV while I'm doing something to provide for my little family, I'm still doing courses and I'm always up skilling myself

Fair play to you. "

Thank you xx

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By *ubal1Man
over a year ago

Newry Down

Winter isn't a great time for working in my gardens; but I'm especially proud of what I have achieved over the last decade.

It's work in progress that is ever-changing; yet another skilful string to my bow!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Done loads and pushed myself to do chore things I couldn’t be really bothered to do, or that weren’t that pleasant. But anyway… by the way, I’m totally useless with manual things especially manly manual things.

So… I’m always totally reliant on men for that

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By *ired_upMan
over a year ago

ashton

I painted a wall the other day and thought I might quit my job and be a full time painter....guy...person..

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over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I put Christmas lights around the railings outside my house and pegged the wire down to prevent accidents with tent pegs.

I only hit the same bit of my hand 5 or 6 times with the hammer.

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By *ornucopiaMan
over a year ago

Bexley

A few weeks back I fitted a pig's ear stair rail to the outer wall of my staircase. It had been resting on the stairs for 'quite a long while'.

After seeing and buying the ideal sized frame fixers (quite by chance the only variant and only one pack remaining)in Wilko, I set aside a morning to fit it and the next morning (maximum working daylight into area)recessed the screw heads properly.

Not so much feeling smug but definitely feeling safer, as at my age it is a easy progression through falling on the stairs, going to hospital, getting shock induced pneumonia and, before you know it,taking your last ride.

My staircase, as built, only had anything you could hold on to for the lowest 1.6 metres then nothing until you reach landing level on the same side.

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By *orace99Man
over a year ago

York


"I put Christmas lights around the railings outside my house and pegged the wire down to prevent accidents with tent pegs.

I only hit the same bit of my hand 5 or 6 times with the hammer. "

Amazing accuracy you should be proud

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