@xXLexi_Lou122Xx  if I could compliment you, I'd say that I love how much you contribute to the forums in such a unique way, with your art (I just recently saw your latest art post) brightening my day and providing me with (such aesthetic) distraction, to the way to you check in with people and offer your time for chats if you feel they need it. It's really sweet and admirable. Keep doing you!   ... View more

Hii @xXLexi_Lou122Xx ! Wow, such beautiful artwork! Lots of different colour scapes, shadings, contrasts, textures, movements, and stories! The works! You should feel very proud! Keep the great work coming, this lil novice art appreciator loves them!       ... View more

@drpenguin woooo this looks so good, I am addicted to hummus! Would it work if I add everything to a nutribullet, do you think?   ... View more

@Hozzles  I wanna perfect whipped coffee so bad but the manual whisking always gets to me, even when I use a whisk. Any tips? It looks so good! ... View more

@Jess1-RO  thanks for the tag and great idea @Janine-RO ! I'll try think of a recipe sometime soon :)   ... View more

@tacket I relate to this self care a lot haha!   I did self-care by waking myself up by sitting outside in the cold fresh air :) ... View more

Hi @musicfan_xo , just wanted to check in with you. @xXLexi_Lou122Xx  and I are here if you need anything! ... View more

@mrmusic awww thanks, that baby is soo cute *hugs back* ... View more

Hi @hellofriend  I swear dogs make the best listeners, and my dog knows how taps work too hahaa Nice to hear about and remember past pets too :)   ... View more

@xXLexi_Lou122Xx  Omg I was way off with beagle then lol! Well, she's beautiful!   ... View more

@YungFury_ welcome to Reachout forums, we are so glad you found us! It was great to read through your responses. Since you said you like games, check out our games/hangout space here.     My answers: 1. How old are you?  23 2. What are your interests? Peaceful sleep, getting coffee, Netflix, chilling with mates 3. What foods do you like? Iove Korean, Chinese, Thai and Japanese! 4. What type of music genre or genres do you like? Beyonce, alternative, progressive, pop-punk 5. What movies and TV shows do you like? B99, Grace and Frankie, any good docu series 6. Do you play any sport? Noooo, I exercise only for health hahaa 7. Do you have any brothers or sisters? How Many, and are you the oldest, youngest, middle child, etc? I'm the eldest, I have a brother and sister!   And a clean copy of the questions for other people to copy/paste into thier responses: 1. How old are you?  2. What are your interests?  3. What foods do you like?  4. What type of music genre or genres do you like?  5. What movies and TV shows do you like? 6. Do you play any sport?     ... View more

@Khajiit that's great, it's nice to hear that you are being safe and doing what makes you feel secure :) ... View more

@drpenguin I'm in the same position and mindset as you actually. I should probably try and get confident at looking after plants and fish by myself confidently before getting a dog on my own, hmmm....   ... View more

@JazzInMay I'm so glad Charlie helped you overcome your fear, my dog Poppy helped me become familiar with dogs and bond with them properly too :)   ... View more

@Hozzles I love the gif to describe Rusty, the sasss!!!   ... View more

@Jess1-RO We love a senior boy! He looks so majestic in that photo!   ... View more

@keezeik hahaaa my dog is called Poppy too :)   ... View more

@Bananatime04 I love how pets get when they get to share and eat (safe) human food with us, it's really something else!   ... View more

@Tiny_leaf  piranha wanna-bes' sound hilarious! What do fish look like when they get excited at something new?   ... View more

@Bre-RO ooo, can I ask, what does a Whippet look like? They sound like an interesting pet!   ... View more

@Ronan-RO so good to see some rescue dogs on here, they look like good mates though who keep each other company!   ... View more

@xXLexi_Lou122Xx  omg Nala seems great! All beagles (is that what she is?) are fabulous in my opinion! ... View more

@Jess1-RO such a great activity, especially since we are all spending more time than ever with our fur babies and other pet friends!   1. Do you have a pet? If so, share a photo here! (remember to make sure the photo still maintains your anonymity and the anonymity of others ) My golden retriever x Poodle cross Poppy 2. If you don't have a pet but want one, what is your dream pet? I have a pet. Poppy exceeds all my dreams 3. Find a gif that represents your relationship with your pet! soft and gentle and close, she is honestly the most placid thing! 4. Tell us why your pet is important to you! She is a genuinely good dog who cares about you and for you in her own unique way, she looks out for all of us!   ... View more

@drpenguin thanks for delivering an awesome Friday Fives!     I agree @Jess-RO 's pet wellbeing activity is one for the ages- it was so fun and personal and inclusive and connecting and ugh yass!   ... View more

@Bre-RO  omg thankyou, a puppy hug is the best hug, hands down! Back at you :) ... View more

@Jess1-RO  I had the same conundrum recently.   So, my negative: it was to HOT to walk my dog as the hot hot concrete would hurt her paws. Positive: you bet we had a great tug of war session at home instead!   ... View more

Today I self cared by having two coffees instead my usual morning one as Fridays are like Mondays to me, long and with lots to do!   ... View more

@Janine-RO  Omg thankyou so much, I feel so honoured you thought of me! I'll defs give it a listen! ... View more

Sorry for the serial tagging, but here are my responses in one spot:   How do you personally define success? Can you think of different kinds/ different levels? (e.g. big successes vs small successes)   @Hozzles Wow you read my mind here. Validity is such a crucial concept, huh?   @ecla34 yeah, like improvement and growth can also be a success. Not just the extra 'exciting' stuff!   @WheresMySquishy collaboration and teamwork is key for sure- so can taking advantage of what you have around you, for sure!   Has there been a time where your version of success was different from someone else's? Do you think this is good/bad/both/neither?   @ecla34 yeah it's really sad that people drag others down instead of being a source of support or encouragement. It can be annoying, it can also be heartbreaking depending on the goal.   @Hozzles yes I love that- your opinion comes first!   @WheresMySquishy so relatable! We just gotta keep doing our own thing and listen to those we trust! Except when it comes to uni stuff, by god, then yeah, a clear message would be nice hey?!   As a society, do you think we tend to place a lot of emphasis on certain types of accomplishments? What impact do you think that this has on our mental health?     @ecla34  yes, I hate that double edged sword, like everyone's choices are equally valid and exciting and ughhh   @WheresMySquishy  it's really tricky- and it's so rarely discussed. We need better education on this!   @Hozzles man, we could start a whole thread on what success looks like according to different systems and institutions, you raise so many good points here!   It can be frustrating and disheartening being made to feel like you're not meeting other people's versions of success, how do you cope with that?   @ecla34 having a like-minded tribe is key, you said it!   @WheresMySquishy the carer life is a many handed one. We are here for you!   @Hozzles mental health care is THE success of the day, so go you!   Has there been a time where you felt unworthy of a success? How did you cope with this feeling?   @Hozzles yes we should celebreate more! We should encourage each other more   @WheresMySquishy opportunities that arise from chance or circumstance are still great, I relate to you here :)   How do you reward yourself after having met a goal? @Hozzles OMG, 'REWARD CAKE' love it!!!   @WheresMySquishy ugh I miss walking around shopping centres right now, one of my fav forms of self care :/   @ecla34 Yep, like proper vegging out and not moving for 2 hours heheee   Can you find a GIF/picture/meme of what success looks like for you? Love all the gifs, we are truly so creative :)   ... View more

Yessss I always love these! Here we gooooo         How do you personally define success? Can you think of different kinds/ different levels? (e.g. big successes vs small successes)   I think the definition of success is actually really intimate and personal for everybody, and highly contextual. For example, in tough times or during a seasonal depression, getting out of bed might be a success-big or small relative to other things. In times of relative ease, getting out of bed is subsumed completely by bigger things like getting homework done. Success is framed by context and perspective; that's what keeps it authentic, you see?   Has there been a time where your version of success was different from someone else's? Do you think this is good/bad/both/neither? Absolutely. See above. But different versions of success are all special and valid and productive. It's important to see this as an unequivocally good thing as it helps us celebrate our uniqueness, especially in the face of social pressures, cultural pressures, social media and the like which sell us a cookie cutter of what 'true' success apparently should look like.   As a society, do you think we tend to place a lot of emphasis on certain types of accomplishments?     What impact do you think that this has on our mental health?     The impact can be something we have to deal with slowly, and with thought and compassion. Seeking validation for your accomplishments is something you shouldn't have to do alone. Especially since a lot of the emphasis society places on certain accomplishments is done subconsciously as well as consciously.     It can be frustrating and disheartening being made to feel like you're not meeting other people's versions of success, how do you cope with that? I'll let you know when I cope with it productively, as I do struggle with this a little-comparison, self-doubt, self-validation and all that jazz. There is so much pressure on young adults, young women and femmes, and students after all! It's hard work and exhausting.    Has there been a time where you felt unworthy of a success? How did you cope with this feeling? All the time- I have to remind myself that I earnt x or y fair and square. I stick to the facts and try and be objective. I don't let subjective negativity in.    How do you reward yourself after having met a goal? I'm not one to receive praise, I'm too damn awkward hahaa. But I treat myself, I take a break, I self care, and just chill.   Can you find a GIF/picture/meme of what success looks like for you? This one, coz the journey of working hard towards a goal and being united with people in achieving the goal is half the fun!   Did I really just do A Beychella themed GR response? Yes, I did! She is such a beacon of what hard work and well-earnt success looks like after all. ... View more