Social Challenge: Week 1 One Small Win!

[AARPTeri]

Week 1:  What’s one small win you have had this week and one thing that’s been harder than expected?  Short answers welcome! Jump in even if you’re just getting started!

Want to join the challenge?  Here’s the URL:https://www.aarp.org/rewards/earn/socialchallenge/ 

[SJMurray]

One small win: I asked a total stranger at the local Target to reach me down a 2liter diet soda rather than chasing down a staff member there.  OK, he was standing right there. I put on my best **little** lady look.  I really can't get to the top shelf if the stock isn't pushed up to the edge.

What's harder that expected is allocating my time among the "gotta do" things, and the bit of effort it takes to be social.  Almost all of my socializing is outside of my home and sometimes it's easier to sit home and do the same old stuff.

[Chele3510]

I joined the senior center in my town. I found they have lots of good activities and events. 

[EGREEN79]

One small win... I was able to borrow enough money to get a rental vehicle reserved for my daughters and I to escape a domestically toxic situation.  Getting enough to buy food and gas on our 850 mile drive has proved very difficult.

[SereneSeagull]

Hello @EGREEN79   Sorry for your situation.  Glad you were able to take yourself out of it.  Something popped into my head that I thought might be of help to you.  

Traveler’s Aid International is still around.  Take a look at their website and there’s a contact page. I think they can help you further or point you to others who can assist well.  Take care.  
https://www.travelersaid.org

A HELPING HAND ALONG THE WAY

Travelers Aid International is an international network of social service agencies, airports and train stations representing a safety net to individuals of all abilities to connect with a support system or place.

TAI is committed to uplifting the human experience, using the skills and talents of a diverse group of volunteers and staff. Our programs share a combined passion and desire to create a culture of caring and support. We succeed when a family living on the streets gets a roof over their head, when a young woman escapes from a sex trafficking ring, when a hungry child can stop wondering where his or her next meal will come from, or when a traveler unable to navigate the airport alone receives a friendly guide. This ongoing challenge to seek a better life for those in need continues to motivate us — and we will always strive to be “A Helping Hand Along the Way.”

[CarolB430334]

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@AARPTeri wrote:

Week 1:  What’s one small win you have had this week and one thing that’s been harder than expected?  Short answers welcome! Jump in even if you’re just getting started!

Want to join the challenge?  Here’s the URL:https://www.aarp.org/rewards/earn/socialchallenge/ 

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My one small win was joining the senior  center and getting out more after losing my mother at 95 years old. 

[RitaB614471]

  I helped a friend's mother who is not computer literate to fill out an application online.

[SheilaK126557]

I took a trip to see my oldest and have spent the whole month with him and my grandkids 

[HenryT302299]

Singing groups

[MonicaF571294]

Went back to my exercise group

[NicholasI408359]

Walked in to a local community college and offered to Volunteer.  

[YvettecH370179]

Timely arriving at an in-person task and planning a family outing 

[CordeliaN583980]

Just got back from a sweet vacay visiting my best friend and her hubby. 

Also a quick girls weekend getaway.. 

Now back to meal planning and exercise!

[JoannV229031]

My things I accomplished this week, I straightened up my art studio, hung up artwork, shampooed my carpet and planted plants I've e been putting off

[DPLittlefield]

Attended a successful Deacons meeting!

[AnitaC66344]

Just joined the challenge today.  Challenge has been making time to join others based on planned activities, babysitting and appointments! Follow-through and commitment with my Bookclub lol! 

[DPLittlefield]

Still juggling other activities to successfully attend all!

[a669917h]

Win I visited with two old friends for four days. The challenge will be trying to keep abreast of my exercise goals.

[itmatterstomesobo]

increased my bone density from o to 45 yeah!

[a669917h]

Good job

[itmatterstomesobo]

sang a old song playing over the speakers in walmart got two other ladies to join me... FUN 

[a669917h]

Neat.  Do it again.

[ChrisM356911]

Getting my points for completing the items has been frustrating.

Small win? Getting enough sleep.

[a669917h]

I don’t understand the first part.  Points from what for what?

[JeanneH311525]

I went solo to a blues & rock concert in a local park. I was the only cocoa puff among the rice krispies lol. I  had a great time due to the music & smiles from strangers.

[a669917h]

Keep it up.  One person at a time.  Take neighborhood with you maybe.

[LizM246282]

A win this week was going to a tennis clinic. The hardest part is making a connection in the class.

[a669917h]

I make connection in class but haven’t been brave enough to suggestion coffee.

[DeborahJ347685]

Took a friend to a scheduled appointment due to her not that familiar with the area.

[a669917h]

That’s great!  Did she ask or you volunteer?  Check in to see if she doing better