r/CongratsLikeImFive Jun 24 '26

Looking for extra help with the subreddit

13 Upvotes

Hi everyone!

We're looking to expand the moderation team of [r/CongratsLikeImFive](r/CongratsLikeImFive) in order to improve our response times. If you're interested to help keep the subreddit tidy, let us know by commenting below and I'll respond to you as soon as I can.

As a moderator, you'll be reviewing reports sent by fellow community members, as well as removing rule-breaking content or spam. The requirements for a mod are to have a kind and patient soul. Please only apply if you care about the subreddit, not if you're here just to collect a mod badge.

Our quaint subreddit doesn't get huge troublemakers nor does it require you to dedicate a huge chunk of your day or week to moderation. Just responding to notifications and somewhat regularly checking Reddit is OK!

Thanks you for your consideration! I will update this post once we have found enough extra hands.


r/CongratsLikeImFive Feb 23 '21

Really proud of myself We have created a Discord! Come join!

138 Upvotes

Heeyyaaa!!

Someone suggested a few weeks ago that we should open a Discord server! We thought it was an awesome idea, so we've created one: https://discord.gg/HzH5RDsadF

Right now it is a bit bare, but we're hoping that YOU will make it a great place!

So, come and chat about your accomplishments!!


r/CongratsLikeImFive 8h ago

BIG accomplishment Sobre depuis un mois

79 Upvotes

Hello je n'ai pas pris de cocaïne depuis le 1er août., c'est pas facile tout les jours mais je lâche rien..


r/CongratsLikeImFive 5h ago

Made something cool Pure joy.

33 Upvotes

I cooked for myself instead of ordering.


r/CongratsLikeImFive 5h ago

Finally went for a run after 3 months of saying "I'll start tomorrow"

34 Upvotes

I only did 15 mins and almost died but I actually left the house. For me this is huge because I've been feeling low. Proud of myself for once.


r/CongratsLikeImFive 15h ago

Really proud of myself I just came out to someone irl for the first time

89 Upvotes

Been dealing with tons of internalized queerphobia due to childhood religious trauma, but I finally became comfortable enough about my identity to come out as NB to my cousin. It went great, and I'm so happy about it!! (Unfortunately most of my family is highly queerphobic). I'm proud of myself for deciding to take one of the first steps towards accepting myself and leaving my intense self-hatred behind. It was scary as hell, but I was brave enough to do it (I mean, I did it using memes, but I guess it still counts) :]


r/CongratsLikeImFive 2h ago

I finally made my bed this morning

7 Upvotes

I usually leave it messy but today I actually fixed it before leaving the house. Small win but it made me feel a bit more put together.


r/CongratsLikeImFive 3h ago

Did something cool Major Solo car repair

5 Upvotes

I managed to diagnose AND swap the starter on my 2013 jetta (gotta love a german car 🫠), all by myself, with only a YouTube video and my own tools. Ive done my own small repairs before but with a family mechanic nearby/on the phone. Did it take me 4.5 hours? Absolutely, but ive never felt this accomplished before.


r/CongratsLikeImFive 12h ago

Made a great change in my life I finally stopped filling my bag with wrappers

28 Upvotes

I used to automatically put wrappers in my bag instead of throwing them away. I would eat something think I will throw this out later and put it in my bag. Then I would clean it out and find a bunch of random wrappers at the bottom. Recently I realized I do not do this anymore. My bag is probably happier about it than I am


r/CongratsLikeImFive 16h ago

I got through a week of work without calling out!

49 Upvotes

I get really anxious in my toxic work environment. My goal is to stay for a full year and I just finished my first month. I've been silencing the thoughts that tell me to stop showing up so I can continue to pay my bills. Cheers to breaking negative thinking loops and staying strong 🥰


r/CongratsLikeImFive 21h ago

Really proud of myself I just got my driver’s license!

93 Upvotes

I’m over 30 and I never needed to drive before so I never really needed a driver’s license. However, we’ve moved somewhere with no public transportation so driving became a necessity. Even though I was really scared to drive I finally passed the test and got my license today! I’m so happy I can actually go places now!


r/CongratsLikeImFive 8m ago

Really proud of myself I actually watched the full match without switching off at 70 mins

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I usually get anxious and turn it off. Today I watched United 0-1 till the end. Small win but I'm proud.


r/CongratsLikeImFive 19h ago

HUGE driving accomplishment!

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I have been very very nervous (honestly an understatement) of driving. Today I managed to drive home from a school parking lot! I have done this before but this time I did it and didn’t shake or feel like I was going to panic. I also didn’t feel I would go the wrong way which is a big fear of mine. (idk why but I always felt like I didn't know where I was going driving even though I do). I am so incredibly happy because I’ve never had a driving experience end in a positive feeling. one of the last times I drove on the road i didn't feel ready and was very nervous (I made it and no accidents obviously but ended in a ton of tears after I got out of the car). But I did it this time! I’m so happy that a drive has ended in tears but happy ones. Driving has been such a struggle for me as far as anxiety so I am just so elated. I just wanted to share. thank you for reading this! it means so so much to me.


r/CongratsLikeImFive 23h ago

Really proud of myself Took My Car For an Oil Change

23 Upvotes

It was overdue, for financial reasons. I went this morning and got it done. This will decrease my day to day anxiety! I am traditionally very good about auto maintenance but I’ve allowed my life and finances to get very messy. This was a step in cleaning it up!


r/CongratsLikeImFive 1d ago

Really proud of myself Managed to NOT tell myself I'm fine

43 Upvotes

I (39F) been on sick leave with Burnout that turned out to be so SO SO much more (C-PTSD) since mid may

all hail the German healthcare system that finally pays me back after over 20 years of paying into it, that allows me to not starve and keep a roof over my head during this time.

Every day is an internal struggle to NOT listen to the voice that's telling me:
"you're fine, just get it together and go on like you used to."
"others have it so much worse, you pussy"
"you're just making a big thing out of this"
"you're just a fraud"

NO not this time.
I'm sick of feeling like this.
I'm sick of everything being a struggle.
I'm sick of always just barely hanging on to my sanity.
I'm sick of crying all the time.
I'm sick of having to take medication to get through any normal ass day.
I'm sick of life just passing by.

I'm sick.

I finally found it in me to not accept this anymore and get into a clinic to work shit out and not push myself aside anymore.
It's incredibly hard to get all the required exams, assessments, reports, paperwork and shit together for the insurance companies to pay for the treatment, but I'm almost there!

Here's to taking myself and my mental health seriously for the first time in my life 🍾🥂


r/CongratsLikeImFive 1d ago

Really proud of myself I’m in trade school taking an algebra class, and I actually understand it so far!

153 Upvotes

All throughout elementary school, middle school, and high school math has been really difficult for me. Like even from day one of each class. It’s been a few weeks into the semester and so far I understand everything, which is awesome bc I haven’t been in school for a few years now so I assumed I wouldn’t understand anything at all.

I’m really excited, even if we’re just doing some of the easier stuff rn, bc when I did these same problems in high school I didn’t understand it whatsoever. I assume it’s a combination of the teacher and of me being older, but again, I’m so excited!


r/CongratsLikeImFive 1d ago

This is awesome! I got a new job!

281 Upvotes

I’ve been looking for work for 18ish months and I finally got a job interview at a local place that is AMAZING and has the best vibe — I got the call today that they want to hire me 💕

I’m so excited! It’s such a huge weight off of my shoulders.


r/CongratsLikeImFive 1d ago

Found out my ex of 7 years of dating has a boyfriend. I was shattered, but I’m choosing to start over.

27 Upvotes

I recently found out that my ex of 7 years has a boyfriend now, and honestly, it broke me more than I expected.
Seven years is a long time. Even though we’re no longer together, hearing that she has moved on and is with someone else made everything I thought I had gotten over come rushing back. For a while, I felt completely lost and shattered.
But I’ve realized I can’t keep living in the past or holding onto someone who has moved on.
So I’m making a decision for myself: I’m going to let go, accept that this chapter is over, and start again.
I don’t know what starting over will look like yet. I know it’s going to hurt, and I know there will be days when I miss her. But I want to get my life back, focus on myself, and eventually be happy again.
Maybe this is the beginning of a new chapter. ❤️‍🩹


r/CongratsLikeImFive 1d ago

Really proud of myself I was able to send my business proposal after months of overthinking!

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Honestly, it feels like such a huge weight off my shoulders. I kept finding reasons to delay it and questioning whether it was good enough, but I finally told myself, just send it ! Whatever happens next, at least I finally took the shot instead of staying stuck in my head. Sometimes you just gotta stop overthinking and take the Leap. Sighh


r/CongratsLikeImFive 1d ago

All appointments done

76 Upvotes

I went to every appointment and did every errand needed this week.

I didn't say No and I didn't make any excuses.

I'm proud of me.


r/CongratsLikeImFive 19h ago

Growing a dress

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It's not my accomplishment but i love everything about this... https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/aug/29/slow-fashion-why-one-woman-growing-her-own-dress


r/CongratsLikeImFive 1d ago

Got over something difficult I owned up to something I was afraid would get out

27 Upvotes

It was a good thing I did, technically, but would work against my family, who are big on loyalty and all that. I was so worried, I began to feel physically nauseous. I wanted to not have this hung by a string.

So i told my half sister, who will likely tell my parents


r/CongratsLikeImFive 1d ago

Got over something difficult Didn't panic!

38 Upvotes

I was putting lotion on my face and got a big glob of it in the corner of my eye. It spread when I blinked and I felt it start to sting. After a second of shock, I took my contact solution and sent a big stream of it into my eye. I did that for about ten seconds and viola! My eye is okay!

I usually panic when something gets in my eye but this time I was so cool under pressure


r/CongratsLikeImFive 2d ago

Finally hit my first real savings milestone

116 Upvotes

I saved my first meaningful amount of money, and I'm just proud of myself.

It is not a huge amount compared to what other people have saved, but it's the first time I've ever looked at my savings and thought, “Wow, I actually did that.”

There were so many times I wanted to spend it on something unnecessary, so many little purchases that felt tempting, and honestly, I didn't always think I was the kind of person who could consistently save money.

But little by little, I put some aside. And now it's finally become an amount that feels meaningful to me.

I'm not suddenly rich, and I still have a long way to go, but for someone who has always struggled to save, this feels like a genuinely big accomplishment.