New Year Resolutions

[slabber]

1. Go for a walk every day.
2. Spend less time on my phone.
3. Cool the jets - stopping overthinking & being more in control of my thoughts & in turn, emotions. Any suggestions as to how to do this are much appreciated - I'm thinking the previous two as well as meditation will help.

In 2020 I lost 2 stone for my physical health so 2021 is about mental health. God knows we all need to look after ourselves more than ever after the challenges of this year.

 

[lemonlime]

Lose the pandemic weight.
Improve myself on my new hobby.
Drastically lower my phone screen time.
Work on my posture.
Improve my flexibility - hoping to get my splits this year.
Think of myself more instead of spreading myself thin to make things easier/comfortable/special for those who don't show the same courtesy.

And actually make a plan on how to do these instead of making a list and then forgetting about them.

 

[Pinkblush]

Mr pinkblush is giving up those syrupy, creamy, fat laden heart attack coffees so I said I'd stop drinking fat coke.
Its not much I know but once I get one thing under control then i can look at other things. If I make a list I know i'll just feel pressure and end up binning it.

 

[Tinkerbell cat]

I never stick to any that I make but after a rubbish year, what a chance to start a fresh. For me I won't be bringing any negativity or toxic people who bring me down in 2021. Like my obsessive ex who has messed me up mentally, I will continue to just block him, new profiles that arise etc and not rise to what he wants which is to hurt me to gauge a reaction... Going to be hard!! also, going to look after myself better, eat less rubbish, move more... so when we get to Summer i feel confident and comfortable in my own skin

 

[Kim Mild]

Time to revive this thread?


I've read through the aims I put last year. and I think on the whole I've achieved them although I'm not happy all the time ( I think most of the time the when I'm not happy, it is the fault of other people)

My 2026 aims are
To have small scale new experience and visit new places fairly regularly
To continue developing my running and take part in an organised race
Redecorate parts of the house and spruce up other parts
Calm my nervous system

 

[AladdinSane]

Ive had a very rough year so havent kept to any of my resolutions. To be honest, we're lucky we made it through in one piece!
My resolutions this year

- lose 2 stone and get in the best shape possible
- avoid doom scrolling
- just embrace getting older (something I struggle so badly with!)
- enjoy the little things and celebrate the little wins

 

[Annie101]

Get rid of my Covid ass and tummy i developed.
Buy less crap and save

 

[wastelandbaby]

- Go running more regularly (My resolution from last year but I ended up with a leg injury and by the time I could run again life got in the way)
- Read War and Peace
- Get more creative with what I cook/bake

 

[Kim Mild]

I'd be practically mute if I didn't talk to myself! Or to the dog ,I talk to her .

 

[MyLittlePony25]

Lose the weight I gained in hospital (100lbs )
Get back in the saddle
Return to work in June
Masters or new degree in September

 

[lemonlime]

This would be a good thread for people to give updates on their resolutions / get some support maybe! I’d be interested in hearing how everyone gets on! I’m starting from today, I’m over 18 stone and need to reign it in now, I get out breath going up the stairs so I just feel like I need to start and get it out the way!!

I agree! Or should we start a weight loss journey thread for those who want to lose weight? There are many of us who are planning to do the same next year from what I see.

 

[LaurieLaurie]

Save and spend more wisely
Pass my driving test
Redecorate throughout
Exercise and walk daily.. I used to do this everyday but I got lazy.
Focus only on those close to me
Cut back on my phone

 

[Nebbymoo]

Lose weight, get fitter, stop letting thoughts occupy my mind that really dont matter, buy less, stress less. Try to go more places and see more. Find some peace.

 

[Bobbleowl90]

Tone my body up but equally try and work on my self confidence/body confidence at the same time. I let the number on the scales dictate my whole mood and how I feel and it’s really bad. I have done for at least 15+ years now and it’s a really unhealthy obsession but equally a really difficult one to break. Rather than looking at a photo and thinking ah that’s nice, I scrutinise it and just worry if I look fat or if other people think I look fat. It’s awful but stems from bad friendship circles as a teenager.

Spend less time worrying or putting effort into those who don’t put effort into me.

Less time on social media.

 

[Ivegone]

Really need to stop pleasing people really do stop agreeing to shit you don't want to do. I'm going to end up having burnout again and I hate burnout

 

[Mulholland Drive]

Have you read Alcohol Explained by William Porter? It’s life-changing.

I haven't read it, but have heard good reviews and comments in the past.

I will see how I get on over the next 3 or 4 months before considering his book. At the moment by simply moving to a warmer climate for a period of time, has certainly helped get over my drink anxieties that have accumulated throughout 2020.

That said, I might buy the book in February as a birthday "treat" to myself

Thank you

 

[Dragon100]

Be more organized!! In my work life I am organization personified, out of work I am,a disorganised mess!

 

[boomska]

Does anyone have a word of the year they are using next year?

Mine is hopeful

mine is healthy x

 

[JLXRD]

Hmmm I’m not sure 100% firmed up on the goals yet but:

1: Lose the weight I have gained this year and get back to my wedding weight or lower (hopefully in time for a holiday somewhere! )
2: Keep up with running but incorporate weights to support my goals/stop me getting injured
3: Read 50 books
4: Set a monthly savings goal and DO IT
5: Try and stay on top of the washing (least likely to happen )

 

[Vroomvroom]

Less scrolling mindlessly.
Read more books.
Carry on with my workouts and steps - was doing great on this until early December then got ill and Christmas!
Mindful drinking, enjoy it rather than guzzle!