Thought I’d do a thread on positive things that have come out of being in lockdown. For me personally I was a bit of a gambler, when they closed the pubs and clubs for over 3 months it really made me sit back and reassess why I was gambling and other things I could be doing with my money and time. They’ve been back open now for months and I haven’t gone gambling once and I’ve saved so much money.
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Not having to see my mother in law 
I was made redundant from my work in July.....but was headhunted for a better job paying almost double at a highly regarded company. Start in a couple of weeks when I come off maternity leave and looking forward to it!! The £12k redundancy payout went down a treat too!!
So now after worrying about living as a family of 4 on one income we now have a better chance to move to a bigger place and stay in the local area, in the near future.
So now after worrying about living as a family of 4 on one income we now have a better chance to move to a bigger place and stay in the local area, in the near future.
I’ve got fit. I completed the couch to 5k program, which blows my mind as I’ve never been able to run. After completing that I now also do hiit circuits 6 days a week and walk at least an hour a day.
That’s fantastic!
I’ve decorated my lounge, little girl’s room and garden. So while I haven’t saved money, I have been able to afford things that I never would’ve been able to before. (My childcare bill is a 3rd of my monthly pay!)
I have saved money - not as much as I could have, as I developed a horrendous wine and takeaway habit during lockdown. I would usually spend a lot of money eating out with friends, something that I cannot afford to return to. It became the norm to go for a meal, and nice wine bars to socialise - but it is ridiculously expensive, we have realised that we can spend the money on much better things (including trying to get ourselves debt free).
I wish I was one of those who got fit during lockdown - quite the opposite. I have worked throughout, but my job involves a lot of sitting down, and I was allowed to do some of my admin from home.
I now have to address the weight I have gained (I was fat to start with). I started the Cambridge diet yesterday. I lost 3 stone on this diet (fairly quickly) ten years ago. I managed to keep it off for about six years (just by being fairly active and eating sensibly), and then returned to my old ways.
I am doing what they used to call “sole source” three meal replacement products, and plenty of water spaced out over the day. I am seeing this as deserved punishment for my lockdown gluttony.
The diet is only a quick fix, as it really helped me shift the initial bulk - quite quickly last time. It’s not sensible in the longer term, but I need quick results initially, to motivate me to get healthy / fit.
I wish I was one of those who got fit during lockdown - quite the opposite. I have worked throughout, but my job involves a lot of sitting down, and I was allowed to do some of my admin from home.
I now have to address the weight I have gained (I was fat to start with). I started the Cambridge diet yesterday. I lost 3 stone on this diet (fairly quickly) ten years ago. I managed to keep it off for about six years (just by being fairly active and eating sensibly), and then returned to my old ways.
I am doing what they used to call “sole source” three meal replacement products, and plenty of water spaced out over the day. I am seeing this as deserved punishment for my lockdown gluttony.
The diet is only a quick fix, as it really helped me shift the initial bulk - quite quickly last time. It’s not sensible in the longer term, but I need quick results initially, to motivate me to get healthy / fit.
I lost weight
I got healthier
I got some boundaries
I told people I wasn't OK and they helped me
I got healthier
I got some boundaries
I told people I wasn't OK and they helped me
I lost 2st then found out I was pregnant
I’ve realised I actually like my husband after being stuck with him for months 
Being with my husband (although he was under the key worker umbrella) and my son at home. I’ve WFH since March and the hours have been relentless but I’ve not had to commute which is a huge plus. Being able to cook dinner every night. Really simple things that ordinarily I wouldn’t have been able to do on a day to day basis as before lockdown I’m up from 04:30am and home by 19:30
This happened to my sister! I think actually spending time together instead of just living in the same house has done wonders for couples!I’ve realised I actually like my husband after being stuck with him for months
I loved lockdown and spending time with my little family! Seeing the bond strengthen between my children was lovely and seeing how chilled the dog became was amazing!
Probably not as positive as other peoples achievements but I stopped biting my nails completely after 2 decades. Mainly because I read someone got COVID 19 from biting their NAILS and with my health anxiety, boy did that prompt me to stop.
But also, I have chewed my nails right down to their nail beds for 20 years. No idea what triggered me to bite my nails, but they was so bad. My confidence hit rock bottom when they was at that stage where they just constantly kept bleeding and I suffered from many infections with yellow pus (sorry tmi but luckily didn't get septic from it)!
It's been since March I've stopped and I'm just amazed how different my hands look lol they no longer look stumpy! They don't grow as long as I would like them but they are growing and quite strong as I use nail hardener.
But also, I have chewed my nails right down to their nail beds for 20 years. No idea what triggered me to bite my nails, but they was so bad. My confidence hit rock bottom when they was at that stage where they just constantly kept bleeding and I suffered from many infections with yellow pus (sorry tmi but luckily didn't get septic from it)!
It's been since March I've stopped and I'm just amazed how different my hands look lol they no longer look stumpy! They don't grow as long as I would like them but they are growing and quite strong as I use nail hardener.
I got into exercise and lost just over a stone, my clothes fit again!
We are much better off financially.
I got over a narcissist and met someone new online.