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Suggestions Personal Development for New Year please

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Rhinohides · 13/12/2025 16:06

Every year I try to develop myself in some way, it may be something new, such as learning a new skill like archery or a project such as committing to a reading and reflection linked to my religion. Last year I started to learn a language and had a Turor for 1 to 1 online lessons. ( I am a carer and due to the unpredictable nature of this hours was unable to commit to regular classes). I had to stop these as I ended regularly cancelling the lesson due to someone’s health needs, which are ongoing.
so, I am requesting please if anyone has any suggestions for what I can do for 2026 for personal development? Something along the lines of personal growth or learning new skills. It needs to be something I can dip in and out of and I can do in my own time and on my own. While I find being able to chat my progress motivating it isn’t necessary provided the journey itself is fulfilling.
Sorry to post on AIBU for traffic but it seems not completing this year‘s project has dumped me and I have run out of ideas for 2026

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Rhinohides · 13/12/2025 16:47

@mumofoneAloneandwell - THANK YOU 🤩. As I started to read your response, I was smiling and thinking oh yes, Spanish, then I read your ending and it made me grin. Thank you for making me smile.

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mumofoneAloneandwell · 13/12/2025 16:41

Learn Spanish

A lot of hot men in Spanish speaking countries girl 🥰

Rhinohides · 13/12/2025 16:27

@BlueberryOats I have thought about doing this many times over the years, as I pass my test decades ago now and think an upgrade is probably well overdue. I know someone who did it and she actually ended up tutoring the police in the long run. Unfortunately, as things currently stand with my family, I wouldn’t be able to commit to something which required my regular attendance but it is definitely something I will put on the back burner. Thank you.

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Rhinohides · 13/12/2025 16:26

@randomchap - this is a lovely idea ❤️I was thinking if I took a crochet, I would know when I was good enough if I could crochet hats and blankets for premature babies at the hospital

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BlueberryOats · 13/12/2025 16:23

I'm doing an advancing driving course - ROSPA, I am Roadsmart, offer them.

randomchap · 13/12/2025 16:22

I found crochet easier and quicker but you do use more yarn than knitting.

I make my mum a new hat every Christmas as a thank you for teaching me

Rhinohides · 13/12/2025 16:15

@randomchap -crochet is a great idea, thank you. I have done knitting in the Path, and wasn’t exactly thrilled with the results. 😂 I also really like proof matting when you use scraps of material to make something new and beautiful and love that.
Crochet is a really good idea, and I know there are a couple of groups locally I could get to when I have the chance for additional support. Thank you.

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randomchap · 13/12/2025 16:11

It's a cliche but crochet or knitting.

They're really good for relaxing and emptying your head of distractions.

My mum taught me crochet and I find it a nice way to keep my hands busy while watching tv. Stops doomscrolling