Christmas is over, can't wait to get back into routine, working on some better habits. Anyone care to join me?

[Muckyboots1]

We've had a rotten few weeks and have been sick over Christmas. We've all been grumpy, snappy and exhausted. I feel like we've barely spent any family time together in weeks, we've all been so busy. I've been a horrible grump. Something has to give.

I have a voluntary commitment which I started out loving, but recently it has grown and grown until it's eating into evenings and weekend time. It has become a chore, one that I feel guilty about, but I'm going to inform them in the New Year that I can no longer commit. That will be a huge weight off my shoulders and a lot of time freed up.

I'm lucky enough to be off until January 6th, so I'm also going to have a massive declutter and deep clean. The house has barely been touched for weeks. Once it's all nice and clean and organised, I shall buy some fresh flowers and candles. DH is also going to paint a few walls that need freshened up.

I have also been using the TV as a babysitter far too much, that is going to change (though admittedly not until I've deckuttered and cleaned) and our family resolution is to go for more walks, no matter what the weather is like.

I also need to get back to meal planning as we've been eating too much beige food.

Once the better habits are in place, I'm going to crack my youngest's awful fucking sleep.

None of these are NYE resolutions, they are better habits I want to form.

Anyone else? I can't wait to get started, the house especially is so dingy and dusty at the minute, I need to scrub out the corners and air every bit

Yes! I'm feeling like this. I did clean the house before Christmas but it really needs a declutter. Plus I want to rent one of those carpet cleaners #rockandroll and then we're going to decorate our bedroom. It's the last room of the house we haven't touched since we moved in 4 years ago. 😆

DH got me lovely presents, including a Bullet Journal and a Pinch of Nom meal-planner, so I'm going to get organised. My problem is that I get overwhelmed and give up if I set too many big goals, so I'll be concentrating on baby steps.

I love this feeling - that NY fresh start/spring clean mindset.

Yes! I am going to stop buying and drinking diet coke and stop biting my nails.

I am also going to work on being less jealous and forgive more easily.

I also want to lose a few pounds.

I saw a 1-10 guide on FB, with examples like 1 hour of exercise a day, 2 litres of water a day etc. I definitely get into bad habits during the winter.

Sounds good.

For me, I’m going to return to my plant based eating habits.

Grow a pair and embrace promotion at work, go for it because it’s the last chance I have.

Get the fucking bathroom done. It’s been 5 years I’ve been going on and on about it, going to get the thing done this year.

That’s it. Enough for one year I think.

Meal planning and financial order.

Bulk prep of slow cooker meals and daily checking of bank account.

I’m in but will just be doing baby steps. I have a 3 year

...old and baby. I feel like we are drowning in stuff. It doesn’t help that all the stuff I sorted out a couple of months ago to the charity shop DH has decided to keep in the wardrobe.

That all sounds gteat but for me, Christmas hasn't really started yet!

DH worked yesterday and is there 7-7 today so it's not been the most feative one for us. The kids have thought it was brilliant (which is the main thing) but from tonight onwards we'll start the drinking & eating, seeing friends having parties until we're back at work on the 2nd.

Then the NY changes will begin... we'll start Dry January, starting eating better (i.e. more meal planning) and DS will ramp up the GSCE studying 😯

I’m raring to get into 2020.

Big clear out at home (way too much ‘stuff’), sort out finances to save more, get DS exam match-ready for gcse, new job (🤞), do more exercise and relaxation...

I need to try and spend less and save more too.

I used to be aghast at the idea of taking a tree down on Boxing Day, but this year I understand. I'm sitting looking at it, it's dropping its needles everywhere, I could have it down in a jiffy.

I won't. I'll wait until this weekend

I’m now working my way through years worth of paperwork and rubbish! Who needs a credit card statement from 5 years ago! I’m hoping to get the pensions sorted through and see how we stand for our old age!

Mainly screen time for me. I have really slipped into bad habits, taking phone to bed at night instead of reading. It's doing nothing to enhance my life. I got lots of lovely books for Christmas and am looking forward to making the time to read them.

Also want to walk more on local errands instead of taking the car. And have a frugal Jan and Feb.

I have been trying to ‘be calm’ for the past few weeks. I’m usually quite highly strung and anxious - it works, and can be hard work! I have tried to keep away from social media (massive cause of stress and anxiety).

Having a mini wobble today because of Christmas (parents not here, sister terminally ill, etc). But hey, as dad used to say ‘life might feel bad now, but It’s better than the alternative!’.

Yes I am so glad it's all over.

Yes! Thanks for the kick up the bum, I definitely need it!

Once the decorations are down, crack on with cleaning and decluttering.
Dry January.
Starting now, buying less crap and putting the money away for a holiday.
Cutting down on screen time and suspending Facebook for a while.
Once all the Christmas food is eaten, I'll be meal planning and trying to eat more healthily.
This evening, I'm going to give myself a home gel manicure and maintain it, so that my nails always look nicely done.
Go and shave my legs and pluck my eyebrows, I'm a right hairy mess.
Finish off or bin some craft projects I started last year, and no more buying of craft supplies until my stash is used up.

I think that's all doable. I've let things slip recently and need to kick start some good habits.