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Anyone struggling to think of something they've achieved in 2019?

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Joyfulincolour · 31/12/2019 19:09

We've just sat around the table with my 12 yr old dd and DH and we were talking about our best memories of 2019. My dd recounted memories of camping with dad plus a few things with friends. DH had a few things too whereas the only thing I could say was I won an award at work. There was nothing else I could pin point as a great memory or achievement. Our family holiday was quite boring so we've planned to do something totally different this year. It's made me realise that I need to do more things for myself this next year and have things to look forward to instead of just trying to keep the family on the straight and narrow!
Anyone else feel the same?

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gamerwidow · 31/12/2019 19:13

Nope I’m happy with uneventful, give me that anytime over some of the exciting but turbulent times I’ve had over the last few years.
Low key bobbing along being fine is underrated imo.

Multigloves · 31/12/2019 19:14

I feel the same way but I'm trying to put a different spin on it.

My 2019 has been pretty terrible in a lot of ways. I'm learning from it however and I'm making some different choices for 2020 including taking up a new hobby and not expending mental energy on some people who don't care about me.

It sounds to me, that with your new plans for a different holiday and stuff you've done a similar thing and are learning from what didn't go well. I think that's an achievement in a way.

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Boristhecats · 31/12/2019 20:14

For me it is something so simple I didn’t think it was big until my husband told me it was.

I have spent years with medical problems. Not being able to work , getting a job and having to quit. Just before the summer I became a housekeeper for a wonderful family. And everything clicked. I now work nearly full time and loving it. That is a huge thing for me. And I’m really proud of myself.

Joyfulincolour · 31/12/2019 20:23

Ah lovely, positive replies 😊 I'm going to resurrect our Jar of Joy so I can remember the small/happy things that happen.
Well done Boris on your job, it sounds perfect.

I didn't want to create a negative vibe but it made me realise that I haven't had an awful year (and I'm very grateful for that) but I do need to do more things that are memorable or meaningful for me. I'm sat here cooking up some plans and adventures for 2020, which is nice.
Here's to a happy and healthy 2020 🥂

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Bearlyclearly · 31/12/2019 20:57

I’m with you op nothing good or bad this year it was pretty uneventful. Sitting here on my own thinking I have to change this coming year I’d like more happy memories

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