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Tell me what you are most proud of from 2021 and what you’re planning for 2022

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Angliski · 19/12/2021 16:32

I’ll go first!

I’m proud of publishing second book, wrote during lockdown with a newborn.
I’m proud but not happy about, enduring unsuccessful fertility treatment and the travel during lockdown. I had to leave my DS and DH at home each time.
I’m proud of standing up dork myself in a family dynamic where I am normally the one issuing the grovelly apologies
I’m proud of giving up social smoking in Jan! After 20 years on and off.
I’m proud that my business has finally
Really taken off after five years of slog!
I’m happy with the work we have done on the house though there is still a lot to do.
I’m proud that DH and I have muddled through to a decade together and that we have been great parents to our much longed for and Herculaneanly strong toddler.

Next year I want to make a year for pleasure and enjoyment. I want to learn to relax more, be more spontaneous and actually enjoy my life. I want to learn from people who are good at this. I want to take on NO major projects and I really want to learn how to lose weight and maintain a healthy weight for life as I’ve always struggled with this.

How about you?

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Angliski · 20/12/2021 04:46

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Bloodybridget · 20/12/2021 06:19

I'm proud that I've managed to hugely improve my fitness and stamina, after two years of cancer treatment left me very tired and feeble. Credit and thanks to the SafeFit trial for cancer patients and my brilliant trainer!
My goal for 2023 is to get back to my rowing club, and to still be here and well next Christmas.

PeonyRose80 · 20/12/2021 06:24

I’m proud that despite a lockdown etc, after being made redundant in April I was able to get a better job to start the following week….I am then even prouder that 5 months in I realised I was in a toxic workplace so found myself another job - 4 interviews later.. I got it and I love it.

I hope in 2022 to gain a healthier mindset and become more organised with housework so I can spend the weekends actually relaxing…. oh yeah and learn how to relax !!

Terribleluck · 20/12/2021 06:29

In hindsight 2021 was a decent year. I was able to get back to half marathon distance. Got married. Got a new job (that almost doubled my salary). Got a new house. Hiccup - was made redundant from said job -. Got another job at my dream company for almost double the salary (so tripled my salary within 12 months).

madroid · 20/12/2021 06:35

Proud to have got through yesterday lockdown of last winter/spring. Started to find it really tough but I got through it. Proud to have kept going in my job despite some very hard challenges and uncertainty.

Want to build up my strength and health in the coming year and take more time off.

Newnews · 20/12/2021 06:36

Lovely thread OP. Well done on all your achievements you should definitely be proud of all those.
This year I’m proud of having DC2 after being pregnant in lockdown
Also renovating our house at the same time and coming back from hospital to a building site! But we have made it our own
Proud that I managed to EBF this baby which was really important to me and something I didn’t fully manage with DC1
Proud that I managed to give up dairy to be able to EBF aforementioned baby with CMPA!
Not really my achievement to take credit for but I’m proud of DC1 and how much progress they have made with everything this year after having a tough start and struggling a lot last year
Proud that I’m going back to work even though it will break my heart a bit leaving DC2 in childcare. But my career is still important to me

Next year I want to really get on top of some bad habits I’ve got into. Nothing awful but spending too much time on my phone, doom scrolling the news, constantly checking emails. I want to read more books and also be more present in the moment rather than always having my head in my phone (she says, on her phone…!). I want to prioritise my health more, I don’t need to lose much weight per se but I want to get into healthier habits like drinking water and not always picking up a random sugary treat every time I’m near a shop.

I’d also like to spend some time on some little projects. Nothing major as I have two DC under 3 and a baby who is not a fan of sleeping so I don’t always get a clear evening to do hobbies. But I’d like to do more in my garden, learn about growing veg and also do some little bits like make Photobooks of the kids.

RoxytheRexy · 20/12/2021 06:58

I passed my driving test at the age of 38. First time, 6 minors. It’s been such a massive thing hanging over me and I never have to do it again

Next year I went to get more confident at driving. We have a holiday booked next summer so I’m going to drive to that.

My little boy is due to start afternoon sessions in January so I’m going to try and use the time to sort the house. Open the boxes I put in the loft 3 years ago after clearing out Mums house

Chunkymenrock · 20/12/2021 07:01

I kept mostly cheerful, kept going, kept my family looked after, managed to make a monumental decision.

Next year, seeing the monumental decision come to fruition.

niceupthedanceagain · 20/12/2021 07:08

I started my business and it's going quite well.
Applied for an EHCP for my son and he was awarded it so now has some help
Completed 6 months of counselling instead of drowning in the first lockdown

Next year I just want to have some fun as I've forgotten what it feels like
Make my business work so I can leave my job

SproutsAndCheese · 20/12/2021 07:12

Lame one but I went from obese to overweight to normal bmi weight this year, which I'm really proud of.
In the new year I plan to try and start running and to try and start up a business!

lightand · 20/12/2021 07:12

I have gained 3 grandchildren! So I cant complain about 2021!

2022 - I want to chill a bit more!

RainbowToes · 20/12/2021 07:25

My biggest achievement in 2021 was seeing the end of all the court proceedings regarding child arrangements for my daughter. ExH has been an utter @#$% for 5 years and there's now a restraining order. It's so silent now that it's utterly blissful. I've also got a new job that I absolutely love! 2021 has been a great year for me!

dementedma · 20/12/2021 07:27

Nothing really. 2021 was just about surviving all the crap and getting through.

mistermagpie · 20/12/2021 07:29

I haven't really achieved anything. But I've survived a difficult year with three children aged 2, 4 and 6, so that will have to do!

Thisyearcandoone · 20/12/2021 07:32

I completed a half ironman, or broke me mentally but I'm better now and proud of that :)
Next year will be what it will be, no plans no pressure.

WakeUpLockie · 20/12/2021 07:34

I’m proud that we have had loads of good times as a family, and how we have learnt to take every day as it comes throughout a pandemic.

For 2022 I want to survive having this baby (literally I am worried I am going to die), then get real thin (thin for me is size 12/14, so don’t worry). Last baby and I want to stop stuffing my face and take the best care of myself (again so that if I die I know it wasn’t self inflicted) (also I am excited to get back onto my anti anxiety meds, can you tell?? 😄)

Octopus37 · 20/12/2021 07:51

I'm proud that my kids are doing well at school, proud of them or that though not me.
I'm very proud of the young man that my 14 and a half year old has become. He's had a difficult situation to deal with with his girlfriend moving to Spain and he's dealt with it really well.
I've done ok with my weight this year, actually managed to get under 9st cause of lots of stress in the Summer, dont think that will be the case after Christmas though.
I'm proud that I finished my copywriting course, Level 4 Diploma in Copywriting. I've earned a very small (a copywriting website) amount of money from it.

So for 2022, would love it to be a year with less drama wouldn't we all. This year, I nearly lost my Dad, lots of stress with my DS's situation, we all had covid etc. Obviously I cannot control that though. In 2022 I want to improve my finances, sort out savings and investments, increase my pension contributions as they are dire. Just the idea of all of that though makes me feel tired, not inspired. I also want to earn lots more doing copywriting. Would also be good to make plans and go to more places (obviously covid permitting), but that doesn't exactly go hand in hand with saving money.

MrsGatsby99 · 20/12/2021 07:52

Lovely thread, op.
I am proud i worked through a pandemic 'on the frontline'. Had some real ups and downs but proud i kept going. Having great colleagues and family helped so much.

Proud i became more aware of mine and others mental health as well as physical health and completed a course in this.

Proud we managed to keep our house relatively clean and together most of tge time through all of this.

Next year, it looks like we will still be fighting the variabt, of course but need to take some more time out to try and relax and spend more time with friends and family, if possible.

Newnews · 20/12/2021 08:38

@SproutsAndCheese that’s not lame at all it’s amazing well done

WhatAHexIGotInto · 20/12/2021 08:56

Proud to have got back on my feet after breast cancer, get back into my job properly after a fractured start and get a promotion.

Next year I want myself and my family to stay healthy and happy. That's it.

Hippywannabe · 20/12/2021 10:35

I am proud that I have lost 4 stones and am intending to lose another 3.
I am proud I finally started my novel and intend to finish it .
I gained a granddaughter and willgt anher one this year

Hippywannabe · 20/12/2021 10:36

Gain another, maybe I need a new phone too!

SingToTheSleigh · 20/12/2021 10:51

Lovely thread idea! Well done for your achievements - I’ve always wanted to write but just can’t get going with it! I’m sorry your fertility treatment hasn’t worked yet and I hope you have a fantastic 2022 💐

I just can’t believe how much my life has changed in 2021. At the beginning of the year I still felt pretty hopeless. But in spring I joined a training course to become a volunteer for a local charity. In the summer they had a paid vacancy and I interviewed for it, did well but missed out to somebody with more relevant experience - disappointed but so, so proud of myself for even trying after a few years not being able to work due to health stuff. Then a few months later another charity advertised and I got the job! I’ve been in working just over 2 months now and the job is perfect for me, I’ve got big projects underway already and the team is amazing.

I also started tutoring maths online after being far too nervous to try online teaching before!

I can’t get over what a big change it’s been. I know some of it is down to finding the right medications for my ADHD (I’m autistic too and have had many MH difficulties over the years) but I’m not giving them all the credit - I have worked so hard to make these things happen!

Next year I want to have more FUN! Life has been difficult - DH has a lot of issues too - and between all our difficulties and covid, we’ve barely done anything. I know it’s a cliché but I want to build some happy memories with my kids and get out in the world again.

I’m starting my OU degree (psychology) in February too - studying was another thing I had to give up a few years ago due to my health. Determined to give it my all!

languagelover96 · 20/12/2021 10:54

I feel happy I started learning French in March of this year. I was doing the online courses on Duolingo for several months before yet I wanted proper lessons. So I hunted for a tutor online. Not sure what 2022 will bring.

Breathmiller · 20/12/2021 12:24

Great thread.

I'm proud that I didn't drink all year. Nearly a year and a half since I stopped and I'm so proud of myself. Couldn't have done it without the threads on here.

I have also upped my fruit and veg intake.

I dealt with a really difficult situation. I struggled with it to begin with but eventually realised that i learned to step in to my own power but peacefully and handled it well. I let go of old patterns.

I became a Granny - which I know I didn't actually do anything but my new grandson makes me so happy and I'm so proud of my daughter who didn't have an easy time of it.

I hope to get more of a hold on my physical health next year, building on what I did this year.

And want to continue on with some major changes to my house so that I have a lovely home. It's been a bit of a building site this year but I'm aware it's a work in progress.