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To ask how you're planning to make life better in 2022?

28 replies

AlexaShutUp · 28/12/2021 14:52

My life is very good in paper. Good career, loving family etc. However, I always feel like I'm struggling to keep my head above water. Here are my ideas/goals for making my life better next year. It would be lovely if you could all share yours!

  • Seek adhd diagnosis (have been putting it off for too long!)
  • Build regular exercise habit - that means actually going to the gym rather than just thinking about it!
  • Learn to use my instant pot to make healthy meals
  • Take healthy lunches to work
  • Prioritise sleep
  • Find better ways of managing stress
  • Find a way of actually getting on with the tasks that I am procrastinating about
  • Invest time and effort in friendships new and old.
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HalfHolly · 28/12/2021 15:16

I'm going to do a life agm talk on a long walk as suggested by Libby Purves link. (apologies for link to DailyM) DH and I will talk out how things are going with house, child, life etc and we'll try to identify where things could be improved or changed. At a personal level I'd like to do weight training and improve my French. I'd also like to develop my career more.

Jooox · 28/12/2021 15:36

For a while now I’ve felt like I hate my job but it’s not something I can easily leave as I spent years training for it and I’m not qualified to do anything else so I’ve felt trapped.

I’ve had some time off and realised that it’s not the job I dislike, it’s the company I work for. I’ve somehow fallen into a habit of allowing myself to be bullied to the point where I can’t even see it anymore and even worse, I blame myself for it.

So for 2022 I’m going to put myself and my health first. Leave my job to go to a different company and if I don’t like it there I’ll move again. Most importantly though I’m going to pay attention to how people treat me and recognise how it makes me feel.

Lifeispassingby · 28/12/2021 15:40

I am going to stop taking responsibility and blame for decisions that I didn’t make. If things go wrong for someone and I had any involvement then I naturally blame myself and/or take responsibility for it. I am going for stop than that x

Dollywilde · 28/12/2021 15:44

I’m expecting DC2 next year, so I’m giving myself a fair amount of slack - if we get to the end of next year in good spirits, even if I’m fatter/greyer etc then that’s fine! Especially as it’s a small gap so for 3 months we’ll have two under two.

However I did have a hard time with DD when she was tiny (pandemic didn’t help) so my priorities are to focus on my mental health. Ask for help if and when I need it. Make sure we get out the door at least once a day for some fresh air - the days when we stayed in were the hardest, even if it was freezing or pissing it down. Make the most of baby groups and cafes being open! (Please god let it be so…)

That’s pretty much it. 2023 will be for getting ‘me’ back. 2022 is all about growing the family and surviving Grin

Starseeking · 28/12/2021 15:48
  • Complete on the new house for me and DC following relationship breakdown with their dad
  • Secure a new job having been overlooked for a promotion at my current workplace
  • Start my journey to a sugar-free life; currently addicted, so it will be a long road
  • Drop 4 stone and 2 dress sizes, going from a 16 to a 12 through increased exercise and diet overhaul
missbunnyrabbit · 28/12/2021 15:48

I'm going to put in a request for part time at work. This is due to clinical depression and a whole host of other things. But, I think it will be rejected.

I'm going to ask for a referral for add and autism assessments at my doctors. Been struggling for a long time with things that I see listed on here time and time again as autistic and add traits. It's strange though because, with a severely autistic cousin, my experience of autism is not someone like me. My relatives would be offended if they heard me saying I could be autistic.

Starseeking · 28/12/2021 15:49
  • Also start counselling sessions to minimise the chance of me ending up with a similar DP ever again!
Houseplantmad · 28/12/2021 16:04

Less time online and instead I want to read a book a month. Currently I read blogs and magazines. I'm really enjoying a book over this break.

To continue with weight/strength training and progress further.

In tandem with that, to lose another 3kg.

To not buy more clothes as I have plenty.

To get the house decorated inside and out (having saved for it) and I want it to be furnished more hotel-like eg Liz but comfortable, not too much stuff and coordinated.

Houseplantmad · 28/12/2021 16:04

Lux not Liz!

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 28/12/2021 16:10

Take vitamins every day and use nail oil every day - both make a difference when I remember to do them.

Hone our meal planning to make things simpler but keep things healthy-ish: omelette night, mushrooms on toast night etc

Less time on the internet

Book some nice things to look forward to

Buy a cinema pass

lollipoprainbow · 28/12/2021 16:12

Join some more clubs, it's just me and my dd9 and Christmas has highlighted how isolated we are.

Guacamole001 · 28/12/2021 16:39

Stick to the 12 12 diet and reduce carbs.

Do yoga online twice weekly not just a lame once a week.

Start stomach exercises soon .... (yeh right!).

Keladrythesaviour · 28/12/2021 16:45

I did 21 books in 2021 (well, nearly, I've got half a book to go!) So hoping to do 22 next year - part of me trying to increase my reading and knowledge as well as keeping my brain working.
We also going to start TTC next year so fingers crossed.

Letsallscreamatthesistene · 28/12/2021 16:47

Have smaller portions. I have good exercise habits and im convinced my portion sizes are the issue

NoBetterthanSheShouldBe · 28/12/2021 16:53

I’m going to do a 30-day sketching challenge - I find it difficult to get started on my own, and to sit down and relax coursecraft.net/users/Mrf

Nice to do something positive for me - I’ve already lost the extra stone, given up smoking, tidied the cupboards etc.

MrsKDB · 28/12/2021 16:55

I’m going to cut sugar right down / out
Read more, scroll less
Rest properly during the day when I can to improve adrenal function

Itonlytakesonetree · 28/12/2021 16:59

Due to health issues and subsequent hysterectomy, exercise was non existent this year, so I'm aiming to get back into daily yoga.
Reduce caffeine - does me no favours really and I drink far too much.
Already gone pretty much dairy free, but continuing with that as it seems to suit me.
Hoping to complete the War and Peace read along.
Find a new job and get my finances under control.

I want to do lots of things but if I can get that all in place it will be a good start.

jesusmaryjosephandtheweedonkey · 28/12/2021 17:03

I'm not being the social planner anymore. It's exhausting. If someone wants to do something they can arrange it and I will gladly go.
More walks and podcasts.
More reading.
More time for me

opinionminion · 28/12/2021 17:03

I'm seriously thinking of leaving my job of 20 years - I'm burnt out, still struggling 2 years after abusive relationship I ran from, to become a live in carer for less than an Apprenticeship wage. I will have to sell my car and move 100 miles away from family and friends and will have no pension security. But I can't go on like this .

NeedWineNow · 28/12/2021 17:08

I'm retiring ( subject to just confirming a couple of pension things). I really don't like my company's attitude and these last 18 months have made me realise that I really don't need the 5 day week commute, chasing the City dollar - my boss was messaging today wanting work done, and I'm only a PA.

Carry on with losing weight and more exercise.

Read all the books I got for Christmas.

Take time to enjoy life and not feel forced into things.

LadyCleathStuart · 28/12/2021 17:09

I'm cutting toxic fuckers out of my life in 2022 starting with my mother. This is the last Christmas she will make me feel like shit.

Brother and SIL can gtf too.

Other than that I'm going to plant vegetables in the spring.

Lampzade · 28/12/2021 17:13

@LadyCleathStuart

I'm cutting toxic fuckers out of my life in 2022 starting with my mother. This is the last Christmas she will make me feel like shit.

Brother and SIL can gtf too.

Other than that I'm going to plant vegetables in the spring.

I am cutting some toxic people out of my life too.
ExConstance · 28/12/2021 17:17

I will retire in August (if I can stick it out that long ) The care sector in COVID times is not a good place to be.

Scottishflower65 · 28/12/2021 17:30

Put very penny into AVCs so I can retire in 2023.
Lift heavier in gym.
Do yoga teacher training.
Transform my garden to produce more fruit and veg.

MyComputerGetsSadWithoutMe · 28/12/2021 17:31

My plan is

-start to take some care of myself, get outside everyday, a bit of movement in my day, stop eating foods that make me feel shit too much.
-get a small op on my kidney done, it should help me not be in pain as much, I'm expecting the appointment to be January or February and it should make a big difference.
-get an adhd assessment, I've been under the mental health team this year and the occupational therapist said she thinks I might have adhd and we asked my doctor together for a referral, I hope I get it soon.
-I start college in September, I'm only redoing my maths gcse but for a long time I've thought I'm not clever enough to try and have a proper career and I'm now trying not to think too negatively about myself.
-enjoy my hobbies more. I really enjoy baking, photography and making jewellery, I don't do anything with any of it which is why I don't do it much because I always think 'what's the point' but the point is it makes me happy!
-get our house completed! We are in the process of buying our first home and it looks like we should be complete in late January, I really hope so, then to start on some decor, I need to remind myself a room a month is an improvement!