To ask what you've learnt about yourself during lockdown?

[Lsquiggles]

I used to always wish I had the time to garden, it looked so fun and relaxing. Now I have the time to garden I bloody loathe it, it's too hot and never ending. Will happily give that job back to DP

[Egghead68]

That I gain weight like mad when I have access to my kitchen 24/7 and no fitness bootcamp to physically go to This too!

[BreastedBoobilyToTheStairs]

That I gain weight like mad when I have access to my kitchen 24/7 and no fitness bootcamp to physically go to.

That working from home is a dream, particularly not having to commute.

That a good night's sleep really does make me feel better, and the reason I always felt rubbish was because I was constantly rushing around doing things after work and so was just exhausted all the time.

That I don't miss people or going out as much as I thought I would.

That it's very easy to get bored of TV and now that I'm back into it, I'm really enjoying writing my first novel in the evenings instead.

[PrincessButtockUp]

That all that time I thought I loved being at home, it turns out I loved some of that time being at home ALONE. 🤣

[PollyPelargonium52]

I love hobbies and don't miss rushing about in the least. I also don't miss school run. Not whatsoever. Being up against the clock all week is bad for my mental and physical health. That said I am still finding lockdown really stressful as my ds is 15 and his dad's family are 100 miles away. I am still up against the clock but only for say 2 thirds of day not all day. So still less rushing which is a most welcome reprieve.

[AvonCallingBarksdale]

I’ve learnt that I like our usual busy, hectic, activity-filled weekends. I’ve learnt that I would like to live further away from neighbours. I’ve learnt that I hate not being able to make things better for my DC - cancelled GCSEs, cancelled summer camps, etc. And I’ve learnt that I think a significant minority of the UK are utter, irresponsible fuckwits.

[Yankathebear]

I didn’t realise how tactile I am.
Also that I’m good at saving money.

[emmetgirl]

And I eat too much

[WhenWillTheRenovationsEnd]

Nothing much other than I really am as lazy as I suspected!

[BertiesLanding]

I really don't like people very much (while I really like, and in some cases love, specific persons). I have become a misanthrope.

[Cosyjimjamsforautumn]

And i love the 2m rule as it means i dont have to hug or kiss anyone except DC and DH

[Cosyjimjamsforautumn]

That I'm pretty independent and dont miss going out as much as I thought i would. I've enjoyed the simplicity of lockdown and will miss our family unit when they go back to uni.
Ive enjoyed the time to garden
My neighbours are lovely
I've enjoyed the challenge of setting up live calls, book club meets, quizzes with friends ive wanted to catch up with, and have left the ones who have not got in touch in 10 weeks despite knowing how unwell DH is.
That although i can work from home I'm better focussed in the office (although it is easier to care for disabled DH whilst at home).
That i dislike online choir so have found a different hobby to get into until we can get back together

[ddl1]

That I have NOT got over a youth filled with ill health, restrictions and isolation nearly as much as I thought I had. I am fortunate to be able to work from home, and to live near shops that deliver to locals. I am less fortunate (or less tough) about the PTSD-type flashbacks. These 'unprecedented' times are less unprecedented for some than for others. Oh, and I've also learned that I love modern technology even more than I thought I did.

[CookPassBabtridge]

That I'm more sociable than I thought.. I miss seeing other people and it's made me miss people I haven't seen in years. I am also still very introverted and love my own space though!
That my kids are resilient.. they haven't once asked to go anywhere. They are 3 and 6.
That I took normal life for granted.

[LadyEloise]

@Sawollya
I love your username. Very apt in the lockdown.

[Fandoozle1]

That I despise most people.

[LadyEloise]

@EmeraldShamrock
Sincere condolences on your loss.
I see your posts on different threads and had not realised that your DM had died.
With a name like that you must have Irish connections.

[Watchagotcha]

@sawollya

I have already read better than before, and I agree it’s a great book! My problem is that I am 99% Obliger with just a smidge if Rebel. If a habit of mine benefits others (keeping a tidy house, regular voluntary work, keeping up with friends who are struggling and need support, helping my children with schoolwork, getting them to weekly activities etc - I can totally do it, it’s easy for me. Even shopping / eating / cooking healthily I can do, because it benefits us all.

But prioritise solo exercise, which only benefits me? Over things that I need to do for other people? Can’t do it, can’t see the point (despite obviously knowing all the benefits of regular exercise). I can’t work out how what to put in place that would trigger my Obliger self to value it and get enough reward from doing it, to make it a habit.

Sorry for the derail: as you were everyone else ;-)

[LadyEloise]

That Im really happy in my own company.
That I'll never tidy the house
That I'm not a bad cook.
That dh needs to shape up or ship out.

[GachaBread]

@EmeraldShamrock just reading back from my yesterday's input on this thread and caught what you said. Even though I do not know you I just wanted to send you a virtual hug. This virus is so cruel and I really feel for you. ❤️

[PuttingtheFUNinDysfunctional]

...that drinking an entire bottle of Baileys
will definitely give me a hangover.

OK, so yeah, I already learned that a long
time ago -- but lockdown has reconfirmed it. 😓

[ssd]

I'm even more introverted than I thought, and I love my own company.
I'm pretty good at cooking, now I have time.
I can worry for Britain, but I knew that before.
I'm content at home.

[toria658]

I really really dislike the place I work, not the job, just the place and how anxious work makes me.

How much easier it is caring for someone who is disabled and not juggling going to work ( working from home makes it so much easier)

That I’m incredibly independent and not social at all.

[DontGoIntoTheLongGrass]

DD does actually like school. Didn't think she'd miss it so much.

That I have an eating disorder that I can't talk to Dh about.

[Foxyloxy1plus1]

That some people are selfless and supportive and some are cruel, thoughtless and unpleasant.
That I need social interaction.
That my mental health is far more fragile than I hoped
That I can worry about anything
That many people think that people like me should sacrifice themselves and that we make no contribution.