To ask what you will not go back to doing?

[Galwaygirl]

For me, I realise after weeks in lockdown that I spent a fortune on kids clothes that they never wore, way too much and getting on fine with no new purchases!
Also, spent a fortune on make up and skin care that o am still using, makes me think I was living in a world where there was so much excessive expenditure on material thanks I did not need, will be mindful in future!

[Bookoffacts]

Supermarket shopping - deliveries now.

Shopping in local city centre for fun. Never liked it much anyway.

Competitive day trips. Kids prefer playing at home to travelling miles to stately homes/ expensive farms

[ListenToIronMaidenBaby]

Bit of a rare one but to not take my commute into London for granted again - I did the work from home job for 6 years so wasn't as excited as my colleagues when we were forced into it. I love getting the train in and then the walk or bus to the office. I am lucky I work in a beautiful part of London and looking forward to going back......hoping (!) I can go back. It does use up 3 hours of my day but as I am part time its not as bad I guess!

[Drivingdownthe101]

I enjoyed my life as it was, I can’t wait to get back to it.

[daisychain01]

@ilikebooksandplants

Haha, yes I’m never bailing on spin class again. I miss it so much right now!

Me neither, I have missed spin a lot!!

I did 3 classes a week for 2 years, only stopping at Christmas. It will be great getting back in the saddle again!

[Roselilly36]

I will, stick to online shopping,much easier.

I will have more make up free days.

Pick my friends more wisely.

Not had a takeaway since March, not missed them.

Spend money in coffee shops, what a waste.

No food ever gets wasted now.

Not missed shopping one bit.

[Interestedwoman]

I used to be desperate to try and find friends. Now I'm trying to just enjoy my own pursuits- walking, gaming, maybe reading etc. I have one best friend I see regularly, and technically a few other friends, but I'm not going to do virtually anything to try to get people to like me, as I used to.

For the first time in my life, I think, as people have hurt me enough, if something seems to be going that way then I'm going to get in there first and block 'em.

[Interestedwoman]

Oh and I've used less concealer and it doesn't seem to look much different.

[Winifredgoose]

I totally agree. I will be far more careful in future not to buy childrens clothes beyond what they absolutely need. For example, I ha always bought my younger 2 new shoes if the eIdests were worn looking. There was no choice in lockdown, and I've realised it really doesn't matter at all if their shoes aren't new. I already bought lots from charity shops and will do this more.
I will also never pay 15 pounds again for my younger childrens haircuts. A friend who is a hairdresser showed me what to do, and you can barely tell the difference

I also feel that many of our family meals out were a total waste of money eg byron burger with three kids on a Saturday is a total waste money. I think we will eat out far less but will go somewhere really nice when we do.

[BruceAndNosh]

I won't be getting my hair cut every 5 weeks.
Last proper haircut was first week in March and I've had several people ask me do I have a secret illegal hairdresser cos my hair looks great.
Yes I do, it's my husband!

[BrowncoatWaffles]

No more takeaway coffees, much less eating out generally I think.

[User57327259]

Seems there are others here who have found out that their friends are not the people they thought they were. Family also seem to be similar.
It is a bit upsetting when we realise that we were more used and useful than really wanted and loved. Now that the picture is clearer I would agree with PP that we should be more selective about who we do a lot for.
A lot has been brought to the surface in lock down.

[Bourbonbiccy]

Appreciate the time with my family (Dad, brother and Nan) a bit more and not have to be "doing" things when we see each other, just sit in the garden and enjoy our time together.


Only shop twice a week, plan my shops.

Keep in contact via phone call not whatsapp with friends I don't see so often. This had made me actually talk to my friends more which I think is a good thing rather then whatsapp.

Still Skype family once a week.

[Herdwick]

Oh the opposite of most of these.

When lockdown hit I was just coming out of the fog of two pregnancies in two years. I had just managed to stop breastfeeding the youngest, a very clingy 18 month old and was 6 months into a new professional role and starting to get a bit of spare cash again after 2 maternity leaves on the trot.

I was looking forward to starting up an evening class again, possibly going out for a few meals with DH, I was enjoying having professional adult conversations again and eating nice lunches a few days a week without two toddlers climbing on top of me.

Working from home has been horrific with two small children. I'm public sector so can't be furloughed. I can't wait to be back in the office and have my precious lunchtimes and commute back.

[Downinthetubestationatmidnight]

Making just enough for one meal - For the first time ever I bought tin foil containers and batch cooked, it's brilliant.
Really taking care of my garden, 15 minutes weeding a day instead of waiting until more overgrown, really appreciated having a garden.
Using supermarkets all the time, discovered local shops and plan to carry on shopping there. Bonus last week as on my way back, a neighbour was giving away his surplus tomato plants!

[Italiangreyhound]

We have stopped buying multi packs of crisps and lots of chewy cereal bars etc. We used to buy lots and have them in the house. My poor boy could not keep away from them in lockdown so they had to go (better for me too!). There is always fruit or a sandwich if really hungry. We also have sweets and drinks for treats but the idle snacking needed to GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

[BobbinThreadbare123]

I won't wear makeup again (this is big for a goth). Got a bit of colour on my face and a tinted moisturiser seems to be much healthier for it. A lot less spotty!
I will stick with my skincare regime - lockdown has been ideal to test it and it works.
Keep gardening.
Keep wearing only comfy stuff.

[minniebinnie]

@user1486915549 sorry to read about your husband.

I do wonder what it means for the economy though.

This is going to have a big impact as some people won't go back to spending as they did. It's not a criticism as it's been my experience too. About 2 months ago I was really bored & sat down for a huge online shop but I realised I had no idea why I wanted to buy stuff because I didn't need anything. So I did a huge sort out, discovered things I loved & forgotten & had an ebay pile & a charity one. I used to spend a fortune on coffee, lunch out, etc. Cancelled the gym membership but won't give up my cleaner or expensive highlights.

[AnyFucker]

@MorrisZapp

[SpiritEssence]

To get a better job and not let customers be rude as I work in a supermarket and not there to be abused so will answer back now and I will not be rude but I will make sure I'm firm and stand my ground

[Gibble1]

I’m going to enjoy spending time doing things for myself and my family.
I was always so busy having to do stuff for scouting that my home was really neglected.
DH had 2 months furloughed and has redecorates almost the entire house while I have renovated my front path. I have spent most of this afternoon out in the front garden and done vast amounts of weeding and will need many more hours on my hands and knees to get it in order. Once it is done, I will get the back garden sorted and we will spend some time and money getting a new shed built and repairing our garden wall before it caves in.
We have simplified our lives and it is so much easier.
DH won’t be going to the supermarket every day any more which really relieves me- he wasted so much time going there.
I’m so much more relaxed now that I have more time and my house is showing the benefit of it and in turn that benefits my family.

[Seelow]

All of this cutting back on things will not be good at all for the economy. One thing everyone who feels secure in their jobs should be doing when all of this is over, is spend money. Without it, the economy is knackered and job losses will spiral.

[MaggieMay1972]

Restaurants and eating out in general, I’ve saved so much money that way. There’s only one pub left near us but I doubt I’ll be going back there either.

[speakout]

Nothing really. Am I alone in thinking this way?

[Chochito]

Drinking so many coffees outside the house, I won't stop all together but on a weekend I'll make one at home instead of going out for one by myself.

Going to the gym. Before lockdown, I went every day, sometimes twice at weekends. Now I've got used to working out at home and love not having to go to the gym (even though it less than 5 minutes' walk from home), pack a bag, and use the changing room, locker, etc. I can also listen to my choice of music without needing earphones. I am hoping the gym will re-open in July and I will go back then. However, I'm moving at the end of July and am not planning to look for a gym to join after that, I'll just continue working out at home and running (outdoors), then playing sports when those are allowed to re-start.

[Nobodysdiary]

There’s nothing appealing to me about the eating out experience in the new format so I won’t be doing that. And when I see people around here walking with takeaway coffees, I think, Why don’t they just go home and put the kettle on?