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AIBU?

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Help me wth todays first world dilemma

12 replies

CerealNameSwapper · 24/04/2026 08:43

I have 7 days off, and I planned to get so much done including get back on my health and fitness track. I have been burning the candle at both ends for 7 months and had a lot of family and work stress. Now I am sick with a bad cold and lost my voice.

I am gutted I can't go to my exercise classes.

So help me choose what to do, because I am sitting here in my PJ's and can't decide.

Should I

a) Go shopping for summer clothes (even though I need to lose 3KG)

b) Sit outside in the sun and do my admin (which is causing me stress as I am behind and then read my book)

AIBU a)
YABU b)

OP posts:
Curlygirl06 · 24/04/2026 08:45

B, definitely. You'll feel so much better when it's done. Hope you feel better soon.

CocoaTea · 24/04/2026 08:45

B definitely. Get well soon.

Imfukinradiant · 24/04/2026 08:45

Can’t see a poll, but definitely B !
It’s a no brainer.

FoundAUserNameDownTheSofa · 24/04/2026 08:46

B

And get well soon

oustedbymymate · 24/04/2026 08:46

B!!

seasidemum83 · 24/04/2026 08:47

b) if you feel you can get admin done/ be effective?
Think how great you will feel this afternoon and you can go shopping another day and not have anything hanging over you

if you feel unwell shopping might be difficult- as I think when you feel physically unwell it exacerbates negative body image issues - albeit that might just be me .
Saying that I really enjoy shopping so for me it would be more tempting option

UninitendedShark · 24/04/2026 08:48

B

humptydumptyfelloff · 24/04/2026 08:48

Get the admin done first in the garden in the sun and then go off for a spot of retail
therapy

did a years worth of business books one day last week and I can’t tell you how much better I felt after.

PoorDollyBantry · 24/04/2026 09:42

B - no brainer. Like previous posters's have said, once you are up to date with your admin, you will feel lighter. Also sitting in the sun and resting your body will do you good. Personally, I hate going shopping when I feel ill. Stay home, keep hydrated and rest when you feel tired.

looselegs · 24/04/2026 09:44

B,definitely!
Was going to have an admin day today because its been bothering me for ages, but things have changed so I can't now! So annoying!

TemporarilyCantDoMyself · 24/04/2026 09:52

Admin but with breaks for online clothes shopping/browsing is surely the solution to everything? 😂

Carece · 24/04/2026 09:53

B and drink tea with honey and do some napping during the day.

Hopefully sets you up for retail therapy on another day.

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