Have you learned anything good out of this new situation? *Positivity only*

[happytobemrsg]

I’ve learnt:

That regular, goal driven exercise (c25k) really helps with my anxiety

The joys of Nutella on toast (where have you been all my life?!)

Sequins can be worn any day of the week - today is Sequin Saturday on the OOTD thread

What about you?

I have learned that I can enjoy a simpler life , that I don’t have to go out constantly for lunches etc. I have learned I can save so much money with non essential shops being closed . I have also learned about House Party so can chat and see DC and DGC

Love this thread.

I have realised I, and we, as a family spend too much money on absolute crap

I also appreciate where I live more (semi rural, lots of lovely countryside, I barely noticed it before)

I have also realised how much I love my job (I can't work atm)

@happytobemrsg have you not discovered the delight of Nutella on a hot cross bun though??

I have learnt that it’s the little things that matter, not rushing around always doing big activities. DS (10) wrote on his diary that he’d had a lovely week and we obviously haven’t done anything 😂.

I’ve also lea sent that we waste so much money on coffees, food etc when out at work 🙈.

Great thread!
I love WFH.
My son is really amazing, adaptable and positive and not hard work (compared to comments people are making about their teenagers).
I don't need to buy new things all the time.
I appreciate what I have in terms of family, my home, my area.
My friends are totally hilarious.

I’m thankful for DH and the kids. We make a good team and even though I’ve had a touch of cabin fever here and there, I feel lucky to have what I do

I’m looking forward to discovering it @CoronaIsComing!

I learnt to take our leaf vac apart today to unblock it, then put it all back together!
I am also a terrible cook, but have stewed rhubarb and learnt to do garlic potato wedges this week. I going to learn cheesy mash, crushed potatoes and tomato pasta with meatballs this week.

That I work with an amazing team of people - I mean I knew that up to a point, but everyone has really stepped up and is really supporting each other. I have also found out I like hot cross buns - there was no bread in the local shop so I tried HCBs - yummy with butter. That I can take part in days and days of Skype meetings with no bra on...

Loving reading all this - great thread op

Dp has added some new ones - he says he’s learned the importance of family life. That a lot of things you spend a lot of time and effort on are dispensable. So he feels work is a lot less important than he thought it was

He also says he’s learned that you shouldn’t agonise over stuff you can’t control - it’s good just to get on with things

That it’s good to have a displacement activity from stress - like sport or home improvements. He feels a lot less stressed now he’s not snacking but instead doing home workouts

That DH is more supportive than I give him credit for. Getting up early to walk the dog (I'm normally the only one that does) as I'm in the vulnerable group.

That I can make surprisingly tasty dinners from things I'd forgotten about in the cupboard. Baked bean and hot dog hot pot was a winner.

Thankful I live directly across from a grocers.

That my boss is a complete dick - I sort of always knew it, but this will spur me on to step out of my comfort zone and find a new job when it’s all over.

That school is bad for both my DC.

That my DC can spend hours playing happily together when they’re not affected by their difficulties at school.

That it’s a bloody good job I was brave enough to address mine and DH’s serious relationship problems...we’d have been having a terrible time now if we hadn’t.

That managing to fit in yoga everyday because I’m not commuting is good for my mind and body.

My mental health has improved and I am cooking again.

Was going to start a similar thread op. Was at work the beginning of the week (nurse). Not been out of the house since I got home Wednesday night. Obviously it's a frightening time for us but I'm absolutely loving the slower pace. We are normally always rushing somewhere, dc have endless after school activities and I feel like I don't have time for anything and I'm always shouting. Dc have settled into home learning, and it almost feels normal now. I'm also loving the peace and quiet, I've worn my yoga pants for the past couple of days because I know we won't be having any unexpected visitors! Will definitely be re-assessing my life after all this and cutting back on some things that no longer seem important.

Sending you some @divafever99 thank you for taking care of everyone

@Onceuponatimethen thank you .

So many of us saying are children are more relaxed and happy... I find that quite bittersweet in a way because it makes me realise how busy and stressful our normal lives can be. That what children really want and need more than anything is family time. That school can be quite stressful and make children unhappy.

I love that I can go bra less, I've saved over £16 by not having my daily cappuccino, I can cook proper family meals everyday and we can all sit together to eat.

I have realised I don't need to constantly buy things to be happy, to have health, money to provide for my family and a job that enables me to do this has made me very humbled.

That being single with no kids has positives.

That taking the stairs is better than the lift.

@KayakingOnDown I think school is quite negative for my kids too. This has all made me reflect on how comparatively young this kind of approach to educating children is.

I can now see why people decide to:

Home educate
Live in a commune
Join/start a cult

Lovely thread OP and thanks for the tip on the farm sacks of spuds! Ive just cooked the last of my pots and i was thinking i need to get a big bag to replace. Have you done peelings in the air fryer yet? TRUST ME THEY ARE AMAZING! Just peel straight into the basket and fry! (I was using the rest of the potato for soup).

Anyway. My lockdown positive learnings:

I LOVE WFH!! Really hope i can carry it on once this is over, seeing as i now have the capacity to do my job exactly the same from home.

I must be way more introverted than i thought as my life hasnt changed too much. All i did before was mostly sit at home (happily) by myself. I think once this is all over i may try and make an effort to get out more.

But on the flipside of the above, even though i dont want to spend time in crowded shops, pubs or bars, it feels weird walking past and seeing them so quiet. It's made me realise i quite enjoy being an outsider looking in, taking it all in from the periphery.

Also, that my Y6 DD has a few more weeks/ months to play. She had already been telling me that ‘nobody plays anymore’ and has spent the last 2 weeks (we were self isolating due to illness before lockdown) playing nonstop, with her brother or on her own. We all play board games together, but the imaginative play is still so important to her.

Even when I'm stuck at home all day I can still find excuses not to do housework.

I've realised that I am absolutely ACE at the card game Racing Demon, and totally thrashed my teenage DDs this evening.

Joking aside, I'm loving spending more time with them, and with DS. We are having plenty of laughs.

I have learned the names of many of my neighbours that I didn't previously know, and learned little snippets about their lives and their senses of humour.