What is keeping you positive for 2021

[whatisforteamum]

I know January is a depressing month in normal circumstances let alone with all the restrictions.
I thought we could share tips for keeping positive and motivated in the next few months.
I decided in the first lockdown to keep a routine and regular sleep pattern.
On furlough again I decided to buy a sewing machine quite cheaply and take up an old hobby.
I've been cooking new things at home from cheap or free veg.
I am excited for spring and sunnier days.
Taking pictures for Instagram that might make someone inspired to cook.
What have you been doing to keep your spirits up?

I'm expecting a baby in March and we are emigrating to Australia in the autumn. I'm starting maternity leave in 5 weeks Things are far from perfect but we've made the best of a bad situation and I cannot wait to meet our baby

Nothing, feeling doom and gloom

My Australian passport....

My Mum in her care home hopefully getting the vaccine in the next 2-3 weeks

Reading deeply reassuring kind light novels ... like Eudora Honeysett is quite well thank you

Rewatching old series which we love - West Wing!

Cooking .. buying new ingredients, trying new recipes, feeling that I'm developing this side of life

How lovely all these new babies to look forward to.
I am under no illusion we will be out of the woods for sometime.I do think there are reasons to be positive though.Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

Edgeoftheledge I am sorry to read this .I know my dm is struggling too.

Baby 2 due in April, looking forward to meeting him and seeing my son get to be a brother (a long held wish of his).

Seeing my niece in real life (hopefully) she's 3 months old.

Been learning to cook proper curry and will continue to do this. That is massively satisfying.

I remain immensely grateful that I was able to have a much needed op in Feb 20. I was extremely lucky I know. Thinking about this really lifts my mood.

Playing board games with my son - watching him develop in general really.

Take aways