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3 Positive Things
Penguins86
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Hello! I'm a long time lurker and have decided it's about time I started to keep a record of things to motivate myself a bit more!
I started the year determined to save more, spend less and exercise more. I did well at first, but now it's the end of month 5 and things have tailed off! I need to get on track!
Over the past few weeks things have gone crazy. OH and I have found a house and had an offer accepted. I've also learned that my job won't be made permanent at the end of August which means I'm job hunting (not much use for getting a mortgage) and it's beginning to get me down quite a bit.
So I thought, if nothing else, I'm going to pop in and post 3 positive things that have happened each day to keep me going and show me that there are things to be thankful for each day and it's not as rubbish as I thought! I'll also try to keep a record of how 'good' I've been money wise and when I've managed to save money/remembered to take lunch to work etc!
Today isn't yet over so I'll pop back just before bed time with my positive thoughts for today!
I started the year determined to save more, spend less and exercise more. I did well at first, but now it's the end of month 5 and things have tailed off! I need to get on track!
Over the past few weeks things have gone crazy. OH and I have found a house and had an offer accepted. I've also learned that my job won't be made permanent at the end of August which means I'm job hunting (not much use for getting a mortgage) and it's beginning to get me down quite a bit.
So I thought, if nothing else, I'm going to pop in and post 3 positive things that have happened each day to keep me going and show me that there are things to be thankful for each day and it's not as rubbish as I thought! I'll also try to keep a record of how 'good' I've been money wise and when I've managed to save money/remembered to take lunch to work etc!
Today isn't yet over so I'll pop back just before bed time with my positive thoughts for today!
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The day is almost over so I'm back with my positive things for a not so productive day.
1) I went shopping and actually only bought the things I needed for work.
2) Had a lovely Chinese thanks to OH
3) I'm curled up in bed with a lovely drink of hot juice watching Criminal Minds (I'm a bit hooked and haven't seen it for a while)
That'll do for today. Hopefully something a bit more exciting tomorrow!NSDs January - 3/8 2017 total - 3
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So no productive day today, make it one tomorrow.
I had a heart attack out of the blue a few weeks ago, Positive ....
No smoking after 50 plus yearsl
Live each day as if its me last.
To those I love, I tell them every single time I see them. and give them a hug....
that's it.make the most of it, we are only here for the weekend.
and we will never, ever return.0 -
Sounds like 3 very positive things McKneff
I always try to think...no matter how bad I feel I've got a roof over my head, people around that love me and food in the cupboards/fridge which is so much more than many people in the world have. That's 3 positive things for each day before I even start. But I'm hoping for 2 lots today..it's taken me a while to get started though.
So for this morning...
1) The Junior Church Anniversary rehearsal went well.
2) I had to laugh at a friend's imitation of what he called "your dad's organ face" which is apparently different to his "piano playing face"
3) Managed to sort some photos out with the help of my tech-savvy dad
By the end of the day I intend that more floor will be visible in my room...that will be about a week's worth of positivity!!NSDs January - 3/8 2017 total - 3
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I'm ready for a good sleep now! Hope it won't take too long to drop off once I've made tomorrow's lunch!
3 Positive things for this afternoon/evening...
1) I can see the bedroom floor (and the bed) after an afternoon of organising
2) I've got a plan to get the rest of the organising done
3) I'm about to get ready for bed and go to sleep (hopefully!) at a reasonable time!
and as an added bonus...4) Because I'd done my planning in the week I don't have the dreaded Sunday evening feeling about tomorrow...I'm just worried in case I don't wake up in time!!NSDs January - 3/8 2017 total - 3
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Hello shiny positive diary! Back to school today so I'm shattered! Time for a shower and bed very soon!
Today's positives first though...
1) The children were quite good today after being a bit silly at the end of last half term.
2) I've pretty much crossed everything off my to do list for today.
3) I'm talking to my OH on the phone and he's been out for leaving drinks with someone from the london office and he's a bit daft when he's tipsy...he's now going out for food!NSDs January - 3/8 2017 total - 3
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Well it's getting late so just a quick one tonight...
1) My OH bought me flowers just because
2) I managed to buy jelly beans ready to use at school tomorrow - Maths in my classroom is awesome!
3) I should be in bed before 10.30 for the 3rd night running!!NSDs January - 3/8 2017 total - 3
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Hello diary.
Not had a good evening this evening. Bad news on the house/mortgage front so I'm frustrated, cross and wound up and feeling increasingly claustrophobic in my bedroom tonight!
Positive things today...
1) My class are being lovely this week..it's like I've had a class transplant (touch wood that it will continue!)
2) I've renewed my (green) driving licence. Just need to wait for it to come in the post now! (Can't believe it's taking me more than 10 years to actually learn to drive!)
3) I've sort of made a profit today after claiming back for things I bought for school and not spending any money!NSDs January - 3/8 2017 total - 3
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1 more get up until the weekend...shame it will be spent camping with Cubs and not relaxing (not that I would be anyway as I've got reports to write)
Today's positives:
1) received invite to my brothers wedding. I already knew what they were like as I helped with design ideas but it's nice to have one with mine and OHs names on :-)
2) I've had a lovely soak in the bath while finishing a book (Adrian Mole)
3) managed 30 sit ups today all at once without feeling like death at the end if it. Not a lot I know but I'm building up to more!NSDs January - 3/8 2017 total - 3
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I've had a more positive day today. I think it helps that I was sort of awake when my alarm went off...I didn't feel forced out of bed in quite the same way!
Heading off to cub camp very soon. Trying to pretend the weather will be like this all weekend! But first today's positives...
1) I've sent emails to get information about several jobs to apply for.
2) I was home by 4.45...well over an hour earlier than usual.
3) I think I've got everything packed...I will look like an idiot walking to get the coach as I'll have to wear my jumper and coat!!
As a bonus
4) The sun is shining...this has meant we could release the butterflies at school (the children screamed!) and I won't get wet putting up my tent....here's hoping someone has a mallet they can lend me!
Have a good weekend and I'll be back on Sunday with 2 days of positives NSDs January - 3/8 2017 total - 3
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Penguins86 wrote: »I've had a more positive day today. I think it helps that I was sort of awake when my alarm went off...I didn't feel forced out of bed in quite the same way!
Heading off to cub camp very soon. Trying to pretend the weather will be like this all weekend! But first today's positives...
1) I've sent emails to get information about several jobs to apply for.
2) I was home by 4.45...well over an hour earlier than usual.
3) I think I've got everything packed...I will look like an idiot walking to get the coach as I'll have to wear my jumper and coat!!
As a bonus
4) The sun is shining...this has meant we could release the butterflies at school (the children screamed!) and I won't get wet putting up my tent....here's hoping someone has a mallet they can lend me!
Have a good weekend and I'll be back on Sunday with 2 days of positives
Good luck with the job hunting.Still striving to be mortgage free before I get to a point I can't enjoy it.
Owed at the end of -
02/19 - £78,400. 04/19 - £85,000. 05/19 - £83,300. 06/19 - £78,900.
07/19 - £77,500. 08/19 - £76,000.0
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