NST April 2018: April Fool's Challenge

Kerry_Woman

Was a spend day. Treated friend with a few bits of shopping that she needed and brought 2 small pizzas.
Did walk to and friend's flat this afternoon, also walked to the glass and carton recycling near some shops this morning to recycle some glass and cartons.
Did put some perfume on to feel good.
Still need to spend less time on social media.
No hobbies/interests done today.
Grateful for:
Some exercise.
Some chilled out time round friend's.
Achieving a few bits in the flat.
apple muncher - Am not attending church due to lack of compassion over a couple of years. Not much of a community. Have been hurt and let down big time sadly. For now it is better for me not to attend a church. Will not let it affect my faith in God.

FrankieM

Evening

So, for today:
NSD: 2
Interest- meditation: 2. I'm struggling to find any free apps for my phone. Thought I'd found a good sleep on on Calm but it was more a tutorial and the one they then advise you to use is locked so needs to be paid for. I don't really want to pay so I'm going to have to keep looking.
outside-walking: nope, still zero days. I'm a fair weather walker and have got completely out of any kind of exercise habit but will try again tomorrow.
An extra 20%: Nothing so far but I've joined some survey sites and done some surveys.
Bad habit- snacking: Nothing today other than leftovers and then cooked tea.
Organise: Batch cooking still in the freezer and I've got some ham out for tomorrow night's jacket potatoes and other meals are organised.
3 things: I'm grateful for the forums on here that help me refocus when it's a;; feeling too much.
2 sets of bedsheets and duvet covers (I used to have to get everything washed and dried in a day!)
A hot cup of tea - such a lovely way to relax.

sashanut

Hi all :j

Aim for at least 15 NSDs. Usual exceptions apply, you won't lose a NSD for ys items, petrol or medical expenses. 2/15 an NSD today


Pay to your debt or savings first and live off the rest. Still a WIP, will sort the finances over the next couple of days

Report in every day. The daily support from this thread will keep you on track Here again..


Interests - is there any hobbies that you'd like to take up or perhaps an old hobby that you'd like to start again. This is the month to do it, let us know what you plan to do Have 2 so far - collecting hobby I have & someone got in touch to buy something connected to it - 4 years ago!! She got back in touch 2 weeks ago, have emailed her today & will attempt to find the item she wants...it's win-win as it will be money for savings too. Also, have Fairisle cushion to finish, usually do mindless knitting in front of TV, this doesn't come under that so never gets done.. Emailed interested party - just now - & promised to try & find the item this week. Chatty email to show her have not (yet) forgotten).


Love yourself, do something to make yourself feel fab - wear a bright scarf, get your eyebrows done, have a bath, put on your fave perfume. Sorted out clothes for tomorrow stint in CS - bright coloured blouse at the ready.

Find time to get outside. Lighter nights are now here so get out in the garden, go for a walk. Fresh air is good for everyone No chance of a long time in garden as heavy snow all morning, followed by even heavier rain. Chance of cellar flooding as the water table is so high.. House will not flood though as we are on a hill...

Overpay - aim to pay 20% extra to your debt or savings. It's up to you how you do this - overtime at work, saving money on the food bill, selling items. Will deffo try, will be in the form of selling collectibles or ebaying. To do.


Organise your month. Check your cupboards, make a meal plan and stick to your food budget. Plan any social events and budget for them, ideally come up with free alternatives. Will do, need to reduce freezer stocks. Had meat from freezer today, also used all other ingredients from stores.

Lose one bad habit. Mine's is a food related one but it can be anything you like. No snacking between meals. Just the one biscuit today!!

Sign off your daily post with a list of gratitudes. Grateful for: Snow & lovely photos of the dogs in it, tasty HM curry, DD & DH going out & stocking up at my suggestion late tonight so I didn't have to go..

Fmess

Morning all,

SFD number 1 yesterday. We take it in turns on holiday to buy dinners when we eat out and it wasnt my turn. Mum and Dad provided lunch and breakfast was already brought in. I did over 12,000 steps and two lots of swimming as well as lots of relaxing and reading Today should be similar as its not due to be sunny until tomorrow.

Yesterday I was grateful for lovely food, getting to swim twice in a warm pool, a lie in, a great book (13 things mentally strong people dont do, I definitely recommend it), more sunshine than forecast and the company of my family.

Toni'sfriend

NSD No 2.
The weather was really awful - wind rain and a bit of snow so didn't get a walk. Doesn't look like it's going to be a lot better today.
Wore some perfume even though I didn't go out and have looked out all my lotions and potions in anticipation of a pamper session later on. Must organise my clothes, etc.
Confession. I had a bit of chocolate. I must find the willpower to resist.
Grateful for:
A nice warm house and lots of food in the freezer.

apple_muncher

Kerry Woman - I asked because I thought you'd changed churches soon after your mum's death, and wondered if you'd found a place you liked. It's difficult when you've come across a lack of compassion. Thinking of you.

FrankieM - I think that the first 10 sessions of Headspace are free.

I love reading all the 'love yourself' ideas. I am totally not a perfume person (makes me sneeze),bubblebaths make me itchy and I never ever wear make up! So my 'love myself' is to do my kettlebell workouts as they make me feel so strong and bada$$!

dolly84

Had a massive declutter yesterday, we stayed in all day due to the weather so it was something to do. I have got rid of about 150 items of my clothing, shoes, bags and belts, they are currently in my car boot ready to go to the CS today.

Weather is better today, DH has gone back to work and I need to work too but I think I will get out with the kids somewhere and do it tomorrow.

Kerry_Woman

apple muncher - You are right I did start to go to another church, but still the same issue, lack of compassion. Thanks for asking and your kind thoughts.

lauradora

Hello all, but late to the party but an I join in again this month please??

Didn't hit targets last month but did at least do all my monitoring etc so was happier with that.

Aim for at least 15 NSDs. Yes going for 15 again
Pay to your debt or savings first and live off the rest. - All done for the month for now pending any unexpected payments we receive which will go on overpayments
Report in every day. Will try, but I AM going to have a baby this month one way or another:mad:
Interests - Will try with crocheting otherwise will just be reading as keeping feet up as much as poss for now

Love yourself I'm trying, I promise

Find time to get outside. - Not today, wish I could but raining again and I for once in my life can sit here and do what I like

Overpay - aim to pay 20% extra to your debt or savings. Will look at this, usually get a CSA payment half way through the month will go on overpayments. With baby coming anything could happen though

Organise your month.
Been going through cupboards today, Had date night already so not budgeting for any more. Were really low in food so going back to rummage shortly
Lose one bad habit. - Dont really have any at the minute aside from being a stroppy cow
Sign off your daily post with a list of gratitudes
I am grateful for another chance to have a baby

Dorastar

Aim for at least 15 NSDs. 2/30 so far
Report in every day. Failed yesterday sorry
Interests Knitted a few rows of blanket square
Love yourself Healthy eating including breakfast

Find time to get outside. Ran 12.3k this morning all outdoors
Overpay Nothing today, will do it weekly
Organise your month. Tomorrow's plan
Lose one bad habit. Turning phone off, getting there
Sign off with a list of gratitudes. Ability to run - even if it hurts and I am miserable when I'm doing it, there are many people who would love to run or even walk.