2020 - 'Nothing in your life will change until you make the decision to change'

doingitanyway

I want to end the year weighing less, having less (stuff), having more savings and having more physical strength, just like you! You had a good 2020 and will have an even better 2021

jwil

savingholmes said:

I too return to work Monday (from home) not looking forward to it. We're having blizzard like snow falling at the moment. 

No I'm not looking forward to it either.  I'd kind of like to see some snow here!

jwil

doingitanyway said:

I want to end the year weighing less, having less (stuff), having more savings and having more physical strength, just like you! You had a good 2020 and will have an even better 2021

Good luck with it   Hopefully we can all come to the end of the year having made some progress

jwil

I've done all my measurements this morning.  I'll do them once a month I think.  It will help track any progress I make.  I think if I up the exercise it will probably show on the measurements rather than the weight  (it's worked that way for me before) so I hope to see some changes in my shape as the year progresses.

I'm going to have a look at a meal plan for this week.  I've got a Tesco delivery tomorrow so it's time to start being organised!

I've done my PADs for the day.  Our bedding is in the wash.  The kids were fighting so banished to their room until they can learn to behave.  They seem to have forgiven each other already and are up there playing together now.

Wondering whether schools will be back this week.  We had a letter from school yesterday saying they were going to consider it today so we'll hear later.  I'd really kind of like them to be closed for a couple more weeks to get over the Christmas/New Year peak of cases.  I'm not looking forward to the home schooling again though if it does happen! 

savingholmes

I think they ought to shut schools - but if they do parents struggle to work and it can affect everyone's MH. Glad it's not my decision

HairyHandofDartmoor

Going back to work after Christmas always feels a bit grim, I'm not looking forward to it either.  Good luck with your weight goals, I think measurements can be a more accurate guide.

I've got mixed feelings about schools being open, I'm a bit scared to go back in case I catch the virus, but I'll lose my overtime which is most of my wages if they close. I don't know what's the best decision to be honest, but the scientists seem to think they should close.

jwil

savingholmes said:

I think they ought to shut schools - but if they do parents struggle to work and it can affect everyone's MH. Glad it's not my decision

I think they should for the next two weeks - hopefully then cases will start falling again.  But yes, I'm glad I don't have to choose.

HairyHandofDartmoor said:

Going back to work after Christmas always feels a bit grim, I'm not looking forward to it either.  Good luck with your weight goals, I think measurements can be a more accurate guide.

I've got mixed feelings about schools being open, I'm a bit scared to go back in case I catch the virus, but I'll lose my overtime which is most of my wages if they close. I don't know what's the best decision to be honest, but the scientists seem to think they should close.

I agree with the scientists!  School have just confirmed they will be open as normal.  I was a bit worried we'd end up with one in and one out due to staff shortages!

beanielou

I think the schools should be closed til mid January.

savingholmes

My DD has online lessons but real exams next... I think the govt are illogical - why let people mix again immediately after xmas rather than having a 2 week immediate lockdown when the kids go back.

jwil

beanielou said:

I think the schools should be closed til mid January.

I agree.  Hopefully we'll have some information tonight!

savingholmes said:

My DD has online lessons but real exams next... I think the govt are illogical - why let people mix again immediately after xmas rather than having a 2 week immediate lockdown when the kids go back.

They don't seem to have a plan other than hold on as long as possible and then act when things are getting out of hand.  The uncertainty is so hard for people both practically and emotionally.