NST: November 2020 - Madness!!!

Toni'sfriend

Tomorrow is another month and a new set of challenges. I have to admit that I am struggling a bit now but we just have to get on with it so:

March to a different beat. I have to accept things for what they are and adapt. No point in worrying - easier said than done, in my case. The Boy does not call me Stressball (in a kindly way, of course) for no reason. Get back my sense of humour would be a start.

Alternate spending -  I think I can do this

Donate – Monthly direct debits set up for our favourite charities. Lots of people needing help. Just a smile or an offer to do something to might make things easier for someone. I'm a naturally shy person but I'll make an effort to do just one little thing every day.

Nesting –Oh yes. I really need to do this. 

Exercise - Been doing absolutely nothing and it's showing on the waistline. Must, must, must start walking.

Spending - Getting a little bit out of control because of boredom. Been buying things I can afford but in all honesty don't really need. Must address that.

Stay strong and true to yourself one day at a time, no matter what happens, no matter what anyone else says, no matter how they act. Everything ends at some point.  - So absolutely true. 

OK. So I can do this, Yes, I can.

apple_muncher

Toni'sfriend - one thing I've noticed down here is that people are looking each other in the eye more: when we do the pavement shuffle to make space and crinkle eyes in a smile as we both go the same way at the same time. Or when people notice that you moved to make space, and they thank you. Equally, there's a bundle of muppets.

The 'rule' in school is that if I have kept 2m from the pupils, and not had 15 mins of being less than 1m from them, then if they are ill, I do not have to isolate. In school, I feel in control cos I'm an 'authority figure', albeit a hobbit-sized one, but out amongst muppet big people is a different matter...

So I follow the rules and am not stoopid. I wash my hands and keep my distance. Chin up chuck - you can do this!

Toni'sfriend

Aw, thank you, Apple. I have been avoiding crowded places. shopping centres, etc but you are right. People have been very good at moving out of the way and saying "thank you" when we do. I went to the butcher today. Only two people allowed at a time. Third person came in and the butcher said "sorry only two people allowed". The man was mortified. He said I'm sorry I momentarily didn't think. I had my mind on something else. We will make mistakes but so long as we really try. Do not understand people who blatantly ignore the advice.

Yes, you're right. I can do this.

f0xh0les

You are not alone in this @Toni'sfriend  we are all here to keep each other afloat. Floating Turtles against the Pandemic!

Toni'sfriend

Thank you, f0xh0les. You always make me laugh. That's what we need now, More laughter!!!!

abundant1972

Please sign me up Apple 👌🏻

Kerry_Woman

March to a different beat.– Will be trying to get through the month as best as I can.

Alternate spending -  Going to aim for 20 NSD’s.

Donate – Will be making a donation to a charity, do voluntary work at a f/b when possible.

Nesting – Will try and keep up to date with keeping areas tidy.

Exercise - Will plan to go out for as many walks as possible this month.  Do have an exercise dvd which I can pick routine and length of time.

Spending. - Budgets for each categories have been set. 

Stay strong and true to yourself one day at a time, no matter what happens, no matter what anyone else says, no matter how they act. Everything ends at some point. Good times AND bad. So persevere through the hard times knowing they will be over and you will get through them, and be present to enjoy the good times with as much gratitude as possible. Control what you can (your behaviours and thoughts), cope with what you can't (the behaviours of others), command your morning, conquer the chaos, and concentrate on what counts. Never give up on what is right for YOU.  -  Will definitely be looking into what I can do and what needs work on.

One_day_at_a_time_after_abuse

Ooh I'd love to join please!! I've been following these monthly challenges for a long time and it seems like a great time to start!!

One Day x

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For me today is the start of my new year so happy new year turtles!!! 🎉

March to a different beat. - this one is the biggest part of the challenge for me - I've quit smoking and given up alcohol for the month! 🙈 Fingers crossed that i make it 😉

Alternate spending -  at least 15 NSDs My new annual budget starts today so this one shouldn't be too difficult - I hate shopping anyway and without fags and brandy to buy I have no real reason to venture out! I'll aim for 20 days 😊

Donate – I have a bag of clothes lurking in my office which my sister gave to me to give to my dd - they weren’t right for her so need to go to the cs...I need to do that this week! I also donate monthly to my fave charity 😊

Nesting –  I love my house! Last night we had a fire and it reminded me of how much I love being where I am 😍 I need to get the garden sorted (had lots of plans for yesterday but ended up working instead)  so will spend some time on that today. 

Exercise to your level and enjoy yourself. Gardening and walking will be my excercise - I need to do more of both!! 😂

Spending. New annual budget for me so I've been very realistic with it but I have covered everything that I can think of! I really want to eliminate unnecessary spends this year. I've cancelled my prime account which will have a big impact and I'm eating out of the freezer and stores as much as possible 😉

Stay strong and true to yourself - this one is so needed with the quitting of alcohol and nicotine! I'm going to be posting more often to keep myself accountable!! 😉

Good luck everyone!! 🙌

f0xh0les

Pinch Punch first of the month and no returns!