NST DECEMBER Don't Be a Martyr for Christmas

lcc86

Count me in please 

Lady_M

Please could i join, ive completely messed up my spending recently and need to sort out for the new year. 

DrCarrie

Dear @mothernerd please sign me up... the challenge looks great. Thnak you, 

mothernerd

Everyone up to here should have a number - please let me know if I've missed anyone. MH red flag number 369 - needing to concentrate on what you are doing in case you put the milk in the washing up water and washing up liquid in the tea. Maybe that's why we need mindfulness - do one thing at a time. Stopped myself doing lots of silly things recently - nothing disastrous, just forgetting what I'm doing in the middle of something everyday and routine.

Calling14

Thanks for my number Mothernerd. Just setting my budgets in stone now and meal planning as much as I can.

Kerry_Woman

D   DEBT OR SAVINGS (R) should be paid first, live on what is left.  No debt, but DD have already been set up for money to be put into savings..
O   OVERVIEW (R) of the month ahead, Will put birthdays etc into my 2021 diary and on 2021 wall calendar.  
N   NSDs (R) No spending days Planning for 20 NSD’s.

T   TIME (R) The challenge is for the whole of December  from just after midnight on the 30th November until midnight on December 31st (although some hardy souls will be carrying on until the wee small hours).
B   BUDGETS (R) for the month should be set before the start of the month.  Budget for each category that I have has been set.

E   EXERCISE and EATING (R). Eating well and moving your body Will try my best this month.  Try and go out for a walk each day no matter if it is a long or short time.

A   ACCEPTANCE Will try my best.

M   MAGIC Think about what makes Christmas special for you Will look for things for myself to do over Christmas. 

A   AVOID Chain coffee shops, fast food outlets, takeaways, vending machines etc (R).  Will do. 
R   Be REALISTIC. Will do.

T   Give THANKS. Will do.

Y   YOU Need to Look After YOU.  Write a list of things that help your MH and make you feel good and include a few every day.  Set a regular once a week pampering day.  Will do
R   REMOVE things that sap your happiness or your energy.  Will do.

F   FORGIVE quickly.  Will do.

O OUT WITH PERFECTION.  

R  REMEMBER OTHERS. Will do.

C   COOK FROM SCRATCH (R).  Will try my best.

H   HOPE. Have something to look forward to. Will do.

R   REMOVE yourself from the situation.  Will do.

I   IN TOUCH. Listen to your body.  Will do.

S  SIMPLIFY everything.  Will do.

T   TAKE ACTION towards a goal. Will do.

M   MINDFULNESS Live in the present. Will do.
A    ADVANCE PLANNING is your friend. Will do

S   STAY IN TOUCH (R) Will try my best.

 

abundant1972

Hi Mothernerd... Thank you for running December - please sign me up!
  

mothernerd

December 1st 2020
IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH
Get enough sleep
Pay attention to your feelings
Spend time in nature
Pursue a hobby
Laugh often
Grieve your losses
Accept yourself, imperfections and all
Only try to change yourself, not others
Ask for help when you need it
Spend less time with electronics
Connect with friends and family
Don't act on obligation
Express yourself
Forgive yourself
See a therapist
Practice deep calm breathing
Spend time alone

You don't have to have it all figured out to move forward.....just take the next step

It's a new day, fresh start, fresh energy, new opportunities. Get your mind right, be thankful, be positive and start your day right

apple_muncher

mothernerd said:

It's a new day, fresh start, fresh energy, new opportunities. Get your mind right, be thankful, be positive and start your day right

In other words: pinch, punch,first of the month. No returns!

And, we're off!

abundant1972

Happy 01st December!

Great first post Mothernerd - what a lovely way to start December. I had an early night last night and it makes all the difference. Have woken up feeling refreshed and calm, done my meditation and am easing into my day. Budgets are set and everything covered. I will really try to take onboard today's post and focus in on staying well, positive and happy 🌞

That was sneaky Apple haha!  Beat me to it