AFH: Happier January 2023

[Suzi]

New year! New Category: Happier January 2023!

Day 1:

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Mine:

~ Shows we have already booked
~ Finishing my degree
~ Doing things that are good for my soul
~ A wedding that we are going to! :)

[Strugglingmum]

- sewing class
- serving at a retreat (same one I went on....they invited me back to serve)
- family holiday booked for July.

[Paula]

- carrying on my studies
- time spent with family
- a certain person’s very special event ;)

[Jaquaia]

- don't know if I've mentioned it but I'm getting married!!!
- meeting awesome people in person at my wedding
- have I mentioned getting married? (giggle)

[Suzi]

These are fab! Thanks for sharing! :)

[Paula]

- don't know if I've mentioned it but I'm getting married!!!
- meeting awesome people in person at my wedding
- have I mentioned getting married? (giggle)

Wow! You kept that quiet ;)

[Suzi]

Day 2:

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[Strugglingmum]

Went a wonderful walk with Katie. Beautiful... if Baltic... day here. Then met A for a cuppa after his golf.

[Suzi]

Today I'm finishing watching a TV series with Hazel and Fern, whilst I'm crocheting Hazel a pair of gloves!

[Jaquaia]

I've been doing unicorn jigsaws with Moo to keep her occupied as J is struggling with his head, but I have cancelled my driving lesson as I'm not 100% so I think that counts!

[Suzi]

Sounds sensible! Is she enjoying the puzzles?

[Jaquaia]

She loved them. She made me send photos of them to my mum as soon as she finished them.

[Suzi]

That's so fab!

[Suzi]

Day 3:

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[Suzi]

Day 4:

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[Paula]

My wonderful husband who looks after me so well
That my kids have grown up into amazing young women
That I am blessed with a warm home and food on my table

[Suzi]

Mine are:

~ Our NHS for saving the lives of me and our babies over the years
~ My babies and wonderful husband
~ My friends and colleagues here ;)

[Strugglingmum]

My husband, kids, home and good friends

[Jaquaia]

- J and the kids
- family and friends
- definitely you lot

[Suzi]

Day 5:

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You all are so strong and there is so much good in every single one of you x

[Suzi]

Day 6:

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[Strugglingmum]

I will definitely do this today

[Suzi]

I did earlier and woke up about 30 mins later...

[Paula]

I did earlier and woke up about 30 mins later...

Obviously needed it. I’ve got my new heat pad on me and thats doing wonders

[Jaquaia]

Been doing my diamond picture and ignoring the voice that says I should be doing other things.

[Suzi]

Heat pad?

[Paula]

Back.. its lovely, it attaches round the neck and waist so it heats the whole back!

[Suzi]

Sounds lovely!

[Suzi]

Day 7:

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I love these challenges. I'd love to see what everyone learns and shares :)

Did you know Psychology Paper 1 A Level is on the 19th May and is the earliest A Level exam date they have had!

[Paula]

Did you know the Spanish word for skateboard is patineta?

[Suzi]

No, I did not ;)

[Suzi]

Day 8:

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[Suzi]

Day 9:

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[Strugglingmum]

Probably not today.
I'm exhausted after cooking for our seniors lunch club.

[Suzi]

I'm not participating in this today as it's raining, wet and slippery!

How many were you cooking for today? What were you making?

[Strugglingmum]

I cater for 20.
Today they had a choice of Irish stew or veg broth with apple pie and custard for pudding and chocolate cake with a cuppa.

[Suzi]

That sounds awesome.

[Allalone]

2 walks with Ted.

[Suzi]

Day 10:

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I would like to thank each and every one of you for being part of my support system, my friends, not judging me, and being you. Thank you for trusting me with your truth/reality and being a positive role model for those who are just thinking about joining....

[Suzi]

Day 11:

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This is a brilliant aim...

[Paula]

I usually read before bed on my kindle so this is going to be a tough one

[Suzi]

I'm going to struggle too...

[Suzi]

Day 12:

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One of my oldest friends is coming over for a coffee and to put the world to rights for a couple of hours today. I'm very much looking forward to it!

[Suzi]

Day 13:

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I'm not sure getting up and coming downstairs counts as a different way of getting to work, or if this counts as work!

[Suzi]

Day 14:

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Is now a good time to admit I have had the most healthy of breakfasts... peanut butter cup and a piece of vegan fudge!

[Paula]

Does ginger loaf count ;’

[Jaquaia]

Ginger is a plant so I'd say so!

[Paula]

(rofl)

[Suzi]

I agree!

[Suzi]

Day 15:
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I'd love to know what things you see! *Proviso.. You don't actually HAVE to go outside today, I'm just as interested in things you see from your window or around you*

[Jaquaia]

Geese in the field at the outskirts of the village, the church, traditional cottages, seeing signs of spring, gorgeous blue skies (even if it is a bit cold!)

[Suzi]

Awesome!
Mine:
Hemp balm, Hazel made triple chocolate and hazelnut cookies, Crash snuggling with Hazel, Fern playing minecraft, video chat with Ben

[Strugglingmum]

Took a walk today. I saw,
We had bright blue sky
Sheep grazing in the field
Saw chickens pecking round a garden
Love the silhouette of the bare branches against the sky
But.... did notice new buds forming on one of our ash trees!!

[Suzi]

Day 16:
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I think we all do that one here every day! :)

[Suzi]

Day 17:

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Definitely something for me to work on, and I highly suspect I'm not alone in that one...

[Paula]

Nope…

[Suzi]

Day 18:

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[Strugglingmum]

Funnily enough someone I haven't seen in a while messaged me today and we had a chat.

[Suzi]

YAY! That sounds positive!

[Suzi]

Day 19:

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How is today for you? Are you able to focus on the good things? What are those things?

[Paula]

It’s a struggle today

[Jaquaia]

Want to talk about it?

[Suzi]

I echo Jaq, you OK love?

[Suzi]

Day 20:

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not sure this is going to work for me, but we shall try...

[Paula]

I’ve been better at getting to bed before midnight the last few nights….

[Strugglingmum]

I've been doing this a lot.... no choice. So so tired

[Suzi]

I'm trying too... If only it was as easy as I hoped...

[Suzi]

Day 21:

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I'd love to know what you all do ;)

[Flo]

Ian asked me last year if I wanted to do a parachute jump for my birthday!! There must be easier ways to get rid of me!(rofl) Don't think my hip would take it although it's not bothering me at the moment...however, there are two people in neighbouring villages over 80 that have done it. We don't live far from an airfield where lots of people jump for charities.... I won't rule it out......it takes a lot of balls though!

[Paula]

Sod that!

[Suzi]

That does sound brave! Mad, but brave!

[Suzi]

Day 22:

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[Paula]

You can join me in doing my assignment, if you like ;)

[Suzi]

Ahh, I was going to invite you to joining me with mine...

[Jaquaia]

Any interest in helping with mine? It's on schizophrenia!

[Suzi]

OOO I did modifinal and schiz last year! :)

[Jaquaia]

Last year was anxiety and depression, this year is dementia and psychosis, and next year is my research project!

[Suzi]

I've done 1 essay so far, working on my mini research project, and starting my diss. Starting on Thursday my last new module - one large assignment, rather than 2 smaller and diss to be completed and handed in September!
Doesn't seem real!

Day 23:

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Will be trying to take some time out, but am under pressure for my assignment!

[Jaquaia]

My final module starts November, which is my research project, so I have chance to settle into my level 4 counselling and get used to being married (don't know if I mentioned I'm getting married?;))

Same here, loads of papers to read on my laptop so can't be screen free.

[Flo]

Yes, just mad! But you never know!

[Suzi]

Day 24:

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Ahha, more assignment....

[Jaquaia]

Driving lesson!

[Suzi]

YAY!!

[Suzi]

Day 25:

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I think this is something that everyone here tries to do for each other - that's why this site is so special and a safe space to talk...

[Suzi]

Day 26:

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Double challenge today! First you need to identify a strength and then how to use it today!

[Suzi]

Day 27:

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This is a definite challenge

[Suzi]

Day 29:

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[Suzi]

Day 30:

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As I have no intention of going out today, please know that I'm smiling at you all!

[Paula]

Let’s see what news the doctor gives me before committing to that ;)

[Suzi]

Good luck love, let me know how it goes?

I've not done well so far as I didn't smile at the Postman who dropped a big parcel at my door and was back driving off in his van before I got to the door...
I'm waiting for my shopping delivery so I shall smile at them and I have counselling - I shall start by smiling at her.
I've also smiled at Marc for making me a blackcurrant and elderflower tea before he's headed off to take Fern to school, hanging around for an hour, popping into Sainsburys to pick up my argos order and get Fern the filled pasta they prefer...

[Jaquaia]

I smiled at Moo and J. Does that count? I would have smiled at T but he'd gone to school before I was fully awake!

[Suzi]

Definitely counts!

[Suzi]

Day 31:

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[Paula]

I discussed them with my psychiatrist - does that count?

[Suzi]

Absolutely!

[Jaquaia]

Pass my theory test, pass my driving test, graduate from my masters, qualify as a counsellor, help people, do a PhD. So not much really!

[Suzi]

Go you! Those are awesome!