Comments on: Taking Only What I Need Into 2021

By: Gen pad lover

Gen pad lover — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 20:45:38 +0000

I love what u said about kids using phones and all this stuff,and I agree,my generation is the last generation with photos on paper or whatever,this generation has tons of pictures in the phones,and they use the phone more than they breath....I used to do that too,but thank god I stopped now I use it 2 hours or less,anyway I love you gen so much you really inspire me

By: Jessica Lozano

Jessica Lozano — Sat, 30 Jan 2021 06:05:34 +0000

Hi Gen,
I love this topic and agree so much! Last year has definately turned people inward to reflect on ourselves and our families we are living with during this pandemic. I have been stress eating and have to remind myself constantly to practice self care even when working from home. I actually thought I’d be healthier being home, but I still had to remind myself to eat and drink healthy. I too had to say no to things to clear my plate and focus on reducing stress in my life. It’s hard to say no, but gets easier each time. I also had a friend tell me “people have to earn their way into our lives”. I lost a few relationships that I thought were good friends but disappeared during last year. I realized I was the only one putting in any effort into the relationship. Once I stepped back, they disappeared. So I focused on spending time with friends that made just as much as an effort to make time for me as I did with them and I’m much happier. We just have to be creative during this time. We go on weekly walks together, wear our masks and keep a distance. She brings her kiddos sometimes and they wear masks too. Thank you for sharing your experience with us and providing tips to get back on track 🙂
Jess

By: Jessie Woosley

Jessie Woosley — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 00:32:30 +0000

I'm leaving behind all my anxiety. I increased my dosage to my meds which help keep my anxiety in check better. I'm less stressed and more calm in situations I do not have control over. I'm taking with me the self care routines. Whether it be going to the gym, reading a book or practicing meditation. I've been struggling alot in the last year with my health. My body has been through a lot...the flu, mono, covid and now neck pain and migraines. 2 different doctors said 2 different things it could be...occipital neuralgia or neck spasms. I'm doing everything I can to try and get better with this recent illness but nothing is working. Just trying to stay positive and patient through it all

By: Daryn Rollins

Daryn Rollins — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 21:25:53 +0000

In reply to Marion.

Three months ago, we purged our California home of 65 years that my parents built & moved with our now-grown family to Boise. We have never felt more free of burdens and baggage! We are looking forward to finding our forever Idahome and KISS-ing (keeping it simple, stupid!). We will never hold on so tightly again. FREEDOM never felt so free…

By: Chantal

Chantal — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 20:45:56 +0000

Sounds good. Myself I’ve decided to face forward and live in the moment as much as possible. Less is more. Sounds simplistic but it’s what I found works for me. Work and my anxiety will always have overwhelming moments, chaos, highs and lows; it’s up to me to step back and navigate through it and not let those moments toss me around; be proactive and not reactive.
I too have cut down on scrolling. Teaching online has made me a slave to my computer. I’m either in front of the webcam or I’m creating new virtual material and games. A couple of times a week I make sure to go to the forest for my walks and reset my spirit. Nature grounds me, settles me.
Be well.

By: Kim

Kim — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 19:50:38 +0000

In reply to Kristin Barton.

I don’t make resolutions at New Year’s, but I guess you could say that I quietly made pandemic resolutions. A lot of it has happened due to cirumstances and working from home since March, but I’ve started to cook daily, go on regular walks, and I’ve cut down on the doom scrolling over those months. I feel much better and even managed to lose 15 lbs from changing a few routines.

By: Deb

Deb — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 19:37:40 +0000

Just FYI, I had a credit card phishing page come up first time I hit “read more”.

By: Gail Hunter

Gail Hunter — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 19:22:23 +0000

I’m adopting the William Morris quote “have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful”. It’ll take time, but if it doesn’t fall into either of these categories, it’s going on eBay, or it’s going to charity shops to help people who might need it, or off to recycling. I’m also weaning myself off my long-standing online shopping craze and putting more thought in before I decide what to buy.

By: Marion

Marion — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 19:22:08 +0000

2020 was a particularly difficult year mentally, be lock up in a small apartment was a hell. I’m a very active person, I hate being locked up, it has to move.

Then, a new life change is installed, it was no longer the life I had known before COVID. In this new year, I decided to recover what I lost. When I can, I take my car and go on an adventure.

This year 2020 made me think a lot, I have questioned, what I do with my life. If I’m going to keep living like this, or living a new life. I decided to carry out a project to go and live abroad, to start a new life.

By: Manuela

Manuela — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 19:05:18 +0000

Hi Gen! I agree, this pandemic has taught me that not every thing I usted to do before was worth it… I used to go to places where I didn’t want, pay atention to things and people that didn’t really care about me… Now, I spend more time with my family and my boyfriend… I take My time to read more books and learn other languages (that includes improve my English, I’m from Argentina).
As I got the covid I can’t exersice as I usted to, but I try to do as well as I can and my body and doctor let me… I eat healthy so thanks for all the recipes that You share! I hope every one can reach their goals, and I hope this 2021 will be better for all of us… Thank You for every post. Have a wonderful day and a beautiful 2021 with your lovely family! Love, Manu.