Reflection

[elseepe]

January is often a time of reflection, setting goals. Some creation resolutions. I don’t really do resolutions any more, and goals tend to not be something I think of as part of a yearly thing. But I am reflecting back on 2025, and thinking of anything I want to carry forward, or maybe let go of as I navigate through 2026. What about you?

Is there something that you noticed in 2025 that you want to carry forward or change?

 

[elseepe]

Is there something that you noticed in 2025 that you want to carry forward or change?

I think there are several things, but I changed my eating habits in 2025 to really focus on whole, minimally processed foods and less added sugar. It made a huge difference in how I feel and I really want to continue with that going forward.

 

[Brendazzle]

I gave myself some grace during December and am still finishing up my December album slowly. I kind of like giving myself downtime to relax and read and working on the album when I'm inspired. Giving myself time to relax and breathe is definitely something I want to bring into 2026, especially since I do so much and I always feel pressure to get it all done ASAP.

 

[fruitysuet]

The last four years have been really tough for me. Mum died, almost made redundant but employer moved me to new area, sold marital home, divorced, moved in with dad temporarily then bought and moved to new house which needs renovations, dad died, almost made redundant again, but TUPE'd to new employer, cat died, significant flooring issues and fighting with insurance being the most recent (downstairs uninhabitable, except for kitchen access).

It's been a lot and I've run out of emotional and mental resiliance over that period and have been barely living my life, just 'treading water' and trying to keep afloat.

There are a lot of life admin issues I have been shamefully ignoring that I have to get a grip on so I will have to force myself to face getting things sorted as I really can't go on like I have been doing.

 

[elseepe]

I gave myself some grace during December and am still finishing up my December album slowly. I kind of like giving myself downtime to relax and read and working on the album when I'm inspired. Giving myself time to relax and breathe is definitely something I want to bring into 2026, especially since I do so much and I always feel pressure to get it all done ASAP.

I love this too I like to try and stop everything around 8:30 or 9 and just spend some time reading.

 

[elseepe]

The last four years have been really tough for me. Mum died, almost made redundant but employer moved me to new area, sold marital home, divorced, moved in with dad temporarily then bought and moved to new house which needs renovations, dad died, almost made redundant again, but TUPE'd to new employer, cat died, significant flooring issues and fighting with insurance being the most recent (downstairs uninhabitable, except for kitchen access).

It's been a lot and I've run out of emotional and mental resiliance over that period and have been barely living my life, just 'treading water' and trying to keep afloat.

There are a lot of life admin issues I have been shamefully ignoring that I have to get a grip on so I will have to force myself to face getting things sorted as I really can't go on like I have been doing.

This makes me just want to give you a big hug. That’s a lot to deal with, and makes my head spin to think of dealing with all of that. Even just one of those things is a lot! When I was doing my downsizing, I made a list, I tried to get my daughter to help encourage me to go through things (remotely) I would snap pictures and we traded texts on if she wanted any, or if I should keep, toss, or donate. It helped to have her voice encouraging me. I.m sending you the good vibes I can hoping you’ll find your path to wade through all the necessary things.

 

[Karen]

The last four years have been really tough for me. Mum died, almost made redundant but employer moved me to new area, sold marital home, divorced, moved in with dad temporarily then bought and moved to new house which needs renovations, dad died, almost made redundant again, but TUPE'd to new employer, cat died, significant flooring issues and fighting with insurance being the most recent (downstairs uninhabitable, except for kitchen access).

It's been a lot and I've run out of emotional and mental resiliance over that period and have been barely living my life, just 'treading water' and trying to keep afloat.

There are a lot of life admin issues I have been shamefully ignoring that I have to get a grip on so I will have to force myself to face getting things sorted as I really can't go on like I have been doing.

Add me to the list of people who want to give you a big hug! That is a LOT to handle in such a short amount of time, so I would definitely remind you to give yourself some grace. I'm impressed you're even treading water. Anything you accomplish each day should be celebrated! I hope that your insurance issues are resolved and you can start to see progress there. Dealing with insurance always seems so much harder than it should be... but I guess that's their game a lot of the time so they don't have to pay up. Ugh.

 

[Karen]

I am a terrible goal setter and not very good at being reflective over a year and about setting new intentions at the start of the year. I guess I'm more of a micro-evaluator and generally make adjustments as needed through the year. Lol.

 

[cinna]

The last four years have been really tough for me. Mum died, almost made redundant but employer moved me to new area, sold marital home, divorced, moved in with dad temporarily then bought and moved to new house which needs renovations, dad died, almost made redundant again, but TUPE'd to new employer, cat died, significant flooring issues and fighting with insurance being the most recent (downstairs uninhabitable, except for kitchen access).

It's been a lot and I've run out of emotional and mental resiliance over that period and have been barely living my life, just 'treading water' and trying to keep afloat.

There are a lot of life admin issues I have been shamefully ignoring that I have to get a grip on so I will have to force myself to face getting things sorted as I really can't go on like I have been doing.

Here's another one that just wants to give you a BIG hug! I am so sorry that you had to go through so many rough things in such a short period of time. Like @Karen said - give yourself grace and celebrate every little tiny positive thing.

 

[cinna]

I am not one for making any grand resolutions this year. The last three years have been rough with health issues (of some probably is because I am going through menopause) and the passing of both my parents within a year (2022-2023).
I am finally slowly feeling like myself again.

There are things I am definitely going to continue doing like going to the gym, running and thinking about eating healthier.
I am also adding to the list to minimize my doom scrolling and spending too much time in front of the tv! I want to get more creative and DO stuff!

 

[Esther Wisdom]

I have discovered that my daily walks are what I need to process thoughts, feelings. Its a much better outlet for me. It allows me to enjoy nature, be active, soothe my soul with the bay and truly preserve crafting/scrapping for pure joy.

 

[elseepe]

I am not one for making any grand resolutions this year. The last three years have been rough with health issues (of some probably is because I am going through menopause) and the passing of both my parents within a year (2022-2023).
I am finally slowly feeling like myself again.

There are things I am definitely going to continue doing like going to the gym, running and thinking about eating healthier.
I am also adding to the list to minimize my doom scrolling and spending too much time in front of the tv! I want to get more creative and DO stuff!

It definitely takes time to process through the loss of our loved ones. Couldn’t agree more on eliminating the doom scrolling and doing stuff!

 

[elseepe]

I have discovered that my daily walks are what I need to process thoughts, feelings. It’s a much better outlet for me. It allows me to enjoy nature, be active, soothe my soul with the bay and truly preserve crafting/scrapping for pure joy.

I wish I had a convenient lovely place to take a nice walk, but I love my fitness classes hitch oddly allow me to help clear my head too!

 

[scrapchyck]

Is there something that you noticed in 2025 that you want to carry forward or change?

Towards the end of the year, I started meeting with some folks mid-week for a Bible study...it has been my haven in the storm. I want to keep developing those relationships.

 

[StefanieS]

Because we travelled, I feel very much on the back foot. But happy to be back in the sunshine. I need to give myself grace to catch up and do the washing etc. Sending a hug to you too @fruitysuet , that's been a while lot to survive.

 

[dawnmarch]

The last four years have been really tough for me. Mum died, almost made redundant but employer moved me to new area, sold marital home, divorced, moved in with dad temporarily then bought and moved to new house which needs renovations, dad died, almost made redundant again, but TUPE'd to new employer, cat died, significant flooring issues and fighting with insurance being the most recent (downstairs uninhabitable, except for kitchen access).

It's been a lot and I've run out of emotional and mental resiliance over that period and have been barely living my life, just 'treading water' and trying to keep afloat.

There are a lot of life admin issues I have been shamefully ignoring that I have to get a grip on so I will have to force myself to face getting things sorted as I really can't go on like I have been doing.

Oh gosh, Suzanne, I so feel this. In the last 4 years, my dad died, my two dogs died, I broke my leg, hubby had two surgeries and I had two and my mom had a massive stroke and now needs constant care. It is so hard to deal with the constant barrage of stressful things. I can totally relate to running out of resilience. Just know that you're not alone - Big hugs to you and hoping for some calmer weather for both of us.

 

[elseepe]

Oh gosh, Suzanne, I so feel this. In the last 4 years, my dad died, my two dogs died, I broke my leg, hubby had two surgeries and I had two and my mom had a massive stroke and now needs constant care. It is so hard to deal with the constant barrage of stressful things. I can totally relate to running out of resilience. Just know that you're not alone - Big hugs to you and hoping for some calmer weather for both of us.

I love this . . . Here’s to Calmer weather ahead

 

[umyesh]

I want to carry forward my workout habits. I lift weights 6 days a week and do 10 minutes of yoga and 1 mile of walking/jogging so that's what I plan on doing in 2026 too.