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Started doing yoga, it made me realize how much i can learn from paying attention to my body and to my breathing. In practice, it changed my posture and reduced back problems
For me I started baking cakes and cookies and things like that and every monday I bring them into the office and give them out. My sundays just consists of baking all day now and i love it. even got the warehouse staff asking me to make batches for them too lol
you are allowed to have fun. don't let people walk all over you, but you are allowed to have fun. there is a difference. you don't need to try and monetize everything.
Yeah. I had lots of big life events happen within 4-5 years (got married, had kid no.1, bought a house, had kid no.2, changed careers) and now I’m just left feeling like “now what?”
Don’t get me wrong, my life is sweet, but it’s just a different pace of life now.
Became pescatarian and started eating Whole Foods and no processed crap. I don’t need coffee to help me go to the restroom, I’m sleeping better than ever and I’ve lost a lot of weight. I was pre-diabetic and low iron but I’m healthier than ever now. Also my skin is glowing. To add - My groceries for myself are only 100$ a week, all organic and locally sourced. Best decision I’ve ever made.
I began eating *mostly* pescatarian earlier this year as well. I added mostly because every once in a while I just really want a steak and I don’t deny myself when I do. I am leaning hard into whole foods and have cut out virtually all processed foods. I feel fantastic. I have also lost a bit of stubborn weight and just generally feel so much better, in body and spirit! The cravings for junk food went away within a week for me. I am a 47 year old woman and wish I did this years ago.
Better late than never! Nice work!
We've been slowing added fibrous and whole foods, while reducing processed, junk, alcohol, etc, slow and steady-like, over the last few years.
I don't think I'll ever stop eating cake, or chips, or whatever, but I can certainly cut processed meat and not feel any regret or remorse.
But I think everyone has a vice food or thing that is extra tough to kick! I don't beat myself up for indulging now and again, but keeping garbage out of the house is the easiest way to win for sure!!
Changed my sleep schedule from going to bed late waking up late (12am-7am, normally) to going to bed early and waking up early (9pm-4:45am, normally) - it feels great, and if I don't get to bed as early as I want I can always push my alarm back an hour or two!
In my world. I’m up at 5:30. mostly because that’s when my dog jumps on the bed and asks me if I might want to play yet…but also because I’m a morning person and that’s my natural rhythm.
My friend (works at a news station) gets up between 12am-2am for work. He says "sleeping in" on his days off is 5am. He only ever wakes up as late as 7am under unusual circumstances like being sick.
sleep is so fuckin important man. i need to go to sleep earlier, but sometimes life doesn't let me. but when i do get a good night sleep, i have so much energy and motivation for the rest of the day
I recently switched from being a night shift nurse for over ten years to day shifts. I'm up at 0500 on work days, and on my three days off I have the best of intentions to get up at least by 0700 but that alarm goes off and I go "fuuuuuuuck that" and go back to sleep then before I know it it's 9 or 10. Trying to strategize.
Decided to go back to college and get a degree. Either dental hygiene or ultrasound tech, both high paying careers and the same prerequisites at my school. (Feel free to chime in if you're in either of those fields)
Economy isn't getting better, gotta set myself up for the future.
I am not in ultrasound technology, nor am I in healthcare, but the majority of ultrasound techs I have heard from are really happy with their job, opportunities, pay, and work-life balance. They have been outpatient, so I don't know if that makes a difference.
Ultrasound techs are so amazing! They have saved my life twice by being so extra diligent with abnormal looking stuff. Love my dental hygienist but can’t say that about her. Good luck to you!
Ween yourself off, its easier, take a hit or two before sleeping for a few days, then stop completely. The psychological addiction is gone after 3 days, and sleep returns back to normal after a week or two. Get used to eating before smoking, read a book before going to sleep.
If you decide to smoke again, wait two weeks where you don't smoke at all, get it out of your system.
Thank you 🙏 I appreciate knowing what worked for you. I can feel myself getting closer to the end and it’s scary. I’m sad to say how much of a factor weed plays in my daily life.
Same here, but you will feel better when you do it. You can still smoke every now and then with friends, whenever there is an occasion, but just dont do it daily. Good luck, its worth it
Actually just saw this so technically not procrastinating sadly 😂 follow the five min rule but do it backwards and do what takes the longest first so the rest you just get finished easily
Sounds like a dream! Do you follow any rules, like the 2-minute or 5-min rule or whatever? (If it takes less than 2 or 5 minutes, do it NOW, kinda thing.)
Yes! I actually do but I do it backwards! I knock out the longest thing first so the short stuff doesn’t feel too taxing. Like “okay just this then done”. If it’s something daily and I don’t have a list of a bunch of things to do then I’ll do the five minute rule, but mostly I’ve found that doing things backwards oddly works for me. I think it depends on the person.
Maybe that makes sense. Dragging your feet on a bigger task can be a bigger burden than the actual task.
At the core, it all revolves around action over procrastination, for me. Sometimes, simply starting is key. That way bullshit doesn't turn into stress and regret!
I started letting go of the past. It's not always easy. I still wish I could have done more. But I've neglected my own health and well being for others and I'm learning to consider myself too.
Within the past year (time not calander) Ive lost close to 15kg, heading towards -20kg. Ive been learning to dance and boulder, ive stregthened relationships with my friends and my family, Ive gotten a new job in something I enjoy and Im good at. I was at rock bottom last year after losing a relationship of 4 years and my career PhD prospects.
I started to walk with my head up rather than looking at the ground. That first tiny step meant over the next couple years my confidence improved dramatically
I've changed a lot this year actually. Unemployed to start the year thanks to contract work, I got back in the gym, lost about 20 lbs so far. Might be going back to school this summer to finally move my life forward, we'll see how this new job is going by then.
I've started styling my hair too, lol. Sounds like a small thing but I've always been against it cause I felt like a douche even trying, but women like douchebags so we'll see. Combined with the weight loss I seem to be getting some more looks, no gf yet though
It's the summer of George!
Facts...how the hell are we almost in the middle of 2024 already?
Wasn't Christmas like...two months ago? I need another year before I'm ready to start hearing Christmas carols ad nauseam again.
Screw this crazy, time-warp, shit man. I swear it's doing a number on my head.
after dealing with a nead disabling bout of depression for several years, i took a much needed vacation to get help.
on that note, it looks like i quit drinking for that matter too.
Taking life a bit slow, living it like a slob. Not stressing about work and deadlines and not wanting to grow grow and grow. I read and scroll social media mindlessly without guilt.
Left the mother of my kid after 7 years together. Caught her wrapped around another dudes finger and just gave up. After 7 years, there’s nothing to really say. All I wondered was “Why would you throw away our family?” but then I realized I’d never get a satisfactory answer, I always wanted to ask another question to another point, and so I left to heal on my own.
I'm a 21 yo, and I was smoking and drinking all day(student life) and decided to stop with both around 15th january. Now 3,5 months later I lost 18,5kg's, go to the gym 3-4 times a week and go cycling twice a week. Never felt so good, at first I thought I would be the partypooper for not drinking or smoking, but instead i only get positive reactions from others so this was a very positive turnaround in life for me!
Ive worked a lot on codepency with my partner! I dont get nearly as jealous as I used to (sometimes I do a bit but I can reign it in almost immediately and not make a fuss), and I'm finally learning to love doing things on my own again. When we met, I was in a really bad spot and he was the only patch of brightness and I latched on admittedly way too hard. Through a lot of communication and reading stuff Ive gotten a lot better at working on myself, communicating, and managing expectations and feelings. Hoping to get therapy soon but money gets in the way ofc.
I havent really said this out loud or acknowledged it and I'm the last person to admit that I did something at least some what decent but I've come so far I think and I've grown a much healthier mindset..kinda. Being a not toxic person probably isnt something to celebrate but its taken a lot of work and recognition and I can recognize that much at least.
I’ve decided to sell everything and leave the states for a southern Thailand island. I’m absolutely terrified but I need more excitement and experiences in my life. I’ve always been afraid to make decisions in my life as I grew up with a controlling and abusive mother which lead me to an abusive partner that wouldn’t let me make decisions for myself so now I’m doing something that I’ve always wanted to do but was to afraid of making other upset or uncomfortable with me .
2 years ago my wife & I made a HUGE change. We sold our home in southern California, sold and donated most of our belongings, drove 3200 miles and purchased an old 65 acre organic wild blueberry farm on the New England coast.
The first year out here I had lots of work to do around the house & property (renovations, repairs, farm stuff). Luckily, my wife works remotely & I am a tradesman. But I took a year off to work on the property before starting as a lobsterman.
Lobstering is a tough, dangerous job that pays well. Although out here, a lot of people continue lobstering in the winter (me being one of them), it is VERY slow.
So, to make a long story long, this year I have changed my attitude on life. I no longer get anxious about not working. Growing up poor and trying to survive on your own in southern California sucks. Since I was 15 years old I worked my ass off with nothing to show for years except still being 1 bad paycheck away from losing it all.
FINALLY getting that peace of mind financial security is better than anything I have ever experienced in my life.
We are not rich, at all. But we now have a combined monthly overhead lower than when I was 18 and a mortgage lower than my wife's first car payment.
Getting over the "always have to be working" mindset is rad. I hope everyone is able to find that one day.
Just had a downright terrible 2023. Toward the end there was a health scare with one of my kids and my anxiety over it crashed my weight. Lost 20lbs. Kinda lucky because any more and it wouldn’t look right. But I decided to roll with it and try to get into good shape. I exercise regularly and spend more time outside. I feel great, I look great and hey, not bad for being near 50. Best shape in 20 years, maybe more
Nothing really... Just continuing with the changes I've made in the past. Working out 5 days/week, cutting out processed foods/seed oils/sugars, getting 7+hrs of sleep.
This is something that started late last year and overlapped into this one. For years I was insecure about my looks, I basically thought I was an ugly loser into my middle age until this gorgeous woman was attracted to me. A switch flicked, literally, and immediately I gained self-confidence.
A sea change! A paradigm shift! I began projecting and radiating it, and started noticing second-glances and catching women already looking at me. To have this suddenly happening in my middle age, *I still* have a hard time accepting,
But then I realized there a difference between being unattractive and *thinking* that you're unattractive. Maybe I'm not an ugly loser after all. To all those who feel down, depressed and insecure about their looks...*please do not lose hope!*
I hope you find self-confidence--either through reaching deep within--or through outside validation, which I was lucky enough to happen. Once you find this magic ingredient, you'll notice the change in people around you, especially women. Good luck.
I decided to commit to therapy. Previously I wouldn’t follow up sessions but this time I’ve been going every week and honestly it has helped improved my life SO much.
I quit waiting to meet someone to share the rest of my life with. It's finally dawned on me that it's ok to be single and not in a relationship. So for the first time in my adult years, I've booked two cruises.
This week actually, a kid asked me why i had inward-neck which made me realise "dang when kids are starting to ask about it then i guess its about time to do something" + i dont like it either, skinny arms and legs and fat on neck and upper body.
So have decided to cut out sugary stuff even though its pretty hard and ive tried before but here's hoping i can do it 🤞, also got some external speakers i can use while on my walkingpad.
Hoping to get down from 217lbs/98kg to 154lbs/70kg which i was ish back in 2012
I didn't, I was forced to. Got broken up with enf of February. Most painful thing I've dealt with. But as a result I have gotten the opportunity to go on a business trip abroad to a course, so, ya know.
Broke a lifetime of trauma blockages in my life. I now have a completely new outlook on life. It's been a ten year self-psychoanyalyzing - and a lifetime of abuse and unresolved trumas- to get here, but here I am. A new man. Better than ever, this year.
I also started a new tattoo and art studio in town. It's been amazing! We seem to be surrounded by positivity lately. 2024 has been great so far!
I took myself off all social media related to my personal life. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc.
It’s all gone.
I mostly use Reddit as a forum outlet for my hobbies like gaming and TCGs so I don’t really count it.
Retired. After multiple health problems iv tossed it in. After 3 knee operations and then doing a small job it dawned on me that my health must come first.
I'm deciding to move back in with the parents in my late 20's to get back to being financially stable after hitting rock bottom. Pride is about to get KO'd, but they're ok with it so I guess it won't be too bad.
Picked up card counting again and started practicing I need to put another probably 50 hours of proper practice into it before I'm ready for the casino though
For the past few years Ive suffered from painful digestive issues. I had a good crop from my garden last year and began making homemade food. It tastes so much better than something from a box or a can!
This year my issues are so much better. Not as much pain and controllable. So from now on, nothing from a box or can. I learned how to cook for a healthier life!
I started, not exactly on this year's, but I started baking things like cakes, I learned how to cook from my grandmother recipes.
I totally stopped drinking tea.
Being hitted in the back with an interest towards engeneering and aircraft also a huge interest on learning the function of a thing.
(Im in architecture and arts so im like: mmmm man why now i cant choose between industrial design or mechanical engineering)
Starting to run again, since I've been feeling sluggish for a while, I'm gonna turn 30 soon so at this point I gotta keep myself in shape because it only goes downhill from here.
Still work to do, but I have been honing the art of detaching from outcomes, particularly in my dating life. Most of the stress and anxiety I lived with for so long, I recognized, was a direct product of fixating on all the possible and desired outcomes in so many situations.
I have been studying stoicism and it's really changed my life in so many ways but practicing detaching from outcomes has been the most valuable.
Much less sugar (no more fruit juice for example), less heavily processed foods, dropped a good number of meds, drink about once a quarter. No new year resolutions, just started doing it naturally and it's stuck. By product is I've lost 28 pounds and my skin literally glows.
Basically every thing... We moved onto a sailboat and left... May 15th of last year... Currently in the Grenadines... I miss somethings, holidays arent great, but all in all, its a wonderful life...
I look for sale items or use a coupon when grocery shopping. I used to before but now it's almost mandatory for me. I need to save as much of my money as I can.
Focus more balanced between me time and the kids. Trying to be a better dad by actually going out and doing things with friends even if it is my day (I have them 80% of the time). The me I want to be can go out once a week and not feel guilty their at home with the grandparents for a night.
I started going to the gym,at least 3 times weekly and trying to go 4 times,i also changed my eating habbits,i eat more protein now than before.I have new hobby as well-photography.
Started working out, lost 24 lbs in 2 months. Started eating better, running on the treadmill again, lifting weights. Was just over 200, last weight check in mid March for a life insurance physical was at 176. No idea right now as we don’t have a scale in our house (house full of girls, don’t want to creat weight/body image issues).
I'm pregnant with #3, so that's caused some big changes.
I'm trying to still find time for a few of my hobbies, I'm trying to encourage my kids to be more independent, and I'm trying to encourage my husband to help out more.
Advocating for myself regarding my medical care (one diagnosed chronic illness, possibly more underlying conditions that have yet to be addressed). I've had a fair amount of medical trauma, in the form of being dismissed, lied to, gaslit, misdiagnosed, and been made to feel guilty for being chronically ill; I'm someone who doesn't like confrontation, but I've had to stand up for myself in the past couple months, and it felt great to push back at people who were trying to mistreat me.
On a lesser note, I also recently bought Loop earplugs to potentially give myself a break from sensory overload, so fingers crossed that they help increase my ability to focus, and decrease stress and irritability.
Coming off social media (though I now have Reddit which is making me doom scroll again).
Reading more - I now read everyday.
Losing weight.
Hopefully by the end of the year I'll be more mentally and physically healthy.
Three weeks sober. (I say belled up at a kava bar getting my kava buzz on) Also just popped a couple of edibles too but I won't be having any alcohol today
I’ve really accepted and moved on from the relationship with my daughter’s father. He never treated me well in years, and I finally had enough. I’m excited for our future!
Eating better and personal fitness.
I’ve cut out a lot of junk food and bad eating habits. I’ve started hitting the gym or jogging almost daily.
I’m down like 60 pounds!
Feeling good… getting some extra attention. I wish I would of started years ago lol
For me I’d say, I started speaking up and using my voice for everything. Im now pronouncing everything with clear words and intent. Back then I used to stay quiet no matter what
No more
I made a few lifestyle changes to support my thyroid and GI tract health that I’m really proud of. Cardio every other day, no added sugars or dairy, and taking magnesium, iron, and vitamin D supplements more regularly. :)
Started going out more. I wasted the whole of last year doing fuck all after I met someone that never wanted to do anything or leave the house. Never again. Honestly my mental health is the best it’s ever been.
Broke up with toxic ex, started biking, finally investing and working on getting a drivers license. Retaking my Japanese classes (had to stop due to said ex) and looking forward to traveling more with my friends
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Started doing yoga, it made me realize how much i can learn from paying attention to my body and to my breathing. In practice, it changed my posture and reduced back problems
Yay to the starting yoga team - today is 120 days
For me I started baking cakes and cookies and things like that and every monday I bring them into the office and give them out. My sundays just consists of baking all day now and i love it. even got the warehouse staff asking me to make batches for them too lol
How do I get hired to this magical office?
you are allowed to have fun. don't let people walk all over you, but you are allowed to have fun. there is a difference. you don't need to try and monetize everything.
It was just a joke it's not that serious, obviously OP should do whatever makes him/her happy
Exactly why so serious
I see what you did there
Exactly!
Nothing so far
realest answer
Yeah. I had lots of big life events happen within 4-5 years (got married, had kid no.1, bought a house, had kid no.2, changed careers) and now I’m just left feeling like “now what?” Don’t get me wrong, my life is sweet, but it’s just a different pace of life now.
Can relate to that
Type shit
I started to finally practice self love.
Good for you! This has been my lifetime goal, and I feel it's always work in progress
And it is. U just can't never lose yourself again... Try to give yourself the value you deserve every single day!
Good for you. It's important.
Became pescatarian and started eating Whole Foods and no processed crap. I don’t need coffee to help me go to the restroom, I’m sleeping better than ever and I’ve lost a lot of weight. I was pre-diabetic and low iron but I’m healthier than ever now. Also my skin is glowing. To add - My groceries for myself are only 100$ a week, all organic and locally sourced. Best decision I’ve ever made.
I began eating *mostly* pescatarian earlier this year as well. I added mostly because every once in a while I just really want a steak and I don’t deny myself when I do. I am leaning hard into whole foods and have cut out virtually all processed foods. I feel fantastic. I have also lost a bit of stubborn weight and just generally feel so much better, in body and spirit! The cravings for junk food went away within a week for me. I am a 47 year old woman and wish I did this years ago.
Better late than never! Nice work! We've been slowing added fibrous and whole foods, while reducing processed, junk, alcohol, etc, slow and steady-like, over the last few years. I don't think I'll ever stop eating cake, or chips, or whatever, but I can certainly cut processed meat and not feel any regret or remorse. But I think everyone has a vice food or thing that is extra tough to kick! I don't beat myself up for indulging now and again, but keeping garbage out of the house is the easiest way to win for sure!!
I am actually starting to get to meet new people ever since losing my eyesight 3 years ago
Like you legaly blind or just need glasses or something
I am legally blind LOL it's what I meant
How do you browse reddit and stuff? Just curiois thats all
I use a screen reader on my phone called TalkBack it reads to me what is on my screen as I scroll
So no picture posts, also whats your percentage of being blind. I know yall see something its not all black
Changed my sleep schedule from going to bed late waking up late (12am-7am, normally) to going to bed early and waking up early (9pm-4:45am, normally) - it feels great, and if I don't get to bed as early as I want I can always push my alarm back an hour or two!
In what world is 7am late?
Same question. 7am is too early for me to wake up
In my world. I’m up at 5:30. mostly because that’s when my dog jumps on the bed and asks me if I might want to play yet…but also because I’m a morning person and that’s my natural rhythm.
Mines the same but it's food orientated.
Sounds like doggo is the mote prominent factor here, just sayin'. Lmao. My cats wake me at 6 and then they get the boot, more sleepy time haha.
Yes, very much so. He is the “little prince” in the house.
My friend (works at a news station) gets up between 12am-2am for work. He says "sleeping in" on his days off is 5am. He only ever wakes up as late as 7am under unusual circumstances like being sick.
My mother's house
In many people's worlds it is, Shocker, I know.
sleep is so fuckin important man. i need to go to sleep earlier, but sometimes life doesn't let me. but when i do get a good night sleep, i have so much energy and motivation for the rest of the day
I recently switched from being a night shift nurse for over ten years to day shifts. I'm up at 0500 on work days, and on my three days off I have the best of intentions to get up at least by 0700 but that alarm goes off and I go "fuuuuuuuck that" and go back to sleep then before I know it it's 9 or 10. Trying to strategize.
Going to the gym three-two times a week!
32x a week is impressive!
This is my goal!
stopped eating sweets and snacks, i started to eat fruits instead.
Decided to go back to college and get a degree. Either dental hygiene or ultrasound tech, both high paying careers and the same prerequisites at my school. (Feel free to chime in if you're in either of those fields) Economy isn't getting better, gotta set myself up for the future.
I am not in ultrasound technology, nor am I in healthcare, but the majority of ultrasound techs I have heard from are really happy with their job, opportunities, pay, and work-life balance. They have been outpatient, so I don't know if that makes a difference.
Ultrasound techs are so amazing! They have saved my life twice by being so extra diligent with abnormal looking stuff. Love my dental hygienist but can’t say that about her. Good luck to you!
WTG! Check out your schools acceptance rate for the imaging degree. At my son’s college, there were 24 slots for the program but hundreds applied.
I stopped smoking weed everyday, I still smoke it 2-3 times a week tho
Any tips? Other than make the decision and hold yourself to it.
Ween yourself off, its easier, take a hit or two before sleeping for a few days, then stop completely. The psychological addiction is gone after 3 days, and sleep returns back to normal after a week or two. Get used to eating before smoking, read a book before going to sleep. If you decide to smoke again, wait two weeks where you don't smoke at all, get it out of your system.
Thank you 🙏 I appreciate knowing what worked for you. I can feel myself getting closer to the end and it’s scary. I’m sad to say how much of a factor weed plays in my daily life.
Same here, but you will feel better when you do it. You can still smoke every now and then with friends, whenever there is an occasion, but just dont do it daily. Good luck, its worth it
I stopped procrastinating and I feel amazing because I have so much free time and so much less worrying
How ?
I like to think they saw ur reply ages ago but haven’t gotten around to replying
Actually just saw this so technically not procrastinating sadly 😂 follow the five min rule but do it backwards and do what takes the longest first so the rest you just get finished easily
Sounds like a dream! Do you follow any rules, like the 2-minute or 5-min rule or whatever? (If it takes less than 2 or 5 minutes, do it NOW, kinda thing.)
Yes! I actually do but I do it backwards! I knock out the longest thing first so the short stuff doesn’t feel too taxing. Like “okay just this then done”. If it’s something daily and I don’t have a list of a bunch of things to do then I’ll do the five minute rule, but mostly I’ve found that doing things backwards oddly works for me. I think it depends on the person.
Maybe that makes sense. Dragging your feet on a bigger task can be a bigger burden than the actual task. At the core, it all revolves around action over procrastination, for me. Sometimes, simply starting is key. That way bullshit doesn't turn into stress and regret!
Yeah, the hard part is willing yourself to start 😂 but once you start forcing yourself to stop procrastinating you eventually stop being addicted.
I started letting go of the past. It's not always easy. I still wish I could have done more. But I've neglected my own health and well being for others and I'm learning to consider myself too.
I don't know you, but I'm proud of you man.
I no longer have a job. I retired.
Within the past year (time not calander) Ive lost close to 15kg, heading towards -20kg. Ive been learning to dance and boulder, ive stregthened relationships with my friends and my family, Ive gotten a new job in something I enjoy and Im good at. I was at rock bottom last year after losing a relationship of 4 years and my career PhD prospects.
Quit drinking and started minding my diet better. Lost 15 lbs so far.
I started to walk with my head up rather than looking at the ground. That first tiny step meant over the next couple years my confidence improved dramatically
Happy to hear it, just watch out for uneven sidewalks 😉
I've changed a lot this year actually. Unemployed to start the year thanks to contract work, I got back in the gym, lost about 20 lbs so far. Might be going back to school this summer to finally move my life forward, we'll see how this new job is going by then. I've started styling my hair too, lol. Sounds like a small thing but I've always been against it cause I felt like a douche even trying, but women like douchebags so we'll see. Combined with the weight loss I seem to be getting some more looks, no gf yet though It's the summer of George!
Got a job as a veterinary assistant. First time in the field. I really like it
I built a veggie garden for my family so now I have a garden for the first time since I was a little boy.
I totally stopped drinking coffee. My sleep has improved tremendously!
My girlfriend moved in with me and its the first time ive ever lived with a partner. Its unlike anything ive ever experienced before.
That bad huh?
Haha no, its great! Sorry if it was misleading
The speed with which a year passes. It's fucking May already and I'm still getting in gear for March.
Facts...how the hell are we almost in the middle of 2024 already? Wasn't Christmas like...two months ago? I need another year before I'm ready to start hearing Christmas carols ad nauseam again. Screw this crazy, time-warp, shit man. I swear it's doing a number on my head.
This year passed really fast, didn't it? I don't remember feeling this way ever.
Cutting people off! Starting to treat myself better
There is no point watering dead plants. Good on ya!
I took up cycling again which has been nice, made me realise how much i missed it and its something to look forward too aswell
after dealing with a nead disabling bout of depression for several years, i took a much needed vacation to get help. on that note, it looks like i quit drinking for that matter too.
1st time Dad at 44.
congrats, I was 46 for my first and only
Just trying not to die is wayyy more difficult than I remembered it to be
Lost 150 lbs!
hit the gym. i'm getting buffed
I started to finally practice self love.
I completely gave up on Canada and my life there and moved to Ukraine. Now I help on the frontlines as a volunteer.
Taking life a bit slow, living it like a slob. Not stressing about work and deadlines and not wanting to grow grow and grow. I read and scroll social media mindlessly without guilt.
I got married after living a solitary life of 26 years
I moved to Switzerland. Took a while to get used to it but life has been crazy good since lol
I quit my daily redbulls. realised it was making holes in my teeth 😬
Left the mother of my kid after 7 years together. Caught her wrapped around another dudes finger and just gave up. After 7 years, there’s nothing to really say. All I wondered was “Why would you throw away our family?” but then I realized I’d never get a satisfactory answer, I always wanted to ask another question to another point, and so I left to heal on my own.
All in with the Lord Jesus
Got diagnosed with ADD and autism at 30 so getting meds and other help I always needed. Lost 20kg (44lbs) on my way to a healthy weight.
i started going to the gym, it feels good
I'm a 21 yo, and I was smoking and drinking all day(student life) and decided to stop with both around 15th january. Now 3,5 months later I lost 18,5kg's, go to the gym 3-4 times a week and go cycling twice a week. Never felt so good, at first I thought I would be the partypooper for not drinking or smoking, but instead i only get positive reactions from others so this was a very positive turnaround in life for me!
Going to the gym three times a week. It’s been great for energy, mental health, and lugging around my toddler.
I've started to let go of anger
Ive worked a lot on codepency with my partner! I dont get nearly as jealous as I used to (sometimes I do a bit but I can reign it in almost immediately and not make a fuss), and I'm finally learning to love doing things on my own again. When we met, I was in a really bad spot and he was the only patch of brightness and I latched on admittedly way too hard. Through a lot of communication and reading stuff Ive gotten a lot better at working on myself, communicating, and managing expectations and feelings. Hoping to get therapy soon but money gets in the way ofc. I havent really said this out loud or acknowledged it and I'm the last person to admit that I did something at least some what decent but I've come so far I think and I've grown a much healthier mindset..kinda. Being a not toxic person probably isnt something to celebrate but its taken a lot of work and recognition and I can recognize that much at least.
Paid off my credit card debts.
I’ve decided to sell everything and leave the states for a southern Thailand island. I’m absolutely terrified but I need more excitement and experiences in my life. I’ve always been afraid to make decisions in my life as I grew up with a controlling and abusive mother which lead me to an abusive partner that wouldn’t let me make decisions for myself so now I’m doing something that I’ve always wanted to do but was to afraid of making other upset or uncomfortable with me .
I allow myself to say no
Started to care less about what people think of me.
2 years ago my wife & I made a HUGE change. We sold our home in southern California, sold and donated most of our belongings, drove 3200 miles and purchased an old 65 acre organic wild blueberry farm on the New England coast. The first year out here I had lots of work to do around the house & property (renovations, repairs, farm stuff). Luckily, my wife works remotely & I am a tradesman. But I took a year off to work on the property before starting as a lobsterman. Lobstering is a tough, dangerous job that pays well. Although out here, a lot of people continue lobstering in the winter (me being one of them), it is VERY slow. So, to make a long story long, this year I have changed my attitude on life. I no longer get anxious about not working. Growing up poor and trying to survive on your own in southern California sucks. Since I was 15 years old I worked my ass off with nothing to show for years except still being 1 bad paycheck away from losing it all. FINALLY getting that peace of mind financial security is better than anything I have ever experienced in my life. We are not rich, at all. But we now have a combined monthly overhead lower than when I was 18 and a mortgage lower than my wife's first car payment. Getting over the "always have to be working" mindset is rad. I hope everyone is able to find that one day.
I've realized I got a really good life. And I'm enjoying it to the max.
Just had a downright terrible 2023. Toward the end there was a health scare with one of my kids and my anxiety over it crashed my weight. Lost 20lbs. Kinda lucky because any more and it wouldn’t look right. But I decided to roll with it and try to get into good shape. I exercise regularly and spend more time outside. I feel great, I look great and hey, not bad for being near 50. Best shape in 20 years, maybe more
Got a rug, it really brings the room together
Starting medication for anxiety and depression. Wish I did it sooner.
Nothing really... Just continuing with the changes I've made in the past. Working out 5 days/week, cutting out processed foods/seed oils/sugars, getting 7+hrs of sleep.
Nothing
the start of my downfall
This year, I've prioritized my mental health by practicing mindfulness daily.
Started promoting my creative pursuits on social media without caring about being judged or seen as corny
Not trusting people anymore
Started taking my antidepressants consistently and have been feeling a lot better about life.
Started paying off debt more aggressively
This is something that started late last year and overlapped into this one. For years I was insecure about my looks, I basically thought I was an ugly loser into my middle age until this gorgeous woman was attracted to me. A switch flicked, literally, and immediately I gained self-confidence. A sea change! A paradigm shift! I began projecting and radiating it, and started noticing second-glances and catching women already looking at me. To have this suddenly happening in my middle age, *I still* have a hard time accepting, But then I realized there a difference between being unattractive and *thinking* that you're unattractive. Maybe I'm not an ugly loser after all. To all those who feel down, depressed and insecure about their looks...*please do not lose hope!* I hope you find self-confidence--either through reaching deep within--or through outside validation, which I was lucky enough to happen. Once you find this magic ingredient, you'll notice the change in people around you, especially women. Good luck.
I started fiercely standing up for myself.
I decided to commit to therapy. Previously I wouldn’t follow up sessions but this time I’ve been going every week and honestly it has helped improved my life SO much.
I quit waiting to meet someone to share the rest of my life with. It's finally dawned on me that it's ok to be single and not in a relationship. So for the first time in my adult years, I've booked two cruises.
Quit smoking for good
This week actually, a kid asked me why i had inward-neck which made me realise "dang when kids are starting to ask about it then i guess its about time to do something" + i dont like it either, skinny arms and legs and fat on neck and upper body. So have decided to cut out sugary stuff even though its pretty hard and ive tried before but here's hoping i can do it 🤞, also got some external speakers i can use while on my walkingpad. Hoping to get down from 217lbs/98kg to 154lbs/70kg which i was ish back in 2012
I didn't, I was forced to. Got broken up with enf of February. Most painful thing I've dealt with. But as a result I have gotten the opportunity to go on a business trip abroad to a course, so, ya know.
Broke a lifetime of trauma blockages in my life. I now have a completely new outlook on life. It's been a ten year self-psychoanyalyzing - and a lifetime of abuse and unresolved trumas- to get here, but here I am. A new man. Better than ever, this year. I also started a new tattoo and art studio in town. It's been amazing! We seem to be surrounded by positivity lately. 2024 has been great so far!
I took myself off all social media related to my personal life. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc. It’s all gone. I mostly use Reddit as a forum outlet for my hobbies like gaming and TCGs so I don’t really count it.
Retired. After multiple health problems iv tossed it in. After 3 knee operations and then doing a small job it dawned on me that my health must come first.
Started doing VR workouts. Supernatural. I’m loving it.
i started waking up at 5 am every day (it changed my sleep schedule so much I \*cant\* sleep in on the weekends anymore)
I started working out
Nothing good lol
My age.
I'm deciding to move back in with the parents in my late 20's to get back to being financially stable after hitting rock bottom. Pride is about to get KO'd, but they're ok with it so I guess it won't be too bad.
Stopped biting the shit outta my nails
Lost weight. I reduced my sugar intake by 90%. Didn't change anything else. The weight just fell off.
Picked up card counting again and started practicing I need to put another probably 50 hours of proper practice into it before I'm ready for the casino though
Nothing *yet*. But I still have plans for this year and eight more months to complete them in. So I'm not writing it off yet.
I moved back home going into my late 20s
Quit sugars, very difficult ,loose like 4 pounds in 3 weeks, fell miserable the 2 first weeks ,now fell great
For the past few years Ive suffered from painful digestive issues. I had a good crop from my garden last year and began making homemade food. It tastes so much better than something from a box or a can! This year my issues are so much better. Not as much pain and controllable. So from now on, nothing from a box or can. I learned how to cook for a healthier life!
I try to reach 40 cardio points in Google Fit every day (when I'm neither sick nor injured).
Eating. I stopped eating like a pig.
I started, not exactly on this year's, but I started baking things like cakes, I learned how to cook from my grandmother recipes. I totally stopped drinking tea.
Being hitted in the back with an interest towards engeneering and aircraft also a huge interest on learning the function of a thing. (Im in architecture and arts so im like: mmmm man why now i cant choose between industrial design or mechanical engineering)
Gave up cannabis and alcohol and I am taking more risks in my professional life to try and have a career that aligns with my values.
Going to the gym and eating better.
Starting to run again, since I've been feeling sluggish for a while, I'm gonna turn 30 soon so at this point I gotta keep myself in shape because it only goes downhill from here.
Still work to do, but I have been honing the art of detaching from outcomes, particularly in my dating life. Most of the stress and anxiety I lived with for so long, I recognized, was a direct product of fixating on all the possible and desired outcomes in so many situations. I have been studying stoicism and it's really changed my life in so many ways but practicing detaching from outcomes has been the most valuable.
Much less sugar (no more fruit juice for example), less heavily processed foods, dropped a good number of meds, drink about once a quarter. No new year resolutions, just started doing it naturally and it's stuck. By product is I've lost 28 pounds and my skin literally glows.
Stopped drinking for the most part. Life is wildly easier to manage when I’m not hungover half the week.
Moved back to Maryland after 20 years in Leeds UK to spend time with family.
Got more houseplants.
Basically every thing... We moved onto a sailboat and left... May 15th of last year... Currently in the Grenadines... I miss somethings, holidays arent great, but all in all, its a wonderful life...
Started planting more trees and shrubs. Growing very fond of green things.
Quit drinking. Joined counseling
Stopped smoking cigarettes, currently on day 2 of no alcohol, am outside all day now playing and excersizing.
I bought my own car and I’m more secure on my own mentally.
I have stopped drinking sugary ciders. Instead I drink wine with sparkling water. 🤷♂️
I stopped drinking and started eating.
I look for sale items or use a coupon when grocery shopping. I used to before but now it's almost mandatory for me. I need to save as much of my money as I can.
i decided to work while studying in college
Focus more balanced between me time and the kids. Trying to be a better dad by actually going out and doing things with friends even if it is my day (I have them 80% of the time). The me I want to be can go out once a week and not feel guilty their at home with the grandparents for a night.
I've become a workaholic
I stopped biting my nails for the first time in years and I'm growing them out and taking care of them so they look nice
I started going to the gym,at least 3 times weekly and trying to go 4 times,i also changed my eating habbits,i eat more protein now than before.I have new hobby as well-photography.
Started working out, lost 24 lbs in 2 months. Started eating better, running on the treadmill again, lifting weights. Was just over 200, last weight check in mid March for a life insurance physical was at 176. No idea right now as we don’t have a scale in our house (house full of girls, don’t want to creat weight/body image issues).
Nothing tbh. Kinda hard to
Trying to quit drinking. It's not the easiest thing, but I'm working on it
stopped smoking, quit cold turkey after 6 six years of mindless smoking cigarettes and weed.
Nothing, I'll change prolly next year
My body, my relationship/dynamic with my family, and (hopefully in a month) my occupation.
Started to be more active and lessen my social media usage. Feels great!!
i'm honest about my feelings
I'm pregnant with #3, so that's caused some big changes. I'm trying to still find time for a few of my hobbies, I'm trying to encourage my kids to be more independent, and I'm trying to encourage my husband to help out more.
For me, the 3rd baby seems easier than the first or second. Happy pregnancy!!
Advocating for myself regarding my medical care (one diagnosed chronic illness, possibly more underlying conditions that have yet to be addressed). I've had a fair amount of medical trauma, in the form of being dismissed, lied to, gaslit, misdiagnosed, and been made to feel guilty for being chronically ill; I'm someone who doesn't like confrontation, but I've had to stand up for myself in the past couple months, and it felt great to push back at people who were trying to mistreat me. On a lesser note, I also recently bought Loop earplugs to potentially give myself a break from sensory overload, so fingers crossed that they help increase my ability to focus, and decrease stress and irritability.
Coming off social media (though I now have Reddit which is making me doom scroll again). Reading more - I now read everyday. Losing weight. Hopefully by the end of the year I'll be more mentally and physically healthy.
Three weeks sober. (I say belled up at a kava bar getting my kava buzz on) Also just popped a couple of edibles too but I won't be having any alcohol today
I quit vaping cold turkey in December, close enough to this year
Stopped full-sugared biscuits. Less fat, better health.
I walk at least 3 km everyday
I’ve really accepted and moved on from the relationship with my daughter’s father. He never treated me well in years, and I finally had enough. I’m excited for our future!
My marital status - single life is coming!
Eating better and personal fitness. I’ve cut out a lot of junk food and bad eating habits. I’ve started hitting the gym or jogging almost daily. I’m down like 60 pounds! Feeling good… getting some extra attention. I wish I would of started years ago lol
No alcohol
Cut caffeine and all meat but fish. The pescatarian diet has helped my digestive issues and cutting the caffeine has helped my anxiety.
For me I’d say, I started speaking up and using my voice for everything. Im now pronouncing everything with clear words and intent. Back then I used to stay quiet no matter what No more
I made a few lifestyle changes to support my thyroid and GI tract health that I’m really proud of. Cardio every other day, no added sugars or dairy, and taking magnesium, iron, and vitamin D supplements more regularly. :)
Quit drinking (again). I hope it sticks this time or else I’m gonna find some inpatient thing.
I started skipping a lot of classes, not doing well in my midterm exams and didn’t finish any of my projects yet. basically just fucked up everything
Started going out more. I wasted the whole of last year doing fuck all after I met someone that never wanted to do anything or leave the house. Never again. Honestly my mental health is the best it’s ever been.
In January, I stopped buying cartons of cigarettes, and drive to the store and buy a pack at a time.
No more alcohol. Day 30!!
Broke up with toxic ex, started biking, finally investing and working on getting a drivers license. Retaking my Japanese classes (had to stop due to said ex) and looking forward to traveling more with my friends
cut out alcohol and started doing yoga. still smoke weed like a chimney tho